98843 ZIP Code — Orondo, WA

Douglas County, Washington

ZIP code 98843 is located in Orondo, Washington, within Douglas County. It covers approximately 67.22 square miles and serves a population of 2,243 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98843

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 $499,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

The gap between median ($63,476) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 32% of households; and disability rates above the national average at 22%.

2,243

population

67.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Orondo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98802 East Wenatchee (14.5 mi) 98816 Chelan (15 mi) 98858 Waterville (17 mi) 98831 Manson (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,243
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	67.22 sq mi
Water area	5.45 sq mi
Latitude	47.6887
Longitude	-120.0759
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	44.6%	34.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	37.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	21.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.3%	6.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,243

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$63,476

Median household income

$51,752

Per capita income

$499,000

Median home value

$698

Median monthly rent

60.2%

Home ownership

17.4%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,087

Housing units

23.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

229

25–34

157

169

35–44

116

106

45–54

129

55–59

60–64

208

65–74

142

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	346	15.4%
18 and over	1,897	84.6%
65 and over	459	20.5%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 38%

Hispanic or Latino 29.8%

Other race 27.9%

Two or more races 3.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,213	38%
Hispanic or Latino	950	29.8%
Other race	891	27.9%
Two or more races	105	3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	30	0.9%
Black or African American	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.6%	34.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	37.2%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	19.7%	21.6%	27.1%
Over $200k	6.3%	6.3%	10.6%

Under $10k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 14.8%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 9.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	14.8%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	12.9%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	9.2%
Median income	$63,476

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 1.2%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 19.4%

$500k–$1M 30.1%

$1M+ 19.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$499,000
Median rent / month	$698
Owner occupied	60.2%
Renter occupied	39.8%
Vacant	42.8%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	16.5%
2000–2009	28.9%
1990–1999	19.6%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	1.7%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	1.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.9%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	39.5%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	14.5%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	47.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	93.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Wood	4.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	395	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	32	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	226	28.0%
Female householder, no spouse	153	19.0%
Households with children under 18	195	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	371	46.0%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.7%	23.3%
Married	42.4%	54.7%
Separated	3.1%	4.3%
Widowed	6.3%	12.9%
Divorced	5.5%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 23.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 22.3%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 18.9%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	69.7%
Bachelor's or higher	23.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	5.8%
Kindergarten	18	5.2%
Elementary school	170	49.6%
High school	83	24.2%
College / grad school	52	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 51.3%

Education & healthcare 12.3%

Construction 8.2%

Finance & real estate 6.4%

Professional & management 6.4%

Retail trade 5.2%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Public administration 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Manufacturing 0.9%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	5.9%
Natural resources & construction	49.3%
Production & transportation	7.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.4%
Government	6.7%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.3%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	2.6%
Walk	8.2%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	13.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 17.4%

Under 18 years 24.9%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 61.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	31.5%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	27.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	22.1%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	24.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	66.4%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	83.3%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	15.0%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	25.5%
Uninsured under 19	9.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,152	95.9%
Spanish	690	32.1%
Other Indo-European	690	32.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,527	68.1%
Born in same state	1,492	66.5%
Born in different state	832	37.1%
Foreign born	35	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	716	31.9%
Not a US citizen	121	16.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	172	7.7%
Polish	144	6.4%
Italian	107	4.8%
Arab	51	2.3%
Norwegian	38	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	27	1.2%
Irish	10	0.4%
German	5	0.2%
Dutch	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	92.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98843

What city is ZIP code 98843 in?

ZIP code 98843 is primarily assigned to Orondo, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98843 in?

ZIP code 98843 falls within Douglas County, Washington.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 98843?

Approximately 32% of households in ZIP code 98843 speak Spanish as a primary language.

Does ZIP code 98843 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 98843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98843?

17% of residents in ZIP code 98843 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98843?

The median home value in ZIP code 98843 is $499,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98843 in?

ZIP code 98843 observes the PST timezone.