98816 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 98816, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

98816 is a zip code in Chelan County and Douglas County, Washington, which covers Chelan CCD, Entiat CCD, Manson CCD, Stehekin CCD, and Bridgeport, with a total population of 6,219 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 98816 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 98816.

The estimated population of people living in 98816 is 6,219, with a median age of 46.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 98816 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,219
+3.56%
-1.64%
2020
6,005
 -0.03% -
2019
6,007
 -1.85% -
2018
6,120
 -3.21% -
2017
6,323
 - -

Population of 98816 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 98816 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
72.5%
61.4%
 +18.08%
Black/African American
0%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.5%
0.2%
 +150.00%
Hispanic
24.7%
38.4%
 -35.68%
Asian
1.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.1%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 98816 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 98816 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 98816 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 98816 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46 +13.3% 45.3 +4.86% 47.3 +20.05%
2020 40.6 +0.25% 43.2 +0.47% 39.4 -1.01%
2019 40.5 -1.22% 43 +2.87% 39.8 -1.97%
2018 41 -0.49% 41.8 +2.7% 40.6 -7.94%
2017 41.2 - 40.7 - 44.1 -

The median age of the 98816 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 98816 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 294 -19.82% 353 -30.83% 228 242
10 to 19 372 +26.56% 318 +53.56% 463 450
20 to 29 524 -26.14% 111 +107.82% 354 219
30 to 39 401 1.09% 391 +10.78% 398 429
40 to 49 679 -47.18% 436 -35.96% 396 289
50 to 59 458 +3.66% 362 +27.26% 460 434
60 to 69 362 +8.09% 434 -24.14% 371 316
70+ 377 +49.86% 451 +38.28% 559 611

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 98816 zip code is $63,435.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 98816.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $58,092.00
  • 45 to 64
    $101,790.00
  • 65 and over
    $56,638.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 98816 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 98816, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 98816 is currently $92,346.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

10.14% of households in 98816 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 98816 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.52%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.85%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    27.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.21%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.94%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.10%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.14%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 98816 is $39,384.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 98816 by the total population of 98816.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 98816 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 98816 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    15.87%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.99%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    41.50%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.96%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 98816 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 98816 zip over the age of 16 is 5,208.

Of those people, a total of 60.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 98816 is 55.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 98816 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 372 54.60% 12.80%
20 to 24 years 476 91.80% 33.20%
25 to 29 years 97 76.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 331 86.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 744 78.80% 7.20%
45 to 54 years 751 83.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 580 63.10% 0.30%
60 to 64 years 165 29.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,135 33.50% 2.90%
75 years and over 557 21.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 98816. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,386 53.60% 4.40%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 35 65.70% 0.00%
Asian 67 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 679 96.00% 18.60%
Two or more races 41 82.90% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,052 93.50% 16.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,020 50.30% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 98816 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 98816 is 2,904, with median earnings of $36,744.00.

Women in 98816 are earning approximately 75.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,904 $36,744.00
Male 1,676 $39,342.00
Female 1,228 $29,837.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 98816 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 391 $59,858.00
Business and Financial 146 $53,036.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $105,202.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 99 $35,913.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 31 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 161 $59,663.00
Healthcare Support 90 $29,357.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 214 $6,853.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 226 $37,386.00
Personal Care and Service 149 $45,963.00
Sales 285 $50,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 247 $13,506.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 301 $26,885.00
Construction and Extraction 67 $26,861.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 155 $35,633.00
Production 46 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 75 $54,659.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 98816 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 98816.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 230 $63,782.00 161 $53,628.00
Business and Financial 73 $65,720.00 73 $31,792.00
Computer and Mathematical 67 $105,202.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 41 $0.00 58 $5,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $0.00 15 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 36 $0.00 125 $57,933.00
Healthcare Support 15 $0.00 75 $28,821.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 81 $20,820.00 133 $5,884.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 185 $37,472.00 41 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $0.00 94 $45,574.00
Sales 205 $56,455.00 80 $14,043.00
Office and Administrative Support 77 $0.00 170 $33,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 137 $29,301.00 164 $25,198.00
Construction and Extraction 67 $26,861.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 155 $35,633.00 0 $0.00
Production 46 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 70 $54,091.00 5 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,437 households in 98816, with an average household size of 2.51 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,524 families living in the 98816 zip code with an average family size of 3.25 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 98816:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,177 106 241 913
Average Household Size 3.29 3.15 3.32 1.22
Total Families 1,177 106 241 0
Average Household Size 3.28 3.04 3.23 0

Poverty

Of the 1,524 families living in 98816, 9.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 98816:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,792 housing units in 98816.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,437 50.86%
Vacant 2,355 49.14%

15.63% of the total 4,792 housing units in 98816 are rental units. This is approximately 749 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,521 are occupied by the owner - or 31.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 98816 is $1,134.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 98816 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    167
  • Less than $500
    103
  • $500 to $999
    221
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    185
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    240
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 98816 is $363,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 98816 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    80
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    83
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    46
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    288
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    601
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    366
  • $1,000,000 or more
    57

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 98816. The chart below shows the number of properties in 98816 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    534
  • 1940 to 1949
    492
  • 1950 to 1959
    246
  • 1960 to 1969
    256
  • 1970 to 1979
    392
  • 1980 to 1989
    792
  • 1990 to 1999
    826
  • 2000 to 2009
    797
  • 2010 to 2013
    457
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 98816 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    79
  • 1 vehicle available
    788
  • 2 vehicles available
    811
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    759

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 98816 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 98816 that commute to work in a particular way.

18 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 98816.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    419
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    416
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    544
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    480
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    172
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    30
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    240
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    11
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    7
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    54
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    122
  • 90 or more minutes
    43

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 98816 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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