| ZIP Code | 98862 |
|---|---|
| City | Winthrop |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Okanogan County |
| Area Code | 509 |
| Elevation | 3,285 ft |
| Latitude | 48.598872 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.22241 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53047 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.5 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 15.3% ▲ 53% above avg |
| College Grads | 75.7% ▲ 95% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.2% ▼ 96% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 213 (9.8%) |
| Some College | 146 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 168 (7.8%) |
| Bachelors | 193 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,445 (66.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,597 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $694,800 ▲ 149% above avg ↑ 87% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 11.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,005/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,227 |
| Vacant Units | 840 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,227 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 840 |
| Owner Occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
ZIP code 98862 is located in Winthrop, Washington, within Okanogan County. With a population of 3,089, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.5 years. Economically, 98862 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,597 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98862 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $694,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,005 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 87% since 2019.
The population of 98862 is primarily White (77.14%). Residents are highly educated — 75.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.3%.
The unemployment rate in 98862 stands at 0.2%, which is well below the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 53%.
Overall, ZIP code 98862 in Winthrop, WA is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,089 residents, a median household income of $59,597, and a median home value of $694,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.