City

Methow, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Okanogan County  ·  Washington

👥228Population
💰$72,143Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂58.5Median Age
🏠$539,300Median Home Value▲ 93% above avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊11.6%Unemployment▲ 138% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 2.6%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic2.6%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
11%
25–44
27%
45–64
14%
65+
19%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.28
Below Poverty7.0% ▼ 30% below avg
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment11.6% ▲ 138% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (2.3%)
HS Graduate79 (44.6%)
Some College1 (0.6%)
Associates34 (19.2%)
Bachelors23 (13%)
Graduate Degree36 (20.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 0.6%Associates: 19.2%Bachelors: 13%Graduate: 20.3%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College0.6%
Associates19.2%
Bachelors13.0%
Graduate20.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97%Renter: 3%Tenure
Owner97.0%
Renter3.0%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
56%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,143 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$539,300 ▲ 93% above avg
Home/Income Ratio7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units116
Vacant Units16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
61%
About Methow, WA

Methow is a city in Washington, located in Okanogan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 228 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.5 years.

Economically, Methow is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,143 is near the national average. Approximately 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Methow is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $539,300, which is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Methow is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.11%).

Methow, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Methow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98834 228 $72,143 $539,300 11.6% 33.3% 97.0%