Wenatchee city, WA

ZIP 98801 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Wenatchee city, WA (98801)

Median Income

$74,768

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,386

Wealth inflow

Population

44,422

Unemployment

3.4%

0.3pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,386 for ZIP 98801 (Wenatchee city, WA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.4%-9% vs US avg

Self-Employed

4.3%-30% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

14.4%+23% vs US avg

1,506

Establishments

22,139

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining9.0%
Construction6.4%
Manufacturing7.2%
Wholesale trade2.6%
Retail trade12.3%
Transportation, utilities5.3%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.5%
Professional, scientific, management10.0%
Education, health care, social23.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.6%
Other services4.7%
Public administration4.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 98801 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.4%, median income rose 1.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 26.2%.

Median Income

$74,768

-1% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate