98855 ZIP Code — Tonasket, WA

Okanogan County, Washington

ZIP code 98855 is located in Tonasket, Washington, within Okanogan County. It covers approximately 632.32 square miles and serves a population of 5,806 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98855

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $48,029. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 98855 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,806

population

632.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98855

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tonasket	Acceptable
Tonasket	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98849 Riverside (14.9 mi) 98844 Oroville (15.5 mi) 98859 Wauconda (17.8 mi) 98841 Omak (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,806
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	632.32 sq mi
Water area	2.55 sq mi
Latitude	48.6758
Longitude	-119.2898
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	61.2%	52.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	13.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.1%	2.2%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

5,806

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$48,029

Median household income

$27,100

Per capita income

$205,200

Median home value

$798

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

19.5%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

2,421

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

161

Under 5

126

191

5–9

151

233

10–14

184

152

15–19

119

155

20–24

122

364

25–34

287

387

35–44

304

365

45–54

288

225

55–59

177

293

60–64

230

502

65–74

396

138

75–84

108

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,278	22.0%
18 and over	4,528	78.0%
65 and over	1,292	22.3%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60.3%

Hispanic or Latino 15.9%

Other race 15.4%

Two or more races 3.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%

Black or African American 2%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,163	60.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,096	15.9%
Other race	1,063	15.4%
Two or more races	217	3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	199	2.9%
Black or African American	137	2%
Asian	25	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.2%	52.2%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	31.7%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	13.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	0.1%	2.2%	10.6%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 19.9%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	19.9%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$48,029

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 32.8%

$300k–$500k 17.7%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,200
Median rent / month	$798
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	22.3%
Single-family detached	67.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	21.8%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	17.9%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	9.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.7%
1 bedroom	17.5%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	22.9%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.1%
Electricity	62.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	29.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,233	51.1%
Cohabiting couple	23	1.0%
Male householder, no spouse	697	28.9%
Female householder, no spouse	462	19.1%
Households with children under 18	696	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	924	38.3%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.8%	13.7%
Married	50.3%	62.8%
Separated	6.6%	2.3%
Widowed	3.9%	11.9%
Divorced	14.4%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 31.2%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	122	11.3%
Kindergarten	27	2.5%
Elementary school	581	53.7%
High school	245	22.7%
College / grad school	106	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 32.9%

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Retail trade 12.7%

Public administration 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Other services 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Construction 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Professional & management 1.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.5%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	11.2%
Natural resources & construction	27.8%
Production & transportation	10.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	9.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.6%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	11.4%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 19.5%

Under 18 years 31.7%

18 and over 16.0%

Married-couple families 6.2%

Female-led households 23.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	38.6%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	26.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	14.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.8%
Visited dentist	53.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	563	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	17.9%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.4%
Public insurance	60.1%
No insurance	14.1%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,519	95.1%
Spanish	568	10.3%
Other Indo-European	551	10.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	17	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,974	85.7%
Born in same state	4,921	84.8%
Born in different state	3,410	58.7%
Foreign born	53	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	832	14.3%
Not a US citizen	28	3.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	494	8.5%
Italian	412	7.1%
Arab	374	6.4%
Polish	237	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	101	1.7%
Dutch	63	1.1%
German	37	0.6%
Irish	15	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98855

What city is ZIP code 98855 in?

ZIP code 98855 is primarily assigned to Tonasket, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98855 in?

ZIP code 98855 falls within Okanogan County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98855 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 98855 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98855?

20% of residents in ZIP code 98855 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98855 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 98855 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 98855?

ZIP code 98855 has an estimated population of 5,806 residents, with a density of 9 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98855 in?

ZIP code 98855 observes the PST timezone.