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Chelan Falls, WA
Census-designated place in Chelan County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98817.
Population
233
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
834
ZIP codes
1
Chelan Falls and its ZIP codes
Chelan Falls at a glance
- Chelan Falls is about 7.1 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
Local data for Chelan Falls, WA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chelan County. PPP loans are for Chelan Falls.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Chelan Falls, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
475
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
469
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
12.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chelan Falls, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.4%
U.S. 11.1% +10.3 pts
ZIP codes in Chelan Falls
1 in or overlapping Chelan Falls. Population shown
Cities near Chelan Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChelanCity | 3.2 mi | 6.7 |
| MansonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.3 |
| WatervilleTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| EntiatCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| MansfieldTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| PaterosCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| BridgeportCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| MethowCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| BrewsterCity | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| SunnyslopeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 8 |
| East WenatcheeCity | 30 mi | 3.8 |
| WenatcheeCity | 30 mi | 10.6 |
| CashmereCity | 30 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chelan Falls, WA in?
- Chelan Falls is in Chelan County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Chelan Falls, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chelan Falls include 98817.
- What is the population of Chelan Falls, WA?
- About 233 people live in Chelan Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chelan Falls?
- Nearby places include Chelan (3.2 mi), Manson (9.9 mi), Waterville (11 mi), Entiat (13 mi), Mansfield (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023