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Chelan County, WA
9 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Chelan County, Washington.
Population
80,172
Land area
2,921sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Chelan County
Chelan County at a glance
- Chelan County is 77% less dense than Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,381 a year, 16% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $490,100 (13% below Washington) and median rent is $1,226 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Wenatchee (35,484), Chelan (4,350) and Sunnyslope (3,706).
Local data for Chelan County, WA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms3
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools47
- Colleges1
- Libraries7
- Banks24
- Post Offices13
- Parks85
- Grocery Stores43
- Restaurants294
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers15
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools5
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places37
Housing and community stats
Chelan County, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,381
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$490,100
Prices +2.5% in a year
Median rent
$1,226/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
31.2%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (20,701), German Americans (12,404), Irish Americans (6,654).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,473
44,636 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,749
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$780M
FY 2026, $9,867 per person
PPP loans
$247M
2,835 loans, 33,407 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$430K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Chelan County, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chelan County, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
475
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
469
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 21°F
27.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone37 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chelan County, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.1%
U.S. 33.3% -4.2 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
11.4%
U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chelan County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Chelan County, WA?
- Wenatchee is the largest city or town in Chelan County, with about 35,484 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Chelan County?
- Chelan County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 98801, 98811, 98815, 98816, 98817.
- What is the population of Chelan County, WA?
- About 80,172 people live in Chelan County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Chelan County?
- Chelan County borders King County, Snohomish County, Skagit County, Kittitas County, Douglas County, Okanogan County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023