County

Chelan County, WA

14 ZIP codes  ·  13 cities  ·  Washington

👥79,575Population
💰$76,876Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$465,779Median Home Value▲ 67% above avg
🎓44.8%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.3%Hispanic: 28.6%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3%Race
White66.3%
Hispanic28.6%
Black0.6%
Asian0.9%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 11% below avg
College Grads44.8% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma938 (1.9%)
HS Graduate11,586 (23.8%)
Some College6,527 (13.4%)
Associates7,781 (16%)
Bachelors5,769 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree16,178 (33.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 23.8%Some College: 13.4%Associates: 16%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 33.2%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad23.8%
Some College13.4%
Associates16.0%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate33.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.5%Renter: 36.5%Tenure
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
42%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,876 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$465,779 ▲ 67% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,199/mo
Total Housing Units38,195
Vacant Units7,304

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Chelan County, WA

Chelan County is located in Washington and encompasses 14 ZIP codes spanning 13 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 79,575 residents. With a median age of 41.28, it is a middle-aged county.

Chelan County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $76,876 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.0% is near the national average.

Housing in Chelan County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $465,779 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,198. Homeownership rates are high at 63.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Chelan County are majority White (66.32%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Chelan County, WA is a middle-income area in Washington. The 14 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Chelan County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
98815 Cashmere 8,031 $80,889 $492,900 $1,034 2.2% 40.9%
98816 Chelan 7,677 $73,807 $450,500 $1,332 3.0% 42.4%
98817 Chelan Falls 141 $32,143 0.0% 14.5%
98822 Entiat 2,187 $80,769 $348,300 $1,234 4.6% 33.4%
98826 Leavenworth 7,817 $85,594 $639,700 $1,122 2.4% 56.7%
98828 Malaga 1,885 $83,700 $382,300 $1,560 9.8% 37.2%
98831 Manson 4,020 $73,223 $652,300 $1,397 14.1% 42.4%
98836 Monitor 789 $111,109 $407,900 9.2% 48.3%
98847 Peshastin 2,034 $72,139 $391,300 $846 6.8% 46.6%
98852 Stehekin 30 $46,875 $608,300 0.0% 59.3%
98801 Wenatchee 44,422 $74,768 $429,700 $1,200 3.4% 45.3%