| City: | Monitor, Washington |
| County: | Chelan County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:13:43 AM |
| Population: | 515 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.4755, -120.4104 |
| Land Area: | 7.156 sq mi |
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Monitor sits in Chelan County, Washington, a rural area of roughly 8 square miles where orchard roads outnumber city streets. The post office serves 515 residents across 183 households, but it maintains 335 PO Boxes. That's 1.83 boxes per household. This isn't unusual inefficiency. Monitor is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery across the territory. The post office also serves surrounding agricultural areas where rural route delivery reaches some residents but PO Boxes remain the most reliable option.
Two rural carrier routes operate here, delivering along roads named for the area's character: Fairview Canyon Road, Monitor Orchard Road, Old Monitor Road. Street names like Zager, Bardin James, and Ayers mark family properties rather than subdivisions. This is working farmland, not a bedroom community.
With a median household income of $111,109 and median home values around $407,900, Monitor's economy runs on agriculture but supports a comfortable lifestyle. Of working residents, 21% work from home. That's higher than most rural areas, suggesting a mix of farm operations, remote professionals, and small businesses that don't require daily commutes. The community includes 9 business establishments employing 142 people locally.
Median age is 38.4 years. The population is 77% white, with 11% identifying as Hispanic or other races. Just 16% of adults hold bachelor's degrees, typical for agricultural communities where expertise comes from experience rather than universities. Most residents own their homes (118 owner-occupied vs 65 rentals), and seasonal vacancy is minimal. People live here year-round.
All mail to Monitor addresses requires either a PO Box or uses rural route delivery. Standard street addressing isn't available. The post office facility code is P (Post Office) with no city carrier delivery service.
Street names like Monitor Orchard Road and Fairview Canyon Road mark agricultural properties and family lands rather than residential subdivisions.
ZIP Code 98836 has 515 residents and 183 households (average 2.81 persons per household). The median age is 38.4 years, about the same as the state (38.1) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 61.4% male and 38.6% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (77.1%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (18.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.3%, which is higher than the state average (13.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 515Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 789Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 72.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $111,109Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 183Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $407,900Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.81Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.92Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 714 | 671 | 764 | 1,058 | 800 | 948 | 1,042 | 1,233 | 1,051 | 953 | 796 | 883 | 789 |
| Decennial Census | 584 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 515 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.4
Male Median Age: 40.1
Female Median Age: 37.2
| 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 | 12 | 22 | 22 | 42 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 26 | 21 | 13 | 29 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 0 |
| Female | 11 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 23 | 43 | 41 | 55 | 24 | 16 | 31 | 32 | 45 | 33 | 26 | 42 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 3 |
| White: | 397 | 71.15% |
| Black: | 1 | 0.18% |
| Hispanic:* | 94 | 16.85% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.54% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.72% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.36% |
| Other: | 57 | 10.22% |
| Total: | 558 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 316 | 61.36% | 40.1 years |
| Females: | 199 | 38.64% | 37.2 years |
| Total: | 515 | 100% | 38.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 533 | 67.55% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 53 | 6.72% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 203 | 32.45% |
| Total Population: | 789 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 533 | 67.55% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 256 | 32.45% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $111,109, which is far above the national median ($78,538), is up $51,994 (88.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $111,109. Family households earn a median of $111,725 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $111,725). By gender, male median income is $50,167 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($63,283), with a current gap of $50,167 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 51.6%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (64.7%). The unemployment rate is 9.2%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (65.7%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $59,115 | $58,750 | $62,244 | $65,462 | $66,172 | $66,462 | $67,083 | $40,963 | $0 | $40,653 | $0 | $0 | $111,109 |
| Median Family Income | $47,463 | $65,795 | $72,961 | $66,661 | $72,917 | $67,358 | $67,963 | $41,203 | $0 | $40,653 | $0 | $0 | $111,725 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $76,379 | $11,741 | $0 | $15,536 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $36,618 | $37,292 | $39,926 | $29,503 | $0 | $0 | $21,997 | $30,481 | $0 | $43,413 | $45,845 | $41,250 | $50,167 |
| Median Female Income | $15,720 | $29,135 | $29,342 | $16,894 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,553 | $36,063 | $38,654 | $38,361 | $43,542 | $0 |
| Employed: | 324 | 46.82% |
| Unemployed: | 33 | 4.77% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 335 | 48.41% |
| Total: | 692 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 213 | 65.74% |
| Service: | 71 | 21.91% |
| Sales and Office: | 21 | 6.48% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 3.40% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 2.47% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 324 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $407,900, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $182,300 (80.81%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $407,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($1,682), is down $1,004 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (46.44% with a mortgage, 53.56% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $225,600 | $306,100 | $319,000 | $318,000 | $252,100 | $268,100 | $246,900 | $240,200 | $0 | $443,400 | $463,100 | $420,400 | $407,900 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,004 | $1,093 | $0 | $1,018 | $811 | $0 | $0 | $624 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 124 | 46.44% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 143 | 53.56% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 267 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 267 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 267 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 177 | 66.29% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 90 | 33.71% |
| Total Housing Units: | 267 | 100% |
In 2023, 16.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 60.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (92.20%). The uninsured rate is 20.90%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 14.70 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 32.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (79.32%). College enrollment is 12.66%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 129 | 24.43% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 82 | 15.53% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 83 | 15.72% |
| Some college, no degree: | 74 | 14.02% |
| Associate's degree: | 74 | 14.02% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 52 | 9.85% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 34 | 6.44% |
| Total: | 528 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 317 | 60.04% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 86 | 16.29% |
| Private Insurance: | 413 | 44.84% |
| Public Insurance: | 343 | 37.24% |
| No Insurance: | 165 | 17.92% |
| Total: | 921 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 756 | 82.08% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 14.7% | 11.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 10.0% | 36.9% | 32.5% | 38.7% | 43.4% | 23.2% | 0.0% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 19 | 8.02% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 188 | 79.32% |
| College or graduate school: | 30 | 12.66% |
| Total: | 237 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 207 | 87.34% |
ZIP Code 98836 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 9 business establishments, employing about 146 people with an annual payroll of $4,910,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 364Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 9Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,340,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,910,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 146Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98836 is located in Chelan County, Washington, within the Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 48300) and Washington's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 123,251 people, about 0.42% of whom live in ZIP Code 98836. It covers 7.156 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.086 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 48300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 123,251Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 7.156 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.086 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7359.7 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 98836 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.