Zip code 98847: Peshastin, Washington

Q: What city is zip code 98847?

98847 is assigned to Peshastin, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 98847 in?

98847 is in Chelan County, Washington.

Q: What is the population of 98847?

About 1,641 people live in 98847, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 98847?

The median household income in 98847 is $68,814.

Q: What zip codes are near 98847?

The closest zip codes to 98847 are 98836, 98821, 98815, 98801, 98807.

Residential delivery areaChelan CountyPacific Time

Population

1,641

Median household income

$69K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$380K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$858/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

185 sq mi

9 people/sq mi

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

About 98847

98847 is a rural zip code in Peshastin, Washington (Chelan County), covering 185 sq mi of land. About 1,641 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 39.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $68,814 a year, 15% below the national median of $80,734. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $380,100, or 5.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $858 a month.

35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.8 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; education; and management. 17% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 98847 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy34.2%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%54th of 563 in WA
Residents 65 and older28.6%
96th
U.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%109th of 571 in WA
Self-employed workers16.9%
94th
U.S. 10% · WA 9.6%94th of 570 in WA
Uninsured rate16.1%
90th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%49th of 567 in WA
Unemployment rate7.1%
80th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%117th of 570 in WA
Veterans7.8%
75th
U.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%316th of 571 in WA
Income inequality (Gini)0.461
71st
U.S. 0.483 · WA 0.469123rd of 560 in WA
Per capita income$43,716
60th
U.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744260th of 570 in WA
Median home value$380,100
59th
U.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600355th of 536 in WA
Foreign-born residents11.9%
57th
U.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%174th of 571 in WA
Healthcare workers9.9%
57th
U.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%203rd of 570 in WA
Bachelor's degree or higher34.5%
56th
U.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%193rd of 571 in WA
Median age39.6
54th
U.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3327th of 571 in WA
Residents under 1821.6%
45th
U.S. 22% · WA 21.4%245th of 571 in WA
Work from home11.4%
43rd
U.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%345th of 570 in WA
Diversity index43.4
41st
U.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5252nd of 571 in WA
Median household income$68,814
34th
U.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141395th of 541 in WA
Homeownership rate60.3%
33rd
U.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%442nd of 563 in WA
Poverty rate6.1%
19th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%425th of 563 in WA
Average commute20.8 min
16th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min431st of 546 in WA
Median gross rent$858
10th
U.S. $1,413 · WA $1,760422nd of 475 in WA
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%392nd of 570 in WA
Rent-burdened renters31.8%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%421st of 541 in WA
Median earnings per worker$32,188
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959534th of 566 in WA
Government workers7.1%
4th
U.S. 14.5% · WA 16%527th of 570 in WA
Population1,641
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116378th of 571 in WA
Broadband access76.2%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WA 93.6%528th of 563 in WA
Population density9/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi464th of 571 in WA

Measure	98847	Chelan	WA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WA
Housing vacancy	34.2%	18.5%	7.3%	10.1%	98th	54th of 563
Residents 65 and older	28.6%	20.9%	16.6%	17.2%	96th	109th of 571
Self-employed workers	16.9%	11%	9.6%	10%	94th	94th of 570
Uninsured rateWeakness	16.1%	10.5%	6.3%	8.4%	90th	49th of 567
Unemployment rateWeakness	7.1%	3.7%	5.1%	5.2%	80th	117th of 570
Veterans	7.8%	6.4%	7.8%	6.2%	75th	316th of 571
Income inequality (Gini)	0.461	0.465	0.469	0.483	71st	123rd of 560
Per capita income	$43,716	$44,369	$53,744	$44,673	60th	260th of 570
Median home value	$380,100	$490,100	$564,600	$332,700	59th	355th of 536
Foreign-born residents	11.9%	14%	15.4%	14.1%	57th	174th of 571
Healthcare workers	9.9%	11.1%	9.3%	9.7%	57th	203rd of 570
Bachelor's degree or higher	34.5%	31.2%	39.6%	35.7%	56th	193rd of 571
Median age	39.6	40.4	38.3	38.9	54th	327th of 571
Residents under 18	21.6%	22.6%	21.4%	22%	45th	245th of 571
Work from home	11.4%	9.6%	19.8%	15.1%	43rd	345th of 570
Diversity index	43.4	49.2	56.5	61.4	41st	252nd of 571
Median household income	$68,814	$82,381	$98,141	$80,734	34th	395th of 541
Homeownership rate	60.3%	64.6%	63.8%	65.2%	33rd	442nd of 563
Poverty rateStrength	6.1%	8.3%	9.9%	12.5%	19th	425th of 563
Average commuteStrength	20.8 min	20.2 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	16th	431st of 546
Median gross rent	$858	$1,226	$1,760	$1,413	10th	422nd of 475
Tech workers	0.8%	2.1%	6.7%	3.8%	10th	392nd of 570
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31.8%	41.5%	49.9%	51.1%	6th	421st of 541
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,188	$46,195	$59,959	$49,666	5th	534th of 566
Government workers	7.1%	15.4%	16%	14.5%	4th	527th of 570
Population	1,641	80,172	7,816,116	334,922,499	2nd	378th of 571
Broadband accessWeakness	76.2%	90.7%	93.6%	91%	2nd	528th of 563
Population density	9/sq mi	27/sq mi	118/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	464th of 571

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

16%

5–17

10%

18–24

17%

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

23%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.6

Under 18

21.6%

65 and over

28.6%

Race and ethnicity

White72%
Black0%
Hispanic21%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other6%
Multiracial1.0%

Diversity index

43.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

11.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

61.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

83%

Spanish

16%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 705
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 55.7%
Married couples: 43.5%
Living alone: 43.8%
Veterans (of adults): 7.8%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

38%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

14%

Median household income

98847

$68,814

Chelan Co.

$82,381

Washington

$98,141

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$43,716

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

6.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

20%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.461

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

98847

$380,100

Chelan Co.

$490,100

Washington

$564,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

98847

$858

Chelan Co.

$1,226

Washington

$1,760

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

14%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

15%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,072
Owner-occupied: 60.3%
Vacant: 34.2%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31.8%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 3.6%
Home value to income: 5.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

77%

Carpooled

0.4%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

45%

20–29

11%

30–44

30%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

7.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

16%

Education

14%

Management

13%

Transportation and moving

12%

Sales

11%

Food service

10%

Healthcare

10%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Engineering and science

Computer and math

0.8%

Arts, media and sports

0.7%

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Production

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

17%

Agriculture and mining

16%

Education

14%

Admin, support and management

13%

Construction

11%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Retail

10%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Information

0.9%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.7%

Manufacturing

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$32,188

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

16.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

12.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	98847	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,798	$74,888
Service	$19,904	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,430	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$28,942	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,716	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

25%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

32%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 80.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
Households with broadband: 76.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.9%
No internet access: 22.4%
Without health insurance: 16.1%
Limited-English households: 9.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Peshastin
State: Washington
County: Chelan County
Center point: 47.4244° N, 120.6182° W
Land area: 185 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 98847

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
98836	Monitor, WA	9 mi	429	—	$380,100
98821	Dryden, WA	9.2 mi	1,019	$134,233	—
98815	Cashmere, WA	9.7 mi	7,830	$88,108	$554,300
98801	Wenatchee, WA	13 mi	45,426	$81,488	$461,200
98807	Wenatchee, WA · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
98922	Cle Elum, WA	18 mi	7,688	$73,603	$647,600
98940	Ronald, WA	20 mi	858	$246,441	$612,800
98802	East Wenatchee, WA	22 mi	33,539	$87,744	$450,300
98828	Malaga, WA	22 mi	1,898	$70,197	$437,600
98941	Roslyn, WA	23 mi	1,076	$104,800	$565,200
98943	South Cle Elum, WA	23 mi	579	$66,750	$374,300
98811	Ardenvoir, WA	24 mi	6	—	—

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Questions about 98847

What city is zip code 98847?

98847 is assigned to Peshastin, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 98847 in?

98847 is in Chelan County, Washington.

What is the population of 98847?

About 1,641 people live in 98847, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 98847 in?

98847 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 98847?

The median household income in 98847 is $68,814.

What zip codes are near 98847?

The closest zip codes to 98847 are 98836, 98821, 98815, 98801, 98807.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98847, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.