City

Wenatchee, WA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Chelan County  ·  Washington

👥44,422Population
💰$74,768Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.3Median Age
🏠$429,700Median Home Value▲ 54% above avg
🎓45.3%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 61%Hispanic: 33%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.7%Other: 3.5%Race
White61.0%
Hispanic33.0%
Black0.8%
Asian0.7%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads45.3% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma584 (2.2%)
HS Graduate6,174 (23.6%)
Some College3,378 (12.9%)
Associates4,144 (15.9%)
Bachelors3,105 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree8,723 (33.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 23.6%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 33.4%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad23.6%
Some College12.9%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate33.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57.3%Renter: 42.7%Tenure
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
37%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,768 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$429,700 ▲ 54% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,200/mo
Total Housing Units18,034
Vacant Units718

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Wenatchee, WA

Wenatchee is a city in Washington, located in Chelan County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 44,422 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.3 years.

Economically, Wenatchee is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,768 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Wenatchee is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $429,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,200 per month.

The population of Wenatchee is well-educated. 45.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (61.01%).

Wenatchee, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Wenatchee
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98801 44,422 $74,768 $429,700 $1,200 3.4% 45.3% 57.3%