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Okanogan County, WA
19 cities and towns and 20 ZIP codes in Okanogan County, Washington.
Population
43,425
Land area
5,266sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
20
Cities and towns in Okanogan County
Okanogan County at a glance
- Okanogan County is 93% less dense than Washington as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,207 a year, 36% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $299,800 (47% below Washington) and median rent is $887 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Omak (5,036), Okanogan (2,470) and Brewster (1,653).
Local data for Okanogan County, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Okanogan County, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,207
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$299,800
Prices -1.5% in a year
Median rent
$887/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8,782), German Americans (5,527), Irish Americans (3,772).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
PPP loans
$71.93M
1,156 loans, 12,050 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$178K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Okanogan County, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.8%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home16.2%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Okanogan County, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
925
Most often heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
183
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 23°F
11.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone14 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Okanogan County, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Okanogan County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Okanogan County, WA?
- Omak is the largest city or town in Okanogan County, with about 5,036 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Okanogan County?
- Okanogan County includes 20 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 98812, 98813, 98814, 98819, 98827.
- What is the population of Okanogan County, WA?
- About 43,425 people live in Okanogan County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Okanogan County?
- Okanogan County borders Whatcom County, Skagit County, Grant County, Chelan County, Douglas County, Lincoln County, Ferry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023