City

Ellensburg, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kittitas County  ·  Washington

👥31,883Population
💰$66,826Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂31.9Median Age
🏠$425,600Median Home Value▲ 53% above avg
🎓47.0%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.1%Hispanic: 11.1%Black: 1.1%Asian: 2.2%Other: 5.3%Race
White79.1%
Hispanic11.1%
Black1.1%
Asian2.2%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
22%
25–44
24%
45–64
20%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty15.3% ▲ 53% above avg
College Grads47.0% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma128 (0.7%)
HS Graduate4,143 (22.9%)
Some College2,622 (14.5%)
Associates2,675 (14.8%)
Bachelors1,682 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree6,815 (37.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 22.9%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 37.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad22.9%
Some College14.5%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate37.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 55.3%Renter: 44.7%Tenure
Owner55.3%
Renter44.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,826 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$425,600 ▲ 53% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,261/mo
Total Housing Units14,900
Vacant Units1,156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
60%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
62%
About Ellensburg, WA

Ellensburg is a city in Washington, located in Kittitas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 31,883 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.9 years.

Economically, Ellensburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,826 is near the national average. Approximately 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Ellensburg is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $425,600, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,261 per month.

The population of Ellensburg is well-educated. 47.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.06%).

Ellensburg, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Ellensburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98926 31,883 $66,826 $425,600 $1,261 5.7% 47.0% 55.3%