98836 ZIP Code — Monitor, WA

Chelan County, Washington

ZIP code 98836 is located in Monitor, Washington, within Chelan County. It covers approximately 7.16 square miles and serves a population of 883 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98836

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $420,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 98836 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

883

population

7.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98836 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98836

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98836. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monitor	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	883
Population density	123 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	7.16 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	47.4755
Longitude	-120.4104
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	509

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

883

Population

123

People per sq mi

49.4

Median age

Median household income

$30,873

Per capita income

$420,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.6%

Home ownership

25.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

204

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	276	31.3%
18 and over	607	68.7%
65 and over	177	20.0%
Median age	49.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 36.7%

Other race 36.7%

White 22.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Asian 1.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	512	36.7%
Other race	512	36.7%
White	316	22.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	1.9%
Asian	17	1.2%
Two or more races	11	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	10.6%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 30.5%

$50k–$75k 3.9%

$100k–$150k 41.8%

$200k+ 13.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	30.5%
$50k–$75k	3.9%
$100k–$150k	41.8%
$200k+	13.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$300k–$500k 73.0%

$500k–$1M 9.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$420,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.6%
Renter occupied	28.4%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	66.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	4.9%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	33.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	29.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.9%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	96.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	28.8%
3 or more	48.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	219	76.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	66	23.2%
Households with children under 18	171	60.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	34.7%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	21.4%
Married	68.2%	60.0%
Separated	0.0%	18.6%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 38.4%

Some HS, no diploma 13.4%

HS graduate 13.9%

Some college, no degree 8.1%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	48.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	158	53.2%
High school	118	39.7%
College / grad school	21	7.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.2%

Construction 20.9%

Retail trade 19.4%

Agriculture & mining 12.6%

Wholesale trade 9.3%

Other services 8.8%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.6%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	19.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	11.6%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	6.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 25.4%

Under 18 years 57.2%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	23.5%
Supplemental Security	10.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	28.3%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	23.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.3%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.3%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	68.6%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	73.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.9%
Public insurance	54.8%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	883	100.0%
Spanish	187	21.2%
Other Indo-European	187	21.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	616	69.8%
Born in same state	616	69.8%
Born in different state	486	55.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	267	30.2%
Not a US citizen	185	69.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	44	5%
Arab	32	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	7	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.3%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98836

What city is ZIP code 98836 in?

ZIP code 98836 is primarily assigned to Monitor, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98836 in?

ZIP code 98836 falls within Chelan County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98836 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 98836 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98836?

25% of residents in ZIP code 98836 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 98836?

Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 98836 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98836?

The median home value in ZIP code 98836 is $420,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 98836 in?

ZIP code 98836 observes the PST timezone.