98068 ZIP Code — Snoqualmie Pass, WA

Kittitas County, Washington

ZIP code 98068 is located in Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, within Kittitas County. It covers approximately 245.30 square miles and serves a population of 528 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98068

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $688,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($82,250) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 42% 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 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 98068 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

528
population
245.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98068 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98068

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City Status
Snoqualmie Pass Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 528
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 53
County FIPS 037
Geography
Land area 245.30 sq mi
Water area 5.88 sq mi
Latitude 47.4231
Longitude -121.3731
Timezone Pacific (PT)
Area code 509
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 15.1% 42.8% 31.7%
$50k – $100k 48.2% 30.9% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 18.7% 21.0% 27.1%
Over $200k 17.9% 5.3% 10.6%

Demographics & statistics

528
Population
2
People per sq mi
55.9
Median age
$82,250
Median household income
$63,853
Per capita income
$688,600
Median home value
$1,150
Median monthly rent
85.9%
Home ownership
2.8%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
753
Housing units
38.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
10
Under 5
9
16
5–9
16
5
10–14
5
23
25–34
22
20
35–44
19
45
45–54
42
48
55–59
46
32
60–64
31
26
65–74
24
40
75–84
38
6
85+
5
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186111.6%
18 and over46788.4%
65 and over13926.3%
Median age55.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Other race 2.2%
Black or African American 0.9%
GroupCount%
White51194.6%
Hispanic or Latino122.2%
Other race122.2%
Black or African American50.9%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 15.1% 42.8% 31.7%
$50k – $100k 48.2% 30.9% 30.6%
$100k – $200k 18.7% 21.0% 27.1%
Over $200k 17.9% 5.3% 10.6%
$15k–$25k 3.5%
$25k–$35k 3.9%
$35k–$50k 12.9%
$50k–$75k 10.2%
$75k–$100k 22.3%
$100k–$150k 15.6%
$150k–$200k 12.1%
$200k+ 19.5%
Range% of households
$15k–$25k3.5%
$25k–$35k3.9%
$35k–$50k12.9%
$50k–$75k10.2%
$75k–$100k22.3%
$100k–$150k15.6%
$150k–$200k12.1%
$200k+19.5%
Median income$82,250

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 5.9%
$150k–$200k 4.1%
$200k–$300k 3.6%
$300k–$500k 16.8%
$500k–$1M 55.5%
$1M+ 14.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$688,600
Median rent / month$1,150
Owner occupied85.9%
Renter occupied14.1%
Vacant67.6%
Single-family detached49.4%
Large apartment buildings40.2%
Mobile homes1.3%
Median rooms2.8
Avg household size (owned)2.10

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20193.7%
2000–200926.5%
1990–199913.2%
1980–19894.6%
1970–197929.5%
1960–196920.5%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.6%
1939 or earlier1.4%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)27.2%
1 bedroom23.8%
2 bedrooms15.3%
3 bedrooms21.9%
4 bedrooms10.3%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle50.4%
2 vehicles33.2%
3 or more16.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas3.5%
Electricity47.7%
Propane / LP gas35.9%
Wood7.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14456.3%
Cohabiting couple20.8%
Male householder, no spouse7027.3%
Female householder, no spouse4015.6%
Households with children under 182710.5%
Households with seniors (65+)10741.8%
Average household size1.98

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.0%0.9%
Married66.9%72.3%
Separated0.4%0.0%
Widowed0.0%11.7%
Divorced8.7%15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%
Some HS, no diploma 1.3%
HS graduate 15.8%
Some college, no degree 34.7%
Associate's degree 9.2%
Bachelor's degree 34.0%
Graduate / professional 4.1%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.9%
Bachelor's or higher38.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten1116.7%
Elementary school3147.0%
High school00.0%
College / grad school2436.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 25.7%
Retail trade 14.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 10.0%
Manufacturing 9.6%
Education & healthcare 9.2%
Wholesale trade 7.3%
Information 6.5%
Public administration 6.1%
Professional & management 4.6%
Other services 3.8%
Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts52.1%
Service1.5%
Sales & office19.5%
Natural resources & construction19.5%
Production & transportation7.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.3%
Government11.5%
Self-employed4.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone69.0%
Carpool6.5%
Public transit2.7%
Walk0.4%
Work from home21.5%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)38.6

Poverty

All people 2.8%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 3.2%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.8%
Retirement income28.9%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP0.0%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity28.8%
High blood pressure25.5%
High cholesterol26.8%
Diabetes7.3%
Heart disease4.5%
Stroke2.2%
Asthma10.5%
Arthritis19.8%
Kidney disease2.2%
Pulmonary disease5.4%
Cancer4.9%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.5%
Binge drinking21.4%
No physical activity15.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep30.0%
Depression26.9%
Fair or poor health12.0%
Poor mental health15.7%
Poor physical health9.9%
No health insurance10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)64.9%
Visited dentist65.9%
Cholesterol screening86.2%
Teeth loss10.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans173.6%
Disability%
Any disability13.8%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years11.9%
65 and over24.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance74.6%
Public insurance35.8%
No insurance3.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only50996.4%
Spanish40.8%
Other Indo-European40.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)50194.9%
Born in same state48291.3%
Born in different state27752.5%
Foreign born193.6%
Naturalized citizen275.1%
Not a US citizen1348.1%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian14627.7%
French7514.2%
Polish6111.6%
AncestryCount%
Arab366.8%
German91.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access48.5%
Internet access100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98068

What city is ZIP code 98068 in?

ZIP code 98068 is primarily assigned to Snoqualmie Pass, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98068 in?

ZIP code 98068 falls within Kittitas County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98068 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 98068 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 98068 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 98068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 98068 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 98068 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98068?

The median home value in ZIP code 98068 is $688,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 98068 in?

ZIP code 98068 observes the PST timezone.

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