ZIP Code 98828 -- Malaga, WA
Chelan | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Home prices are 6.2x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
- 88.68% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 98828
ZIP code 98828 in Malaga, Washington is a unknown area with a population of 1,898. The median household income is $70,197, which is This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $437,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 6.2x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 152.6 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 34.90 years. Approximately 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Chelan, WA.
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This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.
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Housing is expensive relative to income
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 98828 is 52.6% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 98828
ZIP code 98828 (Malaga, WA) has a total population of 1,898 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 34.90 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 98828 is $70,197 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 6% below the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 98828 is primarily located in Malaga, Washington (WA). It falls within Chelan County.
The median home value in ZIP code 98828 is $437,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,766.
The median age in ZIP code 98828 is 34.90 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area younger than the national average.
ZIP code 98828 has a cost of living index of 152.64 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 98828, 25.94% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 9.30% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 98828 is 3.73%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 0.00% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.