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Okanogan County
Wauconda, WA
98859
98859 ZIP Code — Wauconda, WA
Okanogan County, Washington
ZIP code 98859 is located in
Wauconda ,
Washington ,
within Okanogan County .
It covers approximately 121.61 square miles and serves a population of
353 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 509 .
About ZIP code 98859
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $94,432. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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. An above-average commute of 51 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 27%.
Overall, ZIP code 98859 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
353
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
121.61 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
48.8270
Longitude
-118.9733
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
509
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
10.0%
52.2%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
85.0%
31.7%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
5.0%
13.9%
27.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.2%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$94,432
Median household income
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 102 28.9% 18 and over 251 71.1% 65 and over 111 31.4% Median age 28.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
10.0%
52.2%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
85.0%
31.7%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
5.0%
13.9%
27.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.2%
10.6%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 1.6% $35k–$50k 32.8% $50k–$75k 1.6% $75k–$100k 29.5% $100k–$150k 32.8% $150k–$200k 1.6% Median income $94,432
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 82.0% Renter occupied 18.0% Vacant 29.1% Single-family detached 100.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 4.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.85
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.2% 2000–2009 61.0% 1990–1999 1.2% 1980–1989 2.3% 1970–1979 15.7% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 14.5%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 23.8% 1 bedroom 8.1% 2 bedrooms 23.8% 3 bedrooms 44.2% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 1.6% 2 vehicles 34.4% 3 or more 63.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 29.5% Wood 70.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 120 98.4% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 2 1.6% Households with children under 18 57 46.7% Households with seniors (65+) 62 50.8% Average household size 2.89
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 0.0% 1.6% Married 100.0% 96.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 0.0% 1.6%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
21.9%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
0.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.5% Bachelor's or higher 12.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 2 8.3% College / grad school 22 91.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
47.6%
Agriculture & mining
25.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 69.0% Service 0.0% Sales & office 16.7% Natural resources & construction 14.3% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 70.6% Government 7.9% Self-employed 21.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.2% Carpool 27.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 51.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 49.2% Retirement income 50.8% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 21.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.8% High blood pressure 38.0% High cholesterol 34.6% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 9.2% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 12.2% Arthritis 33.4% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 10.7% Cancer 7.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.4% Binge drinking 14.6% No physical activity 24.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.1% Depression 27.5% Fair or poor health 21.3% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 15.8% No health insurance 12.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.7% Visited dentist 53.8% Cholesterol screening 88.2% Teeth loss 17.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 54 21.5%
Disability % Any disability 26.9% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 22.9% 65 and over 56.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 58.6% Public insurance 30.6% No insurance 24.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 253 71.7% 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) 353 100.0% Born in same state 353 100.0% Born in different state 257 72.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 11 3.1% Italian 5 1.4%
Ancestry Count % French 5 1.4% Arab 2 0.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.6% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98859
What city is ZIP code 98859 in?
ZIP code 98859 is primarily assigned to Wauconda, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98859 in?
ZIP code 98859 falls within Okanogan County, Washington.
Does ZIP code 98859 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 98859 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 98859 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 98859 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 98859 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 98859 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 98859?
13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 98859 in?
ZIP code 98859 observes the PST timezone.
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