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Okanogan County
Methow, WA
98834
98834 ZIP Code — Methow, WA
Okanogan County, Washington
ZIP code 98834 is located in
Methow ,
Washington ,
within Okanogan County .
It covers approximately 74.06 square miles and serves a population of
245 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 509 .
About ZIP code 98834
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $388,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($68,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 98834 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
245
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
74.06 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
48.0766
Longitude
-120.0524
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
509
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.9%
52.2%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
39.5%
31.7%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
10.5%
13.9%
27.1%
Over $200k
22.1%
2.2%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$68,875
Median household income
$388,500
Median home value
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 38 15.5% 18 and over 207 84.5% 65 and over 100 40.8% Median age 62.1 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Group Count % White 228 88% Hispanic or Latino 14 5.4% Two or more races 14 5.4% American Indian / Alaska Native 3 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
27.9%
52.2%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
39.5%
31.7%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
10.5%
13.9%
27.1%
Over $200k
22.1%
2.2%
10.6%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 13.8% $15k–$25k 5.5% $35k–$50k 6.4% $50k–$75k 28.4% $75k–$100k 13.8% $100k–$150k 12.8% $150k–$200k 4.6% $200k+ 14.7% Median income $68,875
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $388,500 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 98.2% Renter occupied 1.8% Vacant 7.6% Single-family detached 82.2% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.8% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.24
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.5% 2010–2019 7.6% 2000–2009 21.2% 1990–1999 17.8% 1980–1989 16.9% 1970–1979 1.7% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 20.3% 1939 or earlier 11.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 16.1% 2 bedrooms 20.3% 3 bedrooms 56.8% 4 bedrooms 6.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 9.2% 1 vehicle 13.8% 2 vehicles 42.2% 3 or more 34.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 55.0% Propane / LP gas 3.7% Wood 41.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 72 66.1% Cohabiting couple 3 2.8% Male householder, no spouse 29 26.6% Female householder, no spouse 5 4.6% Households with children under 18 15 13.8% Households with seniors (65+) 69 63.3% Average household size 2.25
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 4.1% 0.0% Married 71.1% 91.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 8.3% 0.0% Divorced 16.5% 9.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 97.1% Bachelor's or higher 25.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 21 72.4% High school 3 10.3% College / grad school 5 17.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
14.7%
Professional & management
13.3%
Education & healthcare
10.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.3%
Finance & real estate
4.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 18.7% Service 17.3% Sales & office 42.7% Natural resources & construction 17.3% Production & transportation 4.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 85.3% Government 14.7% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.3% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.8% Work from home 8.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 59.6% Retirement income 49.5% Supplemental Security 8.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 13.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.5% High blood pressure 37.5% High cholesterol 37.5% Diabetes 12.2% Heart disease 8.5% Stroke 3.9% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 33.9% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 8.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.2% Binge drinking 13.6% No physical activity 20.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 31.1% Depression 25.5% Fair or poor health 17.0% Poor mental health 14.4% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 9.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 72.0% Visited dentist 62.7% Cholesterol screening 91.7% Teeth loss 11.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 21 10.3%
Disability % Any disability 14.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 0.0% 65 and over 34.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.7% Public insurance 45.6% No insurance 8.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 231 94.3% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 238 97.1% Born in same state 238 97.1% Born in different state 150 61.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 7 2.9% Not a US citizen 5 71.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 43 17.6% French 35 14.3% Polish 16 6.5%
Ancestry Count % Italian 14 5.7% English 13 5.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.5% Internet access 95.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98834
What city is ZIP code 98834 in?
ZIP code 98834 is primarily assigned to Methow, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98834 in?
ZIP code 98834 falls within Okanogan County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 98834 have an older population?
41% of residents in ZIP code 98834 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 98834 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 98834 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 98834 mostly owner-occupied?
98% of occupied units in ZIP code 98834 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98834?
The median home value in ZIP code 98834 is $388,500.
What timezone is ZIP code 98834 in?
ZIP code 98834 observes the PST timezone.
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