City

Chelan, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Chelan County  ·  Washington

👥7,677Population
💰$73,807Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$450,500Median Home Value▲ 62% above avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 62.2%Hispanic: 34.5%Black: 0%Asian: 1%Other: 1.1%Race
White62.2%
Hispanic34.5%
Black0.0%
Asian1.0%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty7.8% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
HS Graduate1,334 (28.6%)
Some College707 (15.1%)
Associates646 (13.8%)
Bachelors622 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree1,358 (29.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 28.6%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 29.1%Edu
HS Grad28.6%
Some College15.1%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate29.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.9%Renter: 36.1%Tenure
Owner63.9%
Renter36.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
41%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,807 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$450,500 ▲ 62% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,332/mo
Total Housing Units5,398
Vacant Units2,277

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
63%
About Chelan, WA

Chelan is a city in Washington, located in Chelan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,677 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.2 years.

Economically, Chelan is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,807 is near the national average. Approximately 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chelan is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $450,500, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,332 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chelan is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (62.22%).

Chelan, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Chelan
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98816 7,677 $73,807 $450,500 $1,332 3.0% 42.4% 63.9%