Manson
Census-designated place in Chelan County, Washington

Manson is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chelan County, Washington, with 1,523 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,148 ft (350 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chelan, 7.2 miles E.
- 1,523residents (2020 Census)
- 1,148 ftelevation · 350 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.2 km²
- 1,216 / sq mipopulation density
- 98831ZIP code
About Manson
Manson is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Chelan County in the U.S. state of Washington. It was named in 1912 for Manson F. Backus, president of the Lake Chelan Land Company. Manson is located in the north-central portion of the state on the north shore of Lake Chelan, approximately 7 miles (11 km) northwest of the city of Chelan.
Manson is part of the Wenatchee–East Wenatchee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The USPS ZIP code for Manson is 98831.
Manson is home to a number of wineries.
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Living in Manson
- Median household income
- $91,319
- Median home value
- $596,700
- Median rent
- $2,033/mo
- Median age
- 52
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Manson had 1,523 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,523 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,216 per sq mi (469 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Manson at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chelan County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,523 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.25 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.38 sq mi (3.56 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.8748° N, 120.1628° W |
| ZIP code | 98831 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5342835 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Manson
- Chelan7.2 mi E
- Chelan Falls9.6 mi SE
- Entiat13.9 mi S
- Waterville16.2 mi S
- Pateros17.3 mi NE
- Methow19.2 mi N
- Brewster24.2 mi NE
- Bridgeport24.5 mi NE
- Mansfield24.7 mi E
- Sunnyslope27.0 mi S
- Cashmere28.4 mi SW
- Leavenworth30.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Manson
What county is Manson in?
Manson is in Chelan County, Washington.
What is the population of Manson, WA?
1,523 people lived in Manson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Manson, WA?
The ZIP code of Manson is 98831.
What is the elevation of Manson?
1,148 feet (350 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Manson?
Chelan (7.2 mi), Chelan Falls (9.6 mi), Entiat (13.9 mi), Waterville (16.2 mi), Pateros (17.3 mi).
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