98846 ZIP Code — Pateros, WA

Okanogan County, Washington

ZIP code 98846 is located in Pateros, Washington, within Okanogan County. It covers approximately 85.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,381 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98846

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $297,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,341.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 98846 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,381

population

85.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98846 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98846

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98846. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pateros	Acceptable
Pateros	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98834 Methow (5 mi) 98812 Brewster (10.4 mi) 98814 Carlton (11.5 mi) 98831 Manson (13.8 mi) 98813 Bridgeport (13.8 mi) 98816 Chelan (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,381
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	85.30 sq mi
Water area	2.54 sq mi
Latitude	48.1023
Longitude	-119.9505
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	33.0%	52.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	13.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	8.0%	2.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,381

Population

People per sq mi

32.8

Median age

$77,341

Median household income

$30,342

Per capita income

$297,700

Median home value

$717

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

513

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

148

35–44

140

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	439	31.8%
18 and over	942	68.2%
65 and over	160	11.6%
Median age	32.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 42.5%

Hispanic or Latino 26.6%

Other race 25.3%

Two or more races 3.1%

Asian 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	800	42.5%
Hispanic or Latino	500	26.6%
Other race	476	25.3%
Two or more races	59	3.1%
Asian	33	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	52.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	45.0%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	13.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	8.0%	2.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 10.8%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 30.0%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 11.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	10.8%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	30.0%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	11.5%
Median income	$77,341

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.0%

$100k–$150k 0.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 25.0%

$300k–$500k 24.5%

$500k–$1M 25.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$297,700
Median rent / month	$717
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	76.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.4%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.6%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	1.8%
1990–1999	17.8%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	23.1%
1960–1969	15.0%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	27.1%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	18.3%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	46.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	97.2%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	307	71.9%
Cohabiting couple	19	4.4%
Male householder, no spouse	34	8.0%
Female householder, no spouse	67	15.7%
Households with children under 18	265	62.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	106	24.8%
Average household size	3.10

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	30.8%
Married	72.0%	56.5%
Separated	0.8%	4.0%
Widowed	1.3%	1.8%
Divorced	3.3%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 26.3%

Some college, no degree 28.7%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.0%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.0%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	4.6%
Kindergarten	51	10.8%
Elementary school	264	55.7%
High school	104	21.9%
College / grad school	33	7.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.3%

Construction 17.8%

Education & healthcare 12.3%

Retail trade 9.3%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Professional & management 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.4%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	9.7%
Natural resources & construction	32.9%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	3.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.7%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	11.5%
Other means	7.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 10.8%

18 and over 16.8%

Married-couple families 12.1%

Female-led households 24.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.8%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	28.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	19.3%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	67.8%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	83	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.4%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	10.9%
65 and over	48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.3%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	19.4%
Uninsured under 19	7.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,308	94.7%
Spanish	178	13.6%
Other Indo-European	178	13.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,098	79.5%
Born in same state	1,076	77.9%
Born in different state	817	59.2%
Foreign born	22	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	283	20.5%
Not a US citizen	86	30.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	157	11.4%
Italian	156	11.3%
Arab	136	9.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	57	4.1%
Dutch	7	0.5%
English	6	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.9%
Internet access	95.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98846

What city is ZIP code 98846 in?

ZIP code 98846 is primarily assigned to Pateros, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98846 in?

ZIP code 98846 falls within Okanogan County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98846 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 98846 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 98846 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 98846 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 98846?

ZIP code 98846 has an estimated population of 1,381 residents, with a density of 16 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98846?

The median home value in ZIP code 98846 is $297,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 98846 in?

ZIP code 98846 observes the PST timezone.