ZIP Code 98843 -- Orondo, WA
Douglas | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Home prices are 10.8x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
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About ZIP Code 98843
ZIP code 98843 in Orondo, Washington is a unknown area with a population of 2,510. The median household income is $69,425, which is This is 7% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $750,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 10.8x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 188.8 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 41.50 years. Approximately 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Douglas, WA.
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This is 7% 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 98843 is 88.8% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 98843
ZIP code 98843 (Orondo, WA) has a total population of 2,510 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 41.50 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 98843 is $69,425 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 7% below the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 98843 is primarily located in Orondo, Washington (WA). It falls within Douglas County.
The median home value in ZIP code 98843 is $750,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $836.
The median age in ZIP code 98843 is 41.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 98843 has a cost of living index of 188.77 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 98843, 23.43% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 4.15% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 98843 is 2.45%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 12.13% 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.