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Brewster, WA

City in Okanogan County, Washington.

Population

1,653

Land area

1.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,435

ZIP codes

0

Brewster and its ZIP codes

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Brewster at a glance

  • Brewster is about 12 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $39,241 a year, 60% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $239,600 (58% below Washington) and median rent is $1,005 a month.

Local data for Brewster, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Brewster, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$39,241

Poverty rate

24.6%

Median home value

$239,600

Median rent

$1,005/mo

Homeownership

44.9%

Bachelor's or higher

4.9%

Median age

26.8

Average commute

13.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,274), Irish Americans (84), German Americans (49).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Okanogan County. PPP loans are for Brewster.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.5%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$50,515

17,526 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,775

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$430M

FY 2026, $10,204 per person

Okanogan County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Brewster, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.6%
  • Carpooled12.1%
  • Public transit0.7%
  • Walked5.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home9.1%

Average one-way commute: 13.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Brewster, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

925

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

183

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 23°F

10.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Brewster, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.1%

U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts

Diabetes

13.7%

U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts

Smoking

14.1%

U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

26.6%

U.S. 11.1% +15.5 pts

Cities near Brewster

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BridgeportCity6.9 mi1.1
PaterosCity8.9 mi0.5
MalottCensus-designated place13 mi1.8
MethowCensus-designated place13 mi0.7
OkanoganCity19 mi2
MansfieldTown21 mi0.3
ChelanCity22 mi6.7
OmakCity23 mi3.8
Chelan FallsCensus-designated place24 mi0.3
TwispTown26 mi1.2
MansonCensus-designated place26 mi1.3
North OmakCensus-designated place26 mi11.2
DisautelCensus-designated place28 mi3.9
RiversideTown29 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Brewster, WA in?
Brewster is in Okanogan County, Washington.
What is the population of Brewster, WA?
About 1,653 people live in Brewster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Brewster?
Nearby places include Bridgeport (6.9 mi), Pateros (8.9 mi), Malott (13 mi), Methow (13 mi), Okanogan (19 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023