Zip code 98843: Orondo, Washington

Q: What city is zip code 98843?

98843 is assigned to Orondo, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 98843 in?

98843 is in Douglas County, Washington.

Q: What is the population of 98843?

About 2,510 people live in 98843, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 98843?

The median household income in 98843 is $69,425.

Q: What zip codes are near 98843?

The closest zip codes to 98843 are 98817, 98858, 98811, 98831, 98802.

Residential delivery areaDouglas CountyPacific Time

Population

2,510

Median household income

$69K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$751K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$836/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

67 sq mi

37 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 98843

98843 is a rural zip code in Orondo, Washington (Douglas County), covering 67 sq mi of land. About 2,510 people live here, or 37 per square mile. The median resident is 41.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $69,425 a year, 14% below the national median of $80,734. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $750,900, or 10.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 63% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $836 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.8 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; management; and cleaning and personal care. 40% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 98843 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy42.6%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%37th of 563 in WA
Uninsured rate27.7%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%11th of 567 in WA
Income inequality (Gini)0.535
96th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · WA 0.46926th of 560 in WA
Foreign-born residents32.9%
90th
U.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%30th of 571 in WA
Median home value$750,900
89th
U.S. $332,700 · WA $564,60081st of 536 in WA
Broadband access94.9%
75th
U.S. 91% · WA 93.6%178th of 563 in WA
Per capita income$49,011
70th
U.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744190th of 570 in WA
Residents 65 and older19.4%
70th
U.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%264th of 571 in WA
Self-employed workers11%
69th
U.S. 10% · WA 9.6%223rd of 570 in WA
Median age41.5
68th
U.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3261st of 571 in WA
Diversity index52.8
57th
U.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5159th of 571 in WA
Poverty rate11.9%
55th
U.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%202nd of 563 in WA
Work from home12.1%
47th
U.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%328th of 570 in WA
Tech workers2.4%
41st
U.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%298th of 570 in WA
Homeownership rate63.4%
38th
U.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%418th of 563 in WA
Median household income$69,425
35th
U.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141392nd of 541 in WA
Bachelor's degree or higher23.4%
30th
U.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%351st of 571 in WA
Veterans4.2%
28th
U.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%481st of 571 in WA
Average commute20.8 min
16th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min432nd of 546 in WA
Rent-burdened renters40.1%
16th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%360th of 541 in WA
Median earnings per worker$36,736
13th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959503rd of 566 in WA
Unemployment rate2.5%
10th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%451st of 570 in WA
Residents under 1815.7%
10th
U.S. 22% · WA 21.4%419th of 571 in WA
Median gross rent$836
9th
U.S. $1,413 · WA $1,760429th of 475 in WA
Population density37/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi378th of 571 in WA
Population2,510
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116352nd of 571 in WA
Healthcare workers5.1%
4th
U.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%443rd of 570 in WA
Government workers6%
2nd
U.S. 14.5% · WA 16%537th of 570 in WA

Measure	98843	Douglas	WA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WA
Housing vacancy	42.6%	11.3%	7.3%	10.1%	99th	37th of 563
Uninsured rateWeakness	27.7%	13.3%	6.3%	8.4%	98th	11th of 567
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.535	0.431	0.469	0.483	96th	26th of 560
Foreign-born residents	32.9%	15.9%	15.4%	14.1%	90th	30th of 571
Median home value	$750,900	$432,500	$564,600	$332,700	89th	81st of 536
Broadband access	94.9%	90.5%	93.6%	91%	75th	178th of 563
Per capita income	$49,011	$39,767	$53,744	$44,673	70th	190th of 570
Residents 65 and older	19.4%	18.4%	16.6%	17.2%	70th	264th of 571
Self-employed workers	11%	8.4%	9.6%	10%	69th	223rd of 570
Median age	41.5	38.9	38.3	38.9	68th	261st of 571
Diversity index	52.8	53.7	56.5	61.4	57th	159th of 571
Poverty rate	11.9%	8.3%	9.9%	12.5%	55th	202nd of 563
Work from home	12.1%	8.5%	19.8%	15.1%	47th	328th of 570
Tech workers	2.4%	1.3%	6.7%	3.8%	41st	298th of 570
Homeownership rate	63.4%	69.3%	63.8%	65.2%	38th	418th of 563
Median household income	$69,425	$80,363	$98,141	$80,734	35th	392nd of 541
Bachelor's degree or higher	23.4%	21.5%	39.6%	35.7%	30th	351st of 571
Veterans	4.2%	7.3%	7.8%	6.2%	28th	481st of 571
Average commuteStrength	20.8 min	20.1 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	16th	432nd of 546
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	40.1%	45.9%	49.9%	51.1%	16th	360th of 541
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,736	$43,117	$59,959	$49,666	13th	503rd of 566
Unemployment rateStrength	2.5%	3.9%	5.1%	5.2%	10th	451st of 570
Residents under 18	15.7%	24.4%	21.4%	22%	10th	419th of 571
Median gross rent	$836	$1,305	$1,760	$1,413	9th	429th of 475
Population density	37/sq mi	24/sq mi	118/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	378th of 571
Population	2,510	44,366	7,816,116	334,922,499	4th	352nd of 571
Healthcare workers	5.1%	10.2%	9.3%	9.7%	4th	443rd of 570
Government workers	6%	13.6%	16%	14.5%	2nd	537th of 570

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

12%

5–17

11%

18–24

17%

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

17%

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.5

Under 18

15.7%

65 and over

19.4%

Race and ethnicity

White47%
Black0.4%
Hispanic50%
Asian0.1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

52.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

32.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

41.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

60%

Spanish

33%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.1%

Other

Households

Households: 901
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 73.7%
Married couples: 57.3%
Living alone: 23.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4.2%
Male / female: 59% / 41%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

$100–150k

16%

$150–200k

14%

$200k+

11%

Median household income

98843

$69,425

Douglas Co.

$80,363

Washington

$98,141

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$49,011

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

24.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.535

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

98843

$750,900

Douglas Co.

$432,500

Washington

$564,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

98843

$836

Douglas Co.

$1,305

Washington

$1,760

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

76%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

17%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,569
Owner-occupied: 63.4%
Vacant: 42.6%
Median year built: 2001
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 40.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 5.9%
Home value to income: 10.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

55%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

12%

Other

17%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

27%

10–19

35%

20–29

30–44

15%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

66%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

36%

Management

12%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Sales

Office and admin

Production

Computer and math

Food service

Education

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Agriculture and mining

48%

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Retail

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Education

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Information

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.7%

Restaurants and hotels

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$36,736

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	98843	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$64,527	$74,888
Service	$22,857	$26,804
Sales and office	$104,333	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,030	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,625	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

29%

High school

23%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

19%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 71.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.2%
Households with broadband: 94.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.4%
No internet access: 3.1%
Without health insurance: 27.7%
Limited-English households: 9.7%

Geography

City (USPS): Orondo
State: Washington
County: Douglas County
Center point: 47.7404° N, 120.0871° W
Land area: 67 sq mi
Water area: 5.5 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 98843

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
98817	Chelan Falls, WA	5.6 mi	233	—	—
98858	Waterville, WA	10 mi	1,783	$78,669	$259,300
98811	Ardenvoir, WA	13 mi	6	—	—
98831	Manson, WA	14 mi	3,953	$82,650	$659,500
98802	East Wenatchee, WA	18 mi	33,539	$87,744	$450,300
98846	Pateros, WA	20 mi	1,376	$84,464	$338,200
98845	Palisades, WA	22 mi	115	$56,250	$300,000
98850	Rock Island, WA	23 mi	2,032	$83,125	$374,700
98815	Cashmere, WA	23 mi	7,830	$88,108	$554,300
98807	Wenatchee, WA · PO box	24 mi	—	—	—
98801	Wenatchee, WA	25 mi	45,426	$81,488	$461,200
98816	Chelan, WA	25 mi	7,752	$82,577	$499,200

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Questions about 98843

What city is zip code 98843?

98843 is assigned to Orondo, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 98843 in?

98843 is in Douglas County, Washington.

What is the population of 98843?

About 2,510 people live in 98843, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 98843 in?

98843 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 98843?

The median household income in 98843 is $69,425.

What zip codes are near 98843?

The closest zip codes to 98843 are 98817, 98858, 98811, 98831, 98802.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98843, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.