County

Douglas County, WA

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Washington

👥42,298Population
💰$82,927Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂38.8Median Age
🏠$407,826Median Home Value▲ 46% above avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.4%Hispanic: 35.3%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 3.6%Race
White58.4%
Hispanic35.3%
Black0.7%
Asian1.1%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma530 (2.2%)
HS Graduate7,344 (30.1%)
Some College4,313 (17.7%)
Associates3,595 (14.7%)
Bachelors2,847 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree5,779 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad30.1%
Some College17.7%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.9%Renter: 31.1%Tenure
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
32%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,927 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$407,826 ▲ 46% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,255/mo
Total Housing Units16,798
Vacant Units1,772

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Douglas County, WA

Douglas County is located in Washington and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 42,298 residents. With a median age of 38.83, it is a middle-aged county.

Douglas County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $82,927 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 7.9% is well below the national average.

Housing in Douglas County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $407,826 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,254. Homeownership rates are high at 68.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Douglas County are majority White (58.4%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Douglas County, WA is a middle-income area in Washington. The 7 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 Douglas County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
98813 Bridgeport 3,233 $52,500 $165,000 $891 3.3% 13.2%
98802 East Wenatchee 32,170 $88,228 $431,900 $1,361 4.5% 36.8%
98830 Mansfield 564 $80,313 $216,100 $394 2.3% 49.1%
98843 Orondo 2,492 $66,054 $646,100 $826 3.5% 38.7%
98845 Palisades 163 $53,182 $245,800 $917 2.7% 23.3%
98850 Rock Island 1,825 $76,250 $331,100 $1,183 1.3% 26.5%
98858 Waterville 1,851 $76,667 $241,100 $981 1.6% 34.8%