Wenatchee, WA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 98801 serves a portion of Wenatchee, Washington, within Chelan County. This community is home to approximately 11,835 residents, with a median age of 37.2 years. The median household income of $69,793 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $383,861 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 46% owner-occupied and 54% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Wenatchee is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 141 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 62% and an unemployment rate of 2.2%, 98801 reflects the economic character of Chelan County in Washington.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 11,835 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 14,443 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $69,793 | ↑ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $383,861 | ↑ 27% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 141 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | ↓ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 21.5% | ↑ 89% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 62% | ↑ 77% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 37.2 yrs | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 46% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 54% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 6,035 | — |