98852 ZIP Code — Stehekin, WA
Chelan County, Washington
ZIP code 98852 is located in Stehekin, Washington, within Chelan County. It covers approximately 134.25 square miles and serves a population of 32 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.
32
population
134.25
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98852 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98852
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98852. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Stehekin | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32 |
| Population density | 0 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 007 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 134.25 sq mi |
| Water area | 8.07 sq mi |
| Latitude | 48.2583 |
| Longitude | -120.5824 |
| 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 | 100.0% | 41.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 31.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 22.9% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.7% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
32
Population
65.1
Median age
$43,750
Median household income
$32,681
Per capita income
$604,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
87.5%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
155
Housing units
26.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
1
1
10–14
3
1
35–44
3
2
60–64
3
5
65–74
9
1
75–84
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6 | 18.8% |
| 18 and over | 26 | 81.3% |
| 65 and over | 17 | 53.1% |
| Median age | 65.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 41.0% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 31.4% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 22.9% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.7% | 10.6% |
$25k–$35k
31.3%
$35k–$50k
50.0%
$150k–$200k
18.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 31.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 50.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 18.8% |
| Median income | $43,750 |
Housing
Home values
$200k–$300k
14.3%
$500k–$1M
85.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $604,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 87.5% |
| Renter occupied | 12.5% |
| Vacant | 89.8% |
| Single-family detached | 94.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 3.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.14 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 14.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 17.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.0% |
| 3 or more | 37.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Wood | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11 | 68.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2 | 12.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 12 | 75.0% |
| Average household size | 2.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 13.3% |
| Married | 100.0% | 66.7% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 20.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
11.5%
HS graduate
30.8%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
19.2%
Graduate / professional
7.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 4 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
56.3%
Finance & real estate
18.8%
Professional & management
12.5%
Other services
12.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 68.8% |
| Service | 12.5% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 18.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 31.3% |
| Government | 56.3% |
| Self-employed | 12.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 25.0% |
| Other means | 75.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 56.3% |
| Retirement income | 31.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 32.0% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.6% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.1% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 27.5% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3 | 11.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.6% |
| Public insurance | 68.8% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 30 | 93.8% |
| Born in same state | 30 | 93.8% |
| Born in different state | 4 | 12.5% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2 | 6.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 13 | 40.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 11 | 34.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 50.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98852
What city is ZIP code 98852 in?
ZIP code 98852 is primarily assigned to Stehekin, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98852 in?
ZIP code 98852 falls within Chelan County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 98852 have an older population?
53% of residents in ZIP code 98852 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 98852 have a large retiree population?
56% of households in ZIP code 98852 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 98852 mostly owner-occupied?
88% of occupied units in ZIP code 98852 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 98852 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 98852 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 98852 in?
ZIP code 98852 observes the PST timezone.