Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.53 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 44.8% ▲ 16% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 938 (1.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,586 (23.8%) |
| Some College | 6,527 (13.4%) |
| Associates | 7,781 (16%) |
| Bachelors | 5,769 (11.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 16,178 (33.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,876 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $465,779 ▲ 67% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,199/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 38,195 |
| Vacant Units | 7,304 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |