98801 ZIP Code — Wenatchee, WA

Chelan County, Washington

ZIP code 98801 is located in Wenatchee, Washington, within Chelan County. It covers approximately 153.56 square miles and serves a population of 44,801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98801

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $387,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

The gap between median ($70,800) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 36% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

44,801

population

153.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98801 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98801

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98801. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wenatchee	Acceptable
Wenatchee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98802 East Wenatchee (7 mi) 98815 Cashmere (9.6 mi) 98828 Malaga (11.1 mi) 98850 Rock Island (15.3 mi) 98847 Peshastin (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	44,801
Population density	292 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	153.56 sq mi
Water area	3.82 sq mi
Latitude	47.4520
Longitude	-120.3308
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	41.1%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	5.1%	4.7%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

44,801

Population

292

People per sq mi

36.6

Median age

$70,800

Median household income

$37,987

Per capita income

$387,500

Median home value

$1,171

Median monthly rent

59.1%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

10,807

Housing units

30.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,615

Under 5

1,593

1,687

5–9

1,664

1,498

10–14

1,478

1,349

15–19

1,331

1,481

20–24

1,461

3,190

25–34

3,145

2,879

35–44

2,839

2,243

45–54

2,212

1,306

55–59

1,287

1,399

60–64

1,380

2,217

65–74

2,187

962

75–84

949

730

85+

719

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	11,232	25.1%
18 and over	33,569	74.9%
65 and over	7,764	17.3%
Median age	36.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.9%

Hispanic or Latino 22.3%

Other race 15.8%

Two or more races 9.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Black or African American 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	29,361	50.9%
Hispanic or Latino	12,836	22.3%
Other race	9,109	15.8%
Two or more races	5,253	9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	383	0.7%
Black or African American	359	0.6%
Asian	314	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.1%	41.0%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	33.0%	31.4%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	22.9%	27.1%
Over $200k	5.1%	4.7%	10.6%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	8.7%
Median income	$70,800

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 1.9%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k–$300k 22.2%

$300k–$500k 37.6%

$500k–$1M 25.6%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$387,500
Median rent / month	$1,171
Owner occupied	59.1%
Renter occupied	40.9%
Vacant	4.3%
Single-family detached	64.8%
Large apartment buildings	9.5%
Mobile homes	6.5%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.2%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	8.1%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	9.5%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	35.4%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.0%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	94.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,993	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	1,336	7.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,757	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	4,923	28.9%
Households with children under 18	5,369	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,514	32.4%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	30.3%
Married	51.1%	43.6%
Separated	0.6%	2.6%
Widowed	2.9%	8.6%
Divorced	10.2%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.9%

Some HS, no diploma 6.3%

HS graduate 23.7%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 10.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	30.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	584	5.5%
Kindergarten	602	5.7%
Elementary school	4,966	46.7%
High school	2,226	20.9%
College / grad school	2,257	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Retail trade 10.6%

Professional & management 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.3%

Construction 6.3%

Manufacturing 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Other services 5.6%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.1%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	6.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.8%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.7%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.6

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 15.1%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 26.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.5%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	25.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.6%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.1%
Visited dentist	60.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.4%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,142	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	37.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	9.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	41,593	92.8%
Spanish	4,316	10.4%
Other Indo-European	4,182	10.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	60	0.1%
Other languages	74	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	38,797	86.6%
Born in same state	38,271	85.4%
Born in different state	27,025	60.3%
Foreign born	526	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	6,004	13.4%
Not a US citizen	2,204	36.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,826	10.8%
Italian	3,603	8%
Arab	1,982	4.4%
Polish	1,904	4.2%
English	787	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	203	0.5%
German	162	0.4%
Norwegian	81	0.2%
Irish	49	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	92.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98801

What city is ZIP code 98801 in?

ZIP code 98801 is primarily assigned to Wenatchee, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98801 in?

ZIP code 98801 falls within Chelan County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98801 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 98801 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98801?

The median home value in ZIP code 98801 is $387,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 98801?

ZIP code 98801 has an estimated population of 44,801 residents, with a density of 292 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98801?

The median household income in ZIP code 98801 is $70,800, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 98801 in?

ZIP code 98801 observes the PST timezone.