2.9% of Washington is ineligible for rural development USDA home loans.
Postal code 98840 is used by homes and businesses in and around Okanogan, Washington, and covers 1097.3 square kilometers. There are no significant geographical USDA loan restrictions within this area.
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Interested in some fun facts and history about Okanogan, WA?
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1. The village of Okanogan was founded in 1891 by pioneers looking to establish a trading post and provide a base for prospectors during the great gold rush.
2. The first school in Okanogan was built in 1895 and is still standing today.
3. In 1902, the first hydroelectric plant was built on the Columbia River, providing electricity to the village of Okanogan.
4. In 1909, a group of Chinese-American immigrants settled in the village and established a thriving community that remains to this day.
5. In 1915, the town of Okanogan was incorporated as a municipality and began to rapidly grow and develop.
6. During World War II, the US Navy established a training base near Okanogan and trained up to 7,000 soldiers at a time.
7. In the 1950s and 1960s, the town of Okanogan saw rapid development as it became a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the Columbia River and access to outdoor recreation activities.
8. The Okanogan Valley has long been home to several Native American tribes, including the Colville Confederated Tribes, Nespelem Band of Indians and the Yakama Nation.
State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Washington
1835 Black Lake Blvd.
SW in Olympia,WA
(360) 704-7740
Western Area Housing Office, Olympia, WA has offices located in Mount Vernon & Port Angeles.
(360) 704-7760
Eastern Area Housing Office, Wenatchee, WA has offices in Spokane and Yakima
(509) 663-4019