98847 ZIP Code — Peshastin, WA

Chelan County, Washington

ZIP code 98847 is located in Peshastin, Washington, within Chelan County. It covers approximately 184.52 square miles and serves a population of 2,481 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98847

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 $383,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $63,917. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 42% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

2,481

population

184.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98847 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98847

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98847. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Peshastin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98815 Cashmere (10 mi) 98801 Wenatchee (16.1 mi) 98922 Cle Elum (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,481
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	184.52 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	47.4569
Longitude	-120.6746
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	44.0%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.7%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

2,481

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$63,917

Median household income

$33,078

Per capita income

$383,600

Median home value

$868

Median monthly rent

69.4%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

845

Housing units

25.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

137

5–9

118

106

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

203

35–44

176

214

45–54

185

55–59

60–64

143

65–74

123

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	730	29.4%
18 and over	1,751	70.6%
65 and over	441	17.8%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.4%

Hispanic or Latino 13.3%

Other race 13.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,101	73.4%
Hispanic or Latino	380	13.3%
Other race	380	13.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.0%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	28.1%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	2.7%	4.7%	10.6%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 17.0%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 18.3%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	17.0%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	18.3%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$63,917

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 3.8%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 51.4%

$500k–$1M 14.7%

$1M+ 8.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$383,600
Median rent / month	$868
Owner occupied	69.4%
Renter occupied	30.6%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	70.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	19.2%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	20.3%
1960–1969	12.0%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	14.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.8%
1 bedroom	8.5%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	35.6%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	17.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	33.5%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	33.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	93.3%
Wood	6.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	433	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	190	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	291	31.8%
Households with children under 18	330	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	358	39.2%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.5%	20.1%
Married	44.9%	57.6%
Separated	3.7%	0.0%
Widowed	8.9%	7.9%
Divorced	0.0%	14.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 25.5%

Some college, no degree 24.5%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 4.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.2%
Bachelor's or higher	25.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	27	3.8%
Kindergarten	35	4.9%
Elementary school	342	47.8%
High school	248	34.7%
College / grad school	63	8.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Professional & management 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.0%

Retail trade 13.2%

Agriculture & mining 10.5%

Construction 7.7%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Other services 5.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.5%
Service	24.1%
Sales & office	6.5%
Natural resources & construction	23.5%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.9%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	17.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	3.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 2.1%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 8.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.5%
Retirement income	27.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.7%
High blood pressure	31.0%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.8%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	21.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.0%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.2%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	15.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	69	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.3%
65 and over	56.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.4%
Public insurance	41.4%
No insurance	20.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,376	95.8%
Spanish	163	6.9%
Other Indo-European	163	6.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,342	94.4%
Born in same state	2,342	94.4%
Born in different state	1,702	68.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	139	5.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	505	20.4%
French	173	7%
Arab	162	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	44	1.8%
Norwegian	34	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98847

What city is ZIP code 98847 in?

ZIP code 98847 is primarily assigned to Peshastin, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98847 in?

ZIP code 98847 falls within Chelan County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98847 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 98847 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98847?

The median home value in ZIP code 98847 is $383,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 98847?

ZIP code 98847 has an estimated population of 2,481 residents, with a density of 13 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98847?

The median household income in ZIP code 98847 is $63,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98847 in?

ZIP code 98847 observes the PST timezone.