Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 18.0% ▲ 80% above avg |
| College Grads | 38.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 4.9% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 436 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,825 (28.9%) |
| Some College | 4,027 (14.9%) |
| Associates | 4,283 (15.8%) |
| Bachelors | 3,428 (12.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,089 (26.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,784 ▼ 20% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $307,734 ▲ 10% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $878/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 22,474 |
| Vacant Units | 4,851 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Okanogan County is located in Washington and encompasses 19 ZIP codes spanning 19 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 43,606 residents. With a median age of 43.8, it is a middle-aged county.
Okanogan County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,784 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 18.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Okanogan County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $307,734 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $878. Homeownership rates are high at 70.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Okanogan County are majority White (63.72%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 38.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Okanogan County, WA is a solidly middle-class area in Washington. The 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98812 | Brewster | 5,188 | $60,146 | $301,400 | $906 | 3.4% | 28.8% |
| 98814 | Carlton | 465 | $97,165 | $511,700 | — | 0.0% | 57.9% |
| 98819 | Conconully | 208 | $38,295 | $216,100 | $850 | 15.4% | 31.4% |
| 99116 | Coulee Dam | 1,649 | $64,550 | $212,800 | $961 | 7.9% | 44.8% |
| 99124 | Elmer City | 296 | $56,406 | $185,200 | $788 | 8.4% | 40.0% |
| 98827 | Loomis | 353 | $46,544 | — | $1,513 | 0.0% | 23.3% |
| 98829 | Malott | 441 | $36,293 | $308,600 | — | 3.9% | 20.0% |
| 98833 | Mazama | 238 | $101,932 | $604,200 | — | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| 98834 | Methow | 228 | $72,143 | $539,300 | — | 11.6% | 33.3% |
| 99155 | Nespelem | 996 | $44,000 | $136,500 | $390 | 12.8% | 27.3% |
| 98840 | Okanogan | 5,084 | $67,634 | $251,700 | $967 | 3.6% | 32.0% |
| 98841 | Omak | 9,376 | $72,500 | $288,400 | $830 | 4.4% | 31.8% |
| 98844 | Oroville | 4,814 | $42,541 | $251,100 | $757 | 4.9% | 37.6% |
| 98846 | Pateros | 1,313 | $79,972 | $314,900 | $1,094 | 5.9% | 26.5% |
| 98849 | Riverside | 1,123 | $62,357 | $241,600 | $996 | 9.2% | 17.3% |
| 98855 | Tonasket | 5,615 | $51,063 | $230,100 | $848 | 6.0% | 41.3% |
| 98856 | Twisp | 2,654 | $47,000 | $398,400 | $865 | 8.8% | 48.4% |
| 98859 | Wauconda | 476 | $97,227 | — | — | 0.0% | 59.3% |
| 98862 | Winthrop | 3,089 | $59,597 | $694,800 | $1,005 | 0.2% | 75.7% |