ZIP Code 98852 in Stehekin, WA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Stehekin, Washington
County:Chelan County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:59:35 PM
Population:91 [See All]
Area Code:509
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:48.2583, -120.5824
Land Area:134.252 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 98852 has 91 residents and 36 households (average 2.53 persons per household). The median age is 49.2 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.0% male and 56.0% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (74.7%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.5%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5%, which is slightly higher than the state average (13.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:91Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:30Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:0.7 people per sq mile
Average Income:$46,875Source: Census ACS
Households:36Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$608,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.53Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.74Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--342415715157151520203230
Decennial Census104------------------91------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 49.2

Male Median Age: 42.5

Female Median Age: 59.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male121624212527041000
Female432230311304692512
Total55385452382116133512
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6873.91%
Black:11.09%
Hispanic:*1516.30%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:11.09%
Other:77.61%
Total:92100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4043.96%42.5 years
Females:5156.04%59.5 years
Total:91100%49.2 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:30100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:30100%
Total Native Population:30100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $46,875, which is much lower than the state median ($94,952), is down $14,375 (23.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $36,250 for nonfamily households (a difference of $36,250). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($63,283), with a current gap of $0 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 46.7%, which is markedly below the state rate (64.7%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (64.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$61,250$131,250$86,250$21,250$0$31,250$33,750$36,250$38,125$0$41,250$43,750$46,875
Median Family Income$48,750$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$130,417$0$0$21,250$21,250$0$0$0$0$0$0$36,250
Median Male Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$36,250$60,417$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:1446.67%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:1653.33%
Total:30100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:964.29%
Service:214.29%
Sales and Office:00.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:321.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:14100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $608,300, which is far above the national median ($303,400), is up $464,500 (323.02%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $608,300. 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. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. The vacancy rate is 86.13%, which is far higher than the state rate (7.42%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$143,800$316,700$0$0$0$241,700$0$0$0$0$0$604,200$608,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:00.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:2100.00%
Total:2100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1789.47%
Renter Occupied:210.53%
Total Occupied Housing Units:19100%

Occupied Housing Units:1913.87%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):11886.13%
Total Housing Units:137100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:13598.54%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:21.46%
Total Housing Units:137100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 33.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 90.00%, which is on par with the state rate (92.20%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 90.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 73.30%, which is markedly above the state rate (35.80%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:310.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):620.00%
Some college, no degree:516.67%
Associate's degree:620.00%
Bachelor's degree:826.67%
Graduate or professional degree:26.67%
Total:30100%
High school or higher:2790.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1033.33%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2755.10%
Public Insurance:2244.90%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:49100%
Has Health Insurance:49100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98852 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 13 business establishments, employing about 24 people with an annual payroll of $1,480,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:90Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:13Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$151,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,480,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:24Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98852 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 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 98852. It covers 134.252 sq mi of land and a water area of 8.07 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:134.252 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:8.07 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98853 | | 98851

Schools in ZIP Code 98852


ZIP Code 98852 is in the Stehekin School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Stehekin Elementary 3 Mile Main Valley Rd
Stehekin, WA 98852
District: Stehekin School District
Little Star Montessori School 101 Norfolk Rd
Winthrop, WA 98862
District: Private SchoolNearby
Log Church Christian School 209 4th St S
Brewster, WA 98812
District: Private SchoolNearby
Brewster Adventist Christian School 115 Valley Rd
Brewster, WA 98812
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98852


Wenatchee Valley College 1300 Fifth St
Wenatchee, WA 98801-1799
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College - Naval Station Everett/Marysville 13910 45th Ave Northeast, Suite 802
Marysville, WA 98271-7854
Type: Post Secondary
Washington State University - Everett Campus 915 N. Broadway
Everett, WA 98201
Type: Post Secondary
Everett Community College 2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201
Type: Post Secondary
Washington State University - North Puget Sound Everett Campus 2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201-1352
Type: Post Secondary
Evergreen Beauty And Barber College-Everett 802 Se Everett Mall Way Ste A
Everett, WA 98208
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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