🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

98841

Omak

ZIP Code 98841 is a standard zip code serving Omak, Omak, Washington (WA), in Okanogan County, United States. It has an estimated population of 9,197 with a median household income of $42,725. The area falls within the America/Los_Angeles timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Washington (WA)
County: Okanogan
City: Omak
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates

Latitude: 48.414300
Longitude: -119.527200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 383.73 mi²
Water Area: 6.02 mi²
Population Density: 24.0 people per mi² (25th percentile)
Bounding Box: 48.501992°N, 48.157989°S, -118.843439°E, -119.603580°W

With 9,197 residents spread across 383.73 square miles, this area has a population density of 24.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

9,197

Population

65th percentile

$42,725

Median Income

35th percentile

$154,900

Median Home Value

60th percentile

383.73 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 98841 is $42,725, and the median home value is $154,900.

Housing

3,866

Total Units

3,618

Occupied Units

93.6%

Occupancy Rate

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