ZIP Code 98859 in Wauconda, WA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Wauconda, Washington
Names to Avoid:
Bodie
County:Okanogan County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:9:59:46 PM
Population:230 [See All]
Area Code:509
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:48.8270, -118.9733
Land Area:121.614 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 98859 has 230 residents and 98 households (average 2.35 persons per household). The median age is 58.0 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 57.0% male and 43.0% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.0%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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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:230Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:476Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:202Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$97,227Source: Census ACS
Households:98Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.35Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.33Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--21319214416413619718717817413778353476
Decennial Census238------------------230------
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: 58

Male Median Age: 58.9

Female Median Age: 56.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male466539800412101114131538
Female514125640334912913351
Total9710178151203716192323261889
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:19188.02%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*104.61%
Asian:00%
American Indian:104.61%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:62.76%
Total:217100%
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:13156.96%58.9 years
Females:9943.04%56.5 years
Total:230100%58.0 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:47399.37%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:30.63%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.63%
Total Population:476100%
Total Native Population:47399.37%
Total Foreign-born Population:30.63%
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 $97,227, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $83,352 (600.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,185. Family households earn a median of $74,922 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $74,922). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $60,431, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $60,431 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.3%, which is much lower than 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 (75.5%).

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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$13,875$16,125$15,078$6,065$0$0$0$0$71,042$85,500$88,173$94,432$97,227
Median Family Income$48,661$51,000$46,250$0$0$0$69,514$69,766$83,529$86,000$88,365$72,045$74,922
Median NonFamily Income$2,499$2,499$2,499$5,625$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$2,499$2,499$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$26,875$25,179$0$0$0$0$0$0$60,417$47,333$48,750$57,917$60,431
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:18457.32%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:13742.68%
Total:321100%
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:13975.54%
Service:00.00%
Sales and Office:2010.87%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2513.59%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:184100%
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 $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($519,800), is down $24,500 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $110,400. 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 80.61% (48.87% with a mortgage, 51.13% free-and-clear) and renters 19.39% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 22.90%, which is much 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$24,500$37,500$150,700$24,000$0$169,400$0$123,400$110,400$120,000$113,800$0$0
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 $999:32100.00%
$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:00.00%
Total:32100%
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):6539.39%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):6841.21%
Renter Occupied:3219.39%
Total Occupied Housing Units:165100%

Occupied Housing Units:16577.10%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4922.90%
Total Housing Units:214100%
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:21198.60%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:31.40%
Total Housing Units:214100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 11.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (38.80%). High school or higher is 80.90%, which is on par with the state rate (92.20%). The uninsured rate is 24.40%, 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 29.10 percentage points since 2011. 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 college (96.97%). College enrollment is 96.97%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.00%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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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:41.25%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:5717.81%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):5416.88%
Some college, no degree:4915.31%
Associate's degree:11937.19%
Bachelor's degree:3510.94%
Graduate or professional degree:20.63%
Total:320100%
High school or higher:25980.94%
Bachelor's degree or higher:3711.56%
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:29054.00%
Public Insurance:13124.39%
No Insurance:11621.60%
Total:537100%
Has Health Insurance:42178.40%
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 Poverty29.1%1.9%2.5%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:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):13.03%
College or graduate school:3296.97%
Total:33100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):13.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98859 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 1 people with an annual payroll of $87,000. USPS data shows 86 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:86Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:197Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:86Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$12,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$87,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98859 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 98859. It covers 121.614 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.031 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:121.614 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.031 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98860 | | 98858

Schools in ZIP Code 98859


We could not locate which school district 98859 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.

Oroville Elementary 808 Main
Oroville, WA 98844
District: Oroville School DistrictNearby
Oroville Middle-High School 1016 Ironwood
Oroville, WA 98844
District: Oroville School DistrictNearby
Tonasket Elementary School 35es Highway 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
District: Tonasket School DistrictNearby
Tonasket High School 35hs Highway 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
District: Tonasket School DistrictNearby
Tonasket Outreach School 35 Hs Hwy 20
Tonasket, WA 98855
District: Tonasket School DistrictNearby
Grace Christian Academy 35 N Clark Ave
Republic, WA 99166
District: Private SchoolNearby
Peaceful Valley Christian School 32084 Hwy 97 #d
Tonasket, WA 98855
District: Private SchoolNearby
Omak Adventist Christian School 425 W Second Ave
Omak, WA 98841
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98859


Whitworth University 300 W Hawthorne Rd
Spokane, WA 99251
Type: Post Secondary
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs 300 W Hawthorne Rd
Spokane, WA 99251
Type: Post Secondary
International Beauty Education Center 12832 West Sunset Highway
Airway Heights, WA 99001-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Spokane Falls Community College 3410 W Whistalks Way
Spokane, WA 99224-5288
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest Hvac/R Training Center 204 E. Nora Ave
Spokane, WA 99207
Type: Post Secondary
Great Northern University 611 East Indiana Avenue
Spokane, WA 99207-2550
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 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • 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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