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Kittitas County
South Cle Elum, WA
98943
98943 ZIP Code — South Cle Elum, WA
Kittitas County, Washington
ZIP code 98943 is located in
South Cle Elum ,
Washington ,
within Kittitas County .
It covers approximately 0.83 square miles and serves a population of
715 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 509 .
About ZIP code 98943
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $339,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $56,400. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Overall, ZIP code 98943 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
715
Population density
861 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
037
Geography
Land area
0.83 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
47.1843
Longitude
-120.9753
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
509
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.8%
42.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
28.1%
30.9%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
21.0%
27.1%
Over $200k
1.8%
5.3%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$56,400
Median household income
$339,200
Median home value
$1,159
Median monthly rent
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 142 19.9% 18 and over 573 80.1% 65 and over 121 16.9% Median age 35.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 646 83% Hispanic or Latino 63 8.1% Two or more races 55 7.1% Other race 14 1.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.8%
42.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
28.1%
30.9%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
21.0%
27.1%
Over $200k
1.8%
5.3%
10.6%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.3% $10k–$15k 7.1% $25k–$35k 13.3% $35k–$50k 13.0% $50k–$75k 19.1% $75k–$100k 13.6% $100k–$150k 16.7% $150k–$200k 6.2% $200k+ 1.9% Median income $56,400
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $339,200 Median rent / month $1,159 Owner occupied 59.6% Renter occupied 40.4% Vacant 3.6% Single-family detached 89.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 3.9% Median rooms 4.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.12
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.8% 2000–2009 15.5% 1990–1999 13.7% 1980–1989 2.7% 1970–1979 6.0% 1960–1969 14.9% 1950–1959 2.4% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 43.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.1% 2 bedrooms 48.5% 3 bedrooms 41.4% 4 bedrooms 5.7% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 9.6% 2 vehicles 41.7% 3 or more 48.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 72.8% Propane / LP gas 11.1% Fuel oil 4.6% Wood 9.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 125 38.6% Cohabiting couple 58 17.9% Male householder, no spouse 87 26.9% Female householder, no spouse 54 16.7% Households with children under 18 65 20.1% Households with seniors (65+) 98 30.2% Average household size 2.21
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 38.2% 27.9% Married 44.3% 45.4% Separated 0.0% 3.0% Widowed 8.0% 9.3% Divorced 9.5% 14.5%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.5%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Graduate / professional
1.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.7% Bachelor's or higher 23.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 23.1% Kindergarten 11 16.9% Elementary school 0 0.0% High school 8 12.3% College / grad school 31 47.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
28.3%
Professional & management
12.2%
Education & healthcare
11.9%
Public administration
9.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.9%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.0% Service 43.6% Sales & office 11.4% Natural resources & construction 11.7% Production & transportation 18.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 84.2% Government 10.8% Self-employed 5.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 78.5% Carpool 8.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.4% Work from home 8.2% Other means 2.7% Avg commute (minutes) 26.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
17.6%
Female-led households
39.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.1% Retirement income 21.9% Supplemental Security 2.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 17.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 29.5% High blood pressure 31.3% High cholesterol 30.1% Diabetes 9.9% Heart disease 6.7% Stroke 3.3% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 26.4% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 7.3% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 18.1% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 18.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 29.0% Depression 27.1% Fair or poor health 14.8% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 11.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.3% Visited dentist 65.2% Cholesterol screening 87.6% Teeth loss 12.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 18 3.1%
Disability % Any disability 18.2% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 13.5% 65 and over 57.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 65.3% Public insurance 45.9% No insurance 4.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 622 87.0% 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) 706 98.7% Born in same state 698 97.6% Born in different state 557 77.9% Foreign born 8 1.1% Naturalized citizen 9 1.3% Not a US citizen 6 66.7%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Polish 62 8.7% French 47 6.6% Italian 27 3.8%
Ancestry Count % English 10 1.4% German 9 1.3% Irish 9 1.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 45.3% Internet access 91.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98943
What city is ZIP code 98943 in?
ZIP code 98943 is primarily assigned to South Cle Elum, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98943 in?
ZIP code 98943 falls within Kittitas County, Washington.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98943?
28% of residents in ZIP code 98943 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98943?
The median home value in ZIP code 98943 is $339,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 98943?
ZIP code 98943 has an estimated population of 715 residents, with a density of 858 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98943?
The median household income in ZIP code 98943 is $56,400, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98943 in?
ZIP code 98943 observes the PST timezone.
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