City

South Cle Elum, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kittitas County  ·  Washington

👥707Population
💰$60,268Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂34.6Median Age
🏠$375,000Median Home Value▲ 35% above avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 43% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 8.6%Other: 5.8%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic8.6%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
15%
5–17
6%
18–24
12%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty32.0% ▲ 220% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 43% above avg
HS Graduate98 (23.4%)
Some College93 (22.2%)
Associates87 (20.8%)
Bachelors23 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree118 (28.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 23.4%Some College: 22.2%Associates: 20.8%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 28.2%Edu
HS Grad23.4%
Some College22.2%
Associates20.8%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate28.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.4%Renter: 37.6%Tenure
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

Home Value Distribution

$100k–$150k
5%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
55%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,268 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$375,000 ▲ 35% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,193/mo
Total Housing Units348
Vacant Units29

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
65%
About South Cle Elum, WA

South Cle Elum is a city in Washington, located in Kittitas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 707 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.6 years.

Economically, South Cle Elum is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,268 is below the national average. Approximately 32.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in South Cle Elum is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $375,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,193 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Cle Elum is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.01%).

South Cle Elum, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in South Cle Elum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98943 707 $60,268 $375,000 $1,193 7.0% 33.7% 62.4%