98841 ZIP Code — Omak, WA

Okanogan County, Washington

ZIP code 98841 is located in Omak, Washington, within Okanogan County. It covers approximately 296.54 square miles and serves a population of 9,218 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98841

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $258,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $66,219. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 98841 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,218

population

296.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98841 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98841

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98841. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Omak	Acceptable
Omak	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98840 Okanogan (11.6 mi) 98849 Riverside (14.4 mi) 99116 Coulee Dam (14.5 mi) 98855 Tonasket (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,218
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	296.54 sq mi
Water area	5.90 sq mi
Latitude	48.4108
Longitude	-119.3893
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	52.3%	52.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	13.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

9,218

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$66,219

Median household income

$29,818

Per capita income

$258,300

Median home value

$835

Median monthly rent

73.8%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

3,247

Housing units

17.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

213

Under 5

245

388

5–9

445

285

10–14

327

284

15–19

326

182

20–24

208

419

25–34

479

566

35–44

649

364

45–54

418

348

55–59

399

353

60–64

404

496

65–74

569

293

75–84

335

104

85+

119

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,399	26.0%
18 and over	6,819	74.0%
65 and over	1,916	20.8%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 14.1%

Two or more races 8.7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Other race 2.9%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	6,646	67.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,382	14.1%
Two or more races	855	8.7%
Hispanic or Latino	611	6.2%
Other race	284	2.9%
Asian	51	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.3%	52.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	13.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	3.2%	2.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 20.2%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	20.2%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$66,219

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 17.7%

$200k–$300k 20.5%

$300k–$500k 32.5%

$500k–$1M 5.0%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$258,300
Median rent / month	$835
Owner occupied	73.8%
Renter occupied	26.2%
Vacant	15.7%
Single-family detached	70.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	16.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	23.0%
1980–1989	6.2%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	5.6%
1940–1949	13.2%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	37.6%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.7%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.5%
Electricity	82.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	11.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,820	51.8%
Cohabiting couple	266	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	561	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	866	24.7%
Households with children under 18	1,300	37.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,376	39.2%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	27.9%
Married	56.0%	49.1%
Separated	0.9%	3.1%
Widowed	4.1%	9.2%
Divorced	8.4%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 35.4%

Some college, no degree 24.3%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.3%

Graduate / professional 9.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	164	6.5%
Kindergarten	303	11.9%
Elementary school	1,004	39.5%
High school	513	20.2%
College / grad school	558	22.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.0%

Retail trade 14.4%

Agriculture & mining 9.1%

Construction 8.7%

Public administration 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Professional & management 4.1%

Other services 1.9%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	15.5%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	10.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	26.1%
Self-employed	7.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	11.6%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	12.1%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.3

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 24.7%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 42.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.0%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	25.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	15.4%
No health insurance	14.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.9%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	532	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	12.8%
65 and over	38.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	55.2%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,760	95.0%
Spanish	181	2.1%
Other Indo-European	148	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	29	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,697	94.3%
Born in same state	8,392	91.0%
Born in different state	6,686	72.5%
Foreign born	305	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	521	5.7%
Not a US citizen	156	29.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,230	13.3%
Italian	1,107	12%
French	580	6.3%
Polish	445	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	30	0.3%
English	24	0.3%
Irish	10	0.1%
Dutch	8	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98841

What city is ZIP code 98841 in?

ZIP code 98841 is primarily assigned to Omak, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98841 in?

ZIP code 98841 falls within Okanogan County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98841 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 98841 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98841?

17% of residents in ZIP code 98841 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 98841?

ZIP code 98841 has an estimated population of 9,218 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98841?

The median household income in ZIP code 98841 is $66,219, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98841 in?

ZIP code 98841 observes the PST timezone.