98926 ZIP Code — Ellensburg, WA
Kittitas County, Washington
ZIP code 98926 is located in Ellensburg, Washington, within Kittitas County. It covers approximately 938.11 square miles and serves a population of 32,327 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.
About ZIP code 98926
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $396,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $65,551.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
32,327
population
938.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98926 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98926
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98926. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Ellensburg | Acceptable |
| Ellensburg | Preferred |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 32,327 |
| Population density | 34 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 037 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 938.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 6.36 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.0345 |
| Longitude | -120.3914 |
| 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 | 42.6% | 42.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 30.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.0% | 21.0% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 5.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
32,327
Population
34
People per sq mi
30.5
Median age
$65,551
Median household income
$35,423
Per capita income
$396,700
Median home value
$1,148
Median monthly rent
54.5%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
8,500
Housing units
40.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
719
Under 5
735
870
5–9
890
902
10–14
923
1,842
15–19
1,884
2,412
20–24
2,467
2,136
25–34
2,185
1,778
35–44
1,818
1,332
45–54
1,362
769
55–59
786
911
60–64
931
1,444
65–74
1,476
693
75–84
708
175
85+
179
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,842 | 18.1% |
| 18 and over | 26,485 | 81.9% |
| 65 and over | 4,675 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 30.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic or Latino
7.7%
Two or more races
7.5%
Other race
4.5%
Asian
1.4%
Black or African American
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,975 | 77% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,692 | 7.7% |
| Two or more races | 2,627 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 1,586 | 4.5% |
| Asian | 500 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 338 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 153 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 148 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.6% | 42.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.5% | 30.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.0% | 21.0% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 5.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
5.9%
$10k–$15k
6.0%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
7.8%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
17.7%
$150k–$200k
8.6%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.6% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $65,551 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
1.5%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k–$300k
16.2%
$300k–$500k
43.8%
$500k–$1M
26.5%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $396,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,148 |
| Owner occupied | 54.5% |
| Renter occupied | 45.5% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 63.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.8% |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.40 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 31.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 25.2% |
| Electricity | 58.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 6.5% |
| Solar | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,847 | 43.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,234 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,671 | 19.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,827 | 28.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,546 | 26.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,398 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.7% | 40.7% |
| Married | 47.4% | 41.2% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
3.7%
HS graduate
23.5%
Some college, no degree
23.4%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
16.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 285 | 2.5% |
| Kindergarten | 378 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,807 | 24.3% |
| High school | 1,172 | 10.2% |
| College / grad school | 6,892 | 59.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
29.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
16.2%
Retail trade
10.5%
Professional & management
7.6%
Public administration
5.8%
Construction
5.7%
Agriculture & mining
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Manufacturing
3.5%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Other services
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.5% |
| Service | 24.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.1% |
| Production & transportation | 9.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.1% |
| Government | 27.2% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.7% |
| Carpool | 6.2% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 7.1% |
| Work from home | 9.3% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.6 |
Poverty
All people
16.3%
Under 18 years
13.0%
18 and over
17.1%
Married-couple families
4.9%
Female-led households
15.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 26.2% |
| High blood pressure | 23.3% |
| High cholesterol | 24.0% |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| Arthritis | 18.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.2% |
| No physical activity | 16.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.0% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 17.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.5% |
| Visited dentist | 64.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 80.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,945 | 7.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.4% |
| Under 18 | 2.1% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 29.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.9% |
| Public insurance | 33.4% |
| No insurance | 4.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 30,873 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 445 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 265 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 109 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 71 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 31,138 | 96.3% |
| Born in same state | 30,826 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 21,697 | 67.1% |
| Foreign born | 312 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,189 | 3.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 560 | 47.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,151 | 12.8% |
| Italian | 3,621 | 11.2% |
| Polish | 1,679 | 5.2% |
| Arab | 907 | 2.8% |
| English | 696 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 501 | 1.5% |
| German | 162 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 40 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98926
What city is ZIP code 98926 in?
ZIP code 98926 is primarily assigned to Ellensburg, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98926 in?
ZIP code 98926 falls within Kittitas County, Washington.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98926?
16% of residents in ZIP code 98926 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98926?
The median home value in ZIP code 98926 is $396,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 98926?
ZIP code 98926 has an estimated population of 32,327 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98926?
The median household income in ZIP code 98926 is $65,551, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98926 in?
ZIP code 98926 observes the PST timezone.