Chelan
City in Chelan County, Washington
Chelan is a city in Chelan County, Washington, with 4,222 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,129 ft (344 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chelan Falls, 3.3 miles S.
- 4,222residents (2020 Census)
- 1,129 ftelevation · 344 m
- 6.8 sq miland area · 17.7 km²
- 617 / sq mipopulation density
- 98817ZIP code
About Chelan
Chelan ( shə-LAN) is a city in Chelan County, Washington, United States. The estimated population was 4,222 at the 2020 census. It lies on the southeast tip of Lake Chelan, where the lake flows into the Chelan River.
Chelan is part of the Wenatchee−East Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Chelan
- Median household income
- $82,637
- Median home value
- $518,000
- Median rent
- $1,368/mo
- Median age
- 46.4
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Chelan had 4,222 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,222 |
|---|---|
| Density | 617 per sq mi (238 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Chelan at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chelan County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,222 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.84 sq mi (17.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.8443° N, 120.0136° W |
| ZIP code | 98817 |
| Official website | cityofchelan.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5311615 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Chelan
- Chelan Falls3.3 mi S
- Manson7.2 mi W
- Waterville13.8 mi S
- Entiat15.1 mi SW
- Pateros15.3 mi N
- Mansfield17.5 mi E
- Bridgeport19.4 mi NE
- Methow19.8 mi N
- Brewster21.4 mi NE
- Sunnyslope28.3 mi SW
- Cashmere30.9 mi SW
- Wenatchee31.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Chelan
What county is Chelan in?
Chelan is in Chelan County, Washington.
What is the population of Chelan, WA?
4,222 people lived in Chelan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Chelan, WA?
The ZIP code of Chelan is 98817.
What is the elevation of Chelan?
1,129 feet (344 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Chelan?
Chelan Falls (3.3 mi), Manson (7.2 mi), Waterville (13.8 mi), Entiat (15.1 mi), Pateros (15.3 mi).
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