The ZIP Code 98859 is associated with the city of Wauconda in Washington in Okanogan County. An estimated 46.6% of residents in the 98859 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 56.8 years. The current population estimate is 174.
5:07 am
8:36 pm
Fair
Regarding household income, approximately 38.5% of the population in 98859 earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, while an estimated 23.1% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 98859 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 18.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 23.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 38.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 98859, 85.9% of the population graduated high school, while 13.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.3% in this Okanogan County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 14.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 11.4% |
| Associate's degree | 20.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 13.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98859, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 98859 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98859 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98859, an estimated 44.4% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Okanogan County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 44.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 15.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98859 are older than average. The median age of 56.8 years in ZIP Code 98859 is approximately 49.08% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 46.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.0% of the population in 98859 falls in the age group 60 to 64 years, while an estimated 20.1% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 98859 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 14.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 0.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 0.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 0.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 3.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 20.1% |
| 60 to 64 years | 23.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 12.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 98859 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 39.8% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 98859 is high blood pressure, as approximately 37.1% of adults 18 and older in this Okanogan County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 37.1% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.0% |
| Current asthma | 12.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.2% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.3% |
| High cholesterol | 39.8% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98859 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 81.6% of those 18 and above in 98859 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 98859 include sleeping less than 7 hours (34.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (33.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.9% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 73.0% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 66.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.6% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 53.8% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| Current smoking | 20.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 22.9% |
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 34.1% |
In ZIP Code 98859, 100.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Okanogan County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98859 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.59 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 11.41% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.35% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98859 | 6.51¢/kWh | 5.76¢/kWh | 5.52¢/kWh |
| Washington | 11.4¢/kWh | 10.74¢/kWh | 6.51¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98859 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.38 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.59 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.6 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.67 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.62 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.6 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.7 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.52 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.77 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 3.88 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.51 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.23 | 1.78 | 5.46 |