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Kittitas County
Kittitas, WA
98934
98934 ZIP Code — Kittitas, WA
Kittitas County, Washington
ZIP code 98934 is located in
Kittitas ,
Washington ,
within Kittitas County .
It covers approximately 1.14 square miles and serves a population of
1,033 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 509 .
About ZIP code 98934
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $255,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.
Median household income is $53,214. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 20% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 98934 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
1,033
Population density
906 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
037
Geography
Land area
1.14 sq mi
Water area
0.00 sq mi
Latitude
46.9831
Longitude
-120.4179
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
509
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
42.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
36.1%
30.9%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
6.3%
21.0%
27.1%
Over $200k
9.1%
5.3%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$53,214
Median household income
$255,200
Median home value
$1,111
Median monthly rent
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 224 21.7% 18 and over 809 78.3% 65 and over 162 15.7% Median age 43.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
Group Count % White 673 52% Hispanic or Latino 261 20.2% Other race 177 13.7% Two or more races 134 10.4% Black or African American 36 2.8% Asian 9 0.7% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.6%
42.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
36.1%
30.9%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
6.3%
21.0%
27.1%
Over $200k
9.1%
5.3%
10.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 14.7% $10k–$15k 2.2% $15k–$25k 11.8% $25k–$35k 6.3% $35k–$50k 14.7% $50k–$75k 13.4% $75k–$100k 7.7% $100k–$150k 14.2% $150k–$200k 5.6% $200k+ 9.5% Median income $53,214
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $255,200 Median rent / month $1,111 Owner occupied 66.8% Renter occupied 33.2% Vacant 4.1% Single-family detached 77.5% Large apartment buildings 6.2% Mobile homes 12.5% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 1.94
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.5% 2000–2009 14.9% 1990–1999 13.2% 1980–1989 7.9% 1970–1979 24.7% 1960–1969 1.7% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 11.2% 1939 or earlier 24.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 6.2% 1 bedroom 9.1% 2 bedrooms 21.3% 3 bedrooms 50.5% 4 bedrooms 12.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.6% 1 vehicle 24.2% 2 vehicles 35.3% 3 or more 29.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 27.1% Electricity 55.7% Propane / LP gas 9.1% Wood 8.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 191 34.2% Cohabiting couple 13 2.3% Male householder, no spouse 243 43.5% Female householder, no spouse 111 19.9% Households with children under 18 141 25.3% Households with seniors (65+) 123 22.0% Average household size 1.85
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 34.3% 19.5% Married 35.1% 55.2% Separated 6.8% 10.5% Widowed 2.1% 5.9% Divorced 21.6% 8.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
19.0%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.5% Bachelor's or higher 31.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 81 35.4% High school 97 42.4% College / grad school 51 22.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Agriculture & mining
7.1%
Public administration
5.6%
Finance & real estate
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Professional & management
3.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 44.8% Service 12.4% Sales & office 12.2% Natural resources & construction 21.0% Production & transportation 9.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 56.7% Government 40.3% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 69.1% Carpool 5.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.2% Work from home 12.9% Other means 10.5% Avg commute (minutes) 39.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.5%
Female-led households
47.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 33.7% Retirement income 37.5% Supplemental Security 4.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 19.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 28.0% High blood pressure 26.9% High cholesterol 27.1% Diabetes 8.3% Heart disease 5.5% Stroke 2.8% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 22.7% Kidney disease 2.7% Pulmonary disease 6.3% Cancer 6.2%
Behavior / access % Smoking 17.4% Binge drinking 19.5% No physical activity 17.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 28.5% Depression 27.7% Fair or poor health 13.6% Poor mental health 16.2% Poor physical health 10.6% No health insurance 12.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 67.0% Visited dentist 65.6% Cholesterol screening 85.5% Teeth loss 11.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 156 19.8%
Disability % Any disability 19.2% Under 18 4.5% 18–64 years 21.5% 65 and over 30.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.5% Public insurance 43.0% No insurance 8.4% Uninsured under 19 6.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 990 95.8% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 968 93.7% Born in same state 955 92.4% Born in different state 636 61.6% Foreign born 13 1.3% Naturalized citizen 65 6.3% Not a US citizen 36 55.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 189 18.3% Italian 164 15.9%
Ancestry Count % Arab 33 3.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 54.0% Internet access 95.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98934
What city is ZIP code 98934 in?
ZIP code 98934 is primarily assigned to Kittitas, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98934 in?
ZIP code 98934 falls within Kittitas County, Washington.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98934?
24% of residents in ZIP code 98934 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 98934 have a large veteran population?
20% of civilians in ZIP code 98934 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 98934?
ZIP code 98934 has an estimated population of 1,033 residents, with a density of 907 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98934?
The median household income in ZIP code 98934 is $53,214, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98934 in?
ZIP code 98934 observes the PST timezone.
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