| ZIP Code | 98922 |
|---|---|
| City | Cle Elum |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Kittitas County |
| Area Code | 509 |
| Elevation | 5,044 ft |
| Latitude | 47.226222 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -120.865422 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 51.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.21 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 41.2% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 56% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 20 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,806 (31.9%) |
| Some College | 545 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 953 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 580 (10.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,752 (31%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,962 ≈ Avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $624,800 ▲ 124% above avg ↑ 103% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,030/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,445 |
| Vacant Units | 1,864 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,445 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,864 |
| Owner Occupied | 81.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.21 |
ZIP code 98922 is located in Cle Elum, Washington, within Kittitas County. With a population of 7,915, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 51.2 years. Economically, 98922 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,962 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98922 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $624,800 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,030 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 81.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 103% since 2019.
The population of 98922 is primarily White (81.26%). Residents are well-educated — 41.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98922 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 22% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 98922 in Cle Elum, WA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,915 residents, a median household income of $72,962, and a median home value of $624,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.