Zip code 98855: Tonasket, Washington

Q: What city is zip code 98855?

98855 is assigned to Tonasket, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 98855 in?

98855 is in Okanogan County, Washington.

Q: What is the population of 98855?

About 5,857 people live in 98855, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 98855?

The median household income in 98855 is $60,179.

Q: What zip codes are near 98855?

The closest zip codes to 98855 are 98849, 98859, 98844, 98841, 98827.

Residential delivery areaOkanogan CountyPacific Time

Population

5,857

Median household income

$60K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$258K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$908/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

632 sq mi

9 people/sq mi

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

About 98855

98855 is a rural zip code in Tonasket, Washington (Okanogan County), covering 632 sq mi of land. About 5,857 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 42.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $60,179 a year, 25% below the national median of $80,734. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $257,800, or 4.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 76% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $908 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 18.7 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 98855 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans14.3%
97th
U.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%74th of 571 in WA
Housing vacancy21.4%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%97th of 563 in WA
Government workers24.3%
94th
U.S. 14.5% · WA 16%154th of 570 in WA
Healthcare workers13.2%
89th
U.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%70th of 570 in WA
Poverty rate21.9%
88th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%57th of 563 in WA
Residents 65 and older22.5%
85th
U.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%197th of 571 in WA
Uninsured rate12.3%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%74th of 567 in WA
Self-employed workers12.5%
80th
U.S. 10% · WA 9.6%176th of 570 in WA
Median age42.2
73rd
U.S. 38.9 · WA 38.3246th of 571 in WA
Unemployment rate6.3%
72nd
U.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%157th of 570 in WA
Homeownership rate75.6%
68th
U.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%275th of 563 in WA
Residents under 1822.6%
55th
U.S. 22% · WA 21.4%211th of 571 in WA
Foreign-born residents9.5%
49th
U.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%223rd of 571 in WA
Diversity index44.5
43rd
U.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5244th of 571 in WA
Work from home11%
40th
U.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%366th of 570 in WA
Median home value$257,800
35th
U.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600468th of 536 in WA
Bachelor's degree or higher24.7%
33rd
U.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%331st of 571 in WA
Income inequality (Gini)0.411
30th
U.S. 0.483 · WA 0.469317th of 560 in WA
Median earnings per worker$41,820
28th
U.S. $49,666 · WA $59,959445th of 566 in WA
Rent-burdened renters42.9%
23rd
U.S. 51.1% · WA 49.9%326th of 541 in WA
Median household income$60,179
20th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · WA $98,141465th of 541 in WA
Per capita income$30,439
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · WA $53,744481st of 570 in WA
Broadband access86.2%
16th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · WA 93.6%460th of 563 in WA
Median gross rent$908
14th
U.S. $1,413 · WA $1,760399th of 475 in WA
Population5,857
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116279th of 571 in WA
Average commute18.7 min
8th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · WA 26.6 min478th of 546 in WA
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%409th of 570 in WA
Population density9/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi460th of 571 in WA

Measure	98855	Okanogan	WA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WA
Veterans	14.3%	9%	7.8%	6.2%	97th	74th of 571
Housing vacancy	21.4%	20.8%	7.3%	10.1%	94th	97th of 563
Government workers	24.3%	20.9%	16%	14.5%	94th	154th of 570
Healthcare workers	13.2%	8%	9.3%	9.7%	89th	70th of 570
Poverty rateWeakness	21.9%	20.7%	9.9%	12.5%	88th	57th of 563
Residents 65 and older	22.5%	23.2%	16.6%	17.2%	85th	197th of 571
Uninsured rateWeakness	12.3%	14.9%	6.3%	8.4%	81st	74th of 567
Self-employed workers	12.5%	14.6%	9.6%	10%	80th	176th of 570
Median age	42.2	43.2	38.3	38.9	73rd	246th of 571
Unemployment rate	6.3%	4.5%	5.1%	5.2%	72nd	157th of 570
Homeownership rate	75.6%	72.4%	63.8%	65.2%	68th	275th of 563
Residents under 18	22.6%	21.6%	21.4%	22%	55th	211th of 571
Foreign-born residents	9.5%	13.2%	15.4%	14.1%	49th	223rd of 571
Diversity index	44.5	55.6	56.5	61.4	43rd	244th of 571
Work from home	11%	16.2%	19.8%	15.1%	40th	366th of 570
Median home value	$257,800	$299,800	$564,600	$332,700	35th	468th of 536
Bachelor's degree or higher	24.7%	24.7%	39.6%	35.7%	33rd	331st of 571
Income inequality (Gini)	0.411	0.459	0.469	0.483	30th	317th of 560
Median earnings per worker	$41,820	$39,416	$59,959	$49,666	28th	445th of 566
Rent-burdened renters	42.9%	39.2%	49.9%	51.1%	23rd	326th of 541
Median household incomeWeakness	$60,179	$63,207	$98,141	$80,734	20th	465th of 541
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,439	$33,889	$53,744	$44,673	20th	481st of 570
Broadband accessWeakness	86.2%	86.9%	93.6%	91%	16th	460th of 563
Median gross rent	$908	$887	$1,760	$1,413	14th	399th of 475
Population	5,857	43,425	7,816,116	334,922,499	9th	279th of 571
Average commuteStrength	18.7 min	18.4 min	26.6 min	26.4 min	8th	478th of 546
Tech workers	0.6%	0.9%	6.7%	3.8%	7th	409th of 570
Population density	9/sq mi	8/sq mi	118/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	460th 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

17%

5–17

18–24

14%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

16%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.2

Under 18

22.6%

65 and over

22.5%

Race and ethnicity

White72%
Black2%
Hispanic18%
Asian0.4%
Native American0.8%
Pacific Islander0.2%
Other3%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

44.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

60.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,328
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 71.6%
Married couples: 58.7%
Living alone: 25.4%
Veterans (of adults): 14.3%
Male / female: 54% / 46%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

21%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

18%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

98855

$60,179

Okanogan Co.

$63,207

Washington

$98,141

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,439

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

21.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

12.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.411

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

98855

$257,800

Okanogan Co.

$299,800

Washington

$564,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

98855

$908

Okanogan Co.

$887

Washington

$1,760

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

22%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,963
Owner-occupied: 75.6%
Vacant: 21.4%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 4.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.5%
Home value to income: 4.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

11%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

39%

10–19

25%

20–29

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

Average commute

18.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

49.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

16%

Healthcare

13%

Construction and repair

12%

Education

Office and admin

Management

Engineering and science

Transportation and moving

Food service

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Production

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.6%

Industries

Agriculture and mining

23%

Health care and social assistance

19%

Education

14%

Retail

12%

Public administration

Construction

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Wholesale

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

0.6%

Information

0.2%

Arts and recreation

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$41,820

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	98855	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$67,054	$74,888
Service	$27,765	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,094	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$39,090	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,607	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

30%

Some college

18%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 84.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.4%
Households with broadband: 86.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.4%
No internet access: 9.5%
Without health insurance: 12.3%
Limited-English households: 0.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Tonasket
State: Washington
County: Okanogan County
Center point: 48.6745° N, 119.2530° W
Land area: 632 sq mi
Water area: 2.6 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 98855

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
98849	Riverside, WA	12 mi	1,096	$63,875	$277,200
98859	Wauconda, WA	16 mi	435	$98,108	—
98844	Oroville, WA	18 mi	4,873	$44,201	$293,800
98841	Omak, WA	20 mi	9,737	$71,809	$274,000
98827	Loomis, WA	26 mi	289	$43,309	—
98819	Conconully, WA	27 mi	182	$63,000	$219,400
99166	Republic, WA	27 mi	2,953	$56,676	$286,000
99155	Nespelem, WA	28 mi	1,009	$50,909	$143,100
98840	Okanogan, WA	29 mi	4,892	$57,342	$261,600
99150	Malo, WA	31 mi	351	$61,833	$332,400
99118	Curlew, WA	32 mi	899	$68,875	$323,800
98829	Malott, WA	36 mi	361	$36,875	$392,000

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Questions about 98855

What city is zip code 98855?

98855 is assigned to Tonasket, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 98855 in?

98855 is in Okanogan County, Washington.

What is the population of 98855?

About 5,857 people live in 98855, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 98855 in?

98855 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 98855?

The median household income in 98855 is $60,179.

What zip codes are near 98855?

The closest zip codes to 98855 are 98849, 98859, 98844, 98841, 98827.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98855, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.