| City: | Malott, Washington |
| County: | Okanogan County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:13:35 AM |
| Population: | 716 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 48.2912, -119.7520 |
| Land Area: | 70.88 sq mi |
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Malott sits in Washington's Okanogan County, covering 88 square miles of rural territory in north-central Washington. The post office maintains 319 PO Boxes for 235 households, a 1.36 adoption rate that shows the office serves residents from beyond the immediate community. This is a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists across the entire territory.
Rural carrier routes handle limited delivery along roads like Chiliwist Road, B and O Road, and Old Highway 97, but most residents rely on PO Boxes. The population of 716 lives across spread-out properties. With 320 total residential delivery points and only 1 single-family dwelling unit classified for standard delivery, the PO Box isn't just common here. It's the primary way people get mail.
About 20% of residents (144 people) are Native American, while 54% identify as white and 16% as some other race. Median age is 38.2 years. Household size runs larger than average, with 3 people per household. That's typical for rural communities where extended families may live together.
This is agricultural territory. Of working residents, 106 people work in agriculture, forestry, fishing, or hunting. Another 181 work in transportation and warehousing. Those two sectors dominate the local economy. Median household income sits at $36,293, with per capita income of $29,978. Education levels are modest: 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Home values here average $308,600. About 77% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, while 23% are rentals. Seasonal vacancy is minimal: only 21 of 271 housing units are used seasonally. This is a year-round community, not a vacation area.
The Malott post office has served this area since before October 2004, when postal tracking systems began. Street names like Okanogan Street, Columbia Street, and Alaska Street hint at the region's geography and history. Other roads, Turkey Gulch Road and Three Devils Road, carry the colorful names common to rural Western communities.
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| **Population** | 716 |
| **Households** | 235 |
| **PO Boxes** | 319 |
| **Area** | 88.2 sq mi |
| **Median Age** | 38.2 years |
| **Median Household Income** | $36,293 |
| **Median Home Value** | $308,600 |
| **Native American Population** | 20% |
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Malott, WA 98829Street names like Turkey Gulch Road and Three Devils Road carry the colorful naming tradition of rural Western communities, while Chiliwist Road and B and O Road serve as the main delivery corridors.
ZIP Code 98829 has 716 residents and 235 households (average 2.85 persons per household). The median age is 38.2 years, about the same as the state (38.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.0% male and 44.0% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (53.9%, much lower than the state average of 66.6% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 24.2%, which is much higher than the state average (13.7%), and American Indian & Alaska Native share is much higher than both the state (1.6%) and national averages (1.1%).
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| 2020 Population: | 716Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 441Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 10.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $36,293Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 235Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $308,600Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.85Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.58Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 306 | 486 | 645 | 750 | 670 | 694 | 712 | 829 | 616 | 451 | 647 | 638 | 441 |
| Decennial Census | 564 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 716 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.2
Male Median Age: 36.8
Female Median Age: 40.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 24 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 18 | 13 | 22 | 34 | 24 | 30 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 5 |
| Female | 15 | 25 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 8 | 28 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 9 |
| Total | 39 | 54 | 59 | 38 | 40 | 52 | 51 | 41 | 37 | 36 | 30 | 62 | 39 | 46 | 30 | 20 | 28 | 14 |
| White: | 386 | 46.96% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 173 | 21.05% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 144 | 17.52% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.24% |
| Other: | 117 | 14.23% |
| Total: | 822 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 401 | 56.01% | 36.8 years |
| Females: | 315 | 43.99% | 40.1 years |
| Total: | 716 | 100% | 38.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 297 | 67.35% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 9 | 2.04% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 135 | 32.65% |
| Total Population: | 441 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 297 | 67.35% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 144 | 32.65% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $36,293, which is considerably lower than the state median ($94,952), is down $47,163 (56.5%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $4,082. Family households earn a median of $94,063 versus $30,347 for nonfamily households (a difference of $63,716). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $32,917, which is much lower than the state female median ($63,283), with a current gap of $32,917 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 50.4%, which is much lower than the state rate (64.7%). The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (53.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,456 | $57,857 | $58,375 | $37,125 | $35,107 | $35,476 | $50,192 | $39,107 | $40,375 | $36,607 | $27,500 | $26,823 | $36,293 |
| Median Family Income | $84,375 | $83,026 | $85,291 | $57,727 | $35,464 | $29,881 | $44,375 | $39,107 | $42,375 | $41,719 | $55,476 | $0 | $94,063 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $25,938 | $25,833 | $26,250 | $26,042 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,942 | $0 | $30,347 |
| Median Male Income | $73,372 | $75,893 | $65,786 | $51,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $41,750 | $41,389 | $44,069 | $43,538 | $0 | $45,750 | $49,432 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $43,214 | $32,917 |
| Employed: | 198 | 48.41% |
| Unemployed: | 8 | 1.96% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 203 | 49.63% |
| Total: | 409 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 12 | 6.06% |
| Service: | 5 | 2.53% |
| Sales and Office: | 46 | 23.23% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 106 | 53.54% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 29 | 14.65% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 198 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $308,600, which is well under the state median ($519,800), is up $136,900 (79.73%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $41,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,682), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 80.29% (24.55% with a mortgage, 75.45% free-and-clear) and renters 19.71% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.49%, which is far higher than the state rate (7.42%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $171,700 | $168,400 | $181,900 | $255,700 | $0 | $338,300 | $404,800 | $340,000 | $350,000 | $406,000 | $180,600 | $204,000 | $308,600 |
| Less than $500: | 23 | 56.10% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 18 | 43.90% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 41 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $0 | $422 | $450 | $0 | $0 | $729 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 41 | 19.71% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 126 | 60.58% |
| Renter Occupied: | 41 | 19.71% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 208 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 208 | 88.51% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 27 | 11.49% |
| Total Housing Units: | 235 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 199 | 84.68% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 18 | 7.66% |
| Other Units: | 18 | 7.66% |
| Total Housing Units: | 235 | 100% |
In 2023, 13.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 81.10%, which is on par with the state rate (92.20%). The uninsured rate is 31.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.40%). Private coverage is 27.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (70.90%). The share of people in poverty is 18.60%, which is on par with the state rate (6.40%), up 18.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is pre-K (27.27%). College enrollment is 27.27%, which is on par with the state rate (25.00%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 60 | 15.35% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 14 | 3.58% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 195 | 49.87% |
| Some college, no degree: | 57 | 14.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 11 | 2.81% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 49 | 12.53% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5 | 1.28% |
| Total: | 391 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 317 | 81.07% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 54 | 13.81% |
| Private Insurance: | 123 | 25.47% |
| Public Insurance: | 222 | 45.96% |
| No Insurance: | 138 | 28.57% |
| Total: | 483 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 345 | 71.43% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 14.5% | 12.6% | 24.0% | 34.9% | 38.4% | 26.5% | 32.7% | 20.6% | 31.1% | 32.5% | 42.6% | 18.6% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 12 | 27.27% |
| Kindergarten: | 5 | 11.36% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8 | 18.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 7 | 15.91% |
| College or graduate school: | 12 | 27.27% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 17 | 38.64% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 20 | 45.45% |
ZIP Code 98829 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 11 people with an annual payroll of $484,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 574Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $107,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $484,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 11Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98829 is located in Okanogan County, Washington, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Washington's 4th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 98829. It covers 70.88 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.282 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 70.88 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.282 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 19250.22 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5342380Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Malott CDP; WashingtonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 98829 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.