98922 ZIP Code — Cle Elum, WA

Kittitas County, Washington

ZIP code 98922 is located in Cle Elum, Washington, within Kittitas County. It covers approximately 416.22 square miles and serves a population of 7,577 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98922

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $550,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,542) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 98922 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,577

population

416.22

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98922 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98922

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98922. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cle Elum	Acceptable
Cle Elum	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98847 Peshastin (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,577
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	416.22 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	47.3467
Longitude	-120.9987
Timezone	Pacific (PT)
Area code	509

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	42.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	30.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	21.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	9.3%	5.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

7,577

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$69,542

Median household income

$49,978

Per capita income

$550,800

Median home value

$1,034

Median monthly rent

84.1%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

4,764

Housing units

27.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

114

Under 5

108

161

5–9

153

171

10–14

163

226

15–19

215

132

20–24

126

230

25–34

218

358

35–44

340

723

45–54

685

330

55–59

312

510

60–64

484

571

65–74

542

308

75–84

292

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,159	15.3%
18 and over	6,418	84.7%
65 and over	1,818	24.0%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

Two or more races 8.4%

Other race 3.4%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	6,528	78.2%
Hispanic or Latino	775	9.3%
Two or more races	699	8.4%
Other race	281	3.4%
Asian	56	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.8%	42.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	30.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	18.3%	21.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	9.3%	5.3%	10.6%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 14.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	14.3%
Median income	$69,542

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.8%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 25.5%

$500k–$1M 42.1%

$1M+ 13.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$550,800
Median rent / month	$1,034
Owner occupied	84.1%
Renter occupied	15.9%
Vacant	34.3%
Single-family detached	86.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	7.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	18.1%
2000–2009	23.4%
1990–1999	21.0%
1980–1989	10.4%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.6%
1 bedroom	12.0%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.8%
Electricity	45.1%
Propane / LP gas	31.0%
Fuel oil	3.9%
Wood	11.7%
Solar	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,222	63.6%
Cohabiting couple	264	7.6%
Male householder, no spouse	547	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	461	13.2%
Households with children under 18	829	23.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,238	35.4%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	12.2%
Married	67.0%	70.2%
Separated	0.5%	1.6%
Widowed	1.9%	3.3%
Divorced	10.8%	12.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 31.0%

Some college, no degree 21.8%

Associate's degree 8.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 7.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	27.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	88	7.4%
Kindergarten	12	1.0%
Elementary school	586	49.2%
High school	366	30.7%
College / grad school	140	11.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 15.5%

Professional & management 13.6%

Finance & real estate 13.1%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Other services 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Public administration 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Retail trade 5.6%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.3%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.0%
Government	12.7%
Self-employed	15.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.0%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	18.8%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.3

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 33.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.1%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	32.3%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	28.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	17.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.1%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	14.4%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.3%
Visited dentist	68.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	602	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.4%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	11.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,355	97.1%
Spanish	55	0.7%
Other Indo-European	45	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	4	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,452	98.4%
Born in same state	7,400	97.7%
Born in different state	4,802	63.4%
Foreign born	52	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	125	1.6%
Not a US citizen	70	56.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	910	12%
French	904	11.9%
Polish	335	4.4%
Arab	326	4.3%
German	162	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	51	0.7%
Dutch	10	0.1%
Irish	2	0%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	97.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98922

What city is ZIP code 98922 in?

ZIP code 98922 is primarily assigned to Cle Elum, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98922 in?

ZIP code 98922 falls within Kittitas County, Washington.

Is ZIP code 98922 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 98922 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98922?

The median home value in ZIP code 98922 is $550,800.

Does ZIP code 98922 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 98922 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 98922?

ZIP code 98922 has an estimated population of 7,577 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 98922 in?

ZIP code 98922 observes the PST timezone.