City

Malaga, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Chelan County  ·  Washington

👥1,885Population
💰$83,700Median HH Income▲ 10% above avg
🎂40.3Median Age
🏠$382,300Median Home Value▲ 37% above avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 100% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 68.8%Hispanic: 26.7%Other: 2.8%Race
White68.8%
Hispanic26.7%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 22% below avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 100% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (1.8%)
HS Graduate406 (32.5%)
Some College136 (10.9%)
Associates220 (17.6%)
Bachelors195 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree270 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 10.9%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College10.9%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$83,700 ▲ 10% above avg
Median Home Value$382,300 ▲ 37% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,560/mo
Total Housing Units905
Vacant Units95

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
23%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
60%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
54%
About Malaga, WA

Malaga is a city in Washington, located in Chelan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,885 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.3 years.

Economically, Malaga is a middle-income community. The median household income of $83,700 is near the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Malaga is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $382,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,560 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Malaga is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (68.81%).

Malaga, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Malaga
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98828 1,885 $83,700 $382,300 $1,560 9.8% 37.2% 85.7%