98946 ZIP Code — Thorp, WA

Kittitas County, Washington

ZIP code 98946 is located in Thorp, Washington, within Kittitas County. It covers approximately 46.69 square miles and serves a population of 363 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 509.

About ZIP code 98946

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 $409,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($78,194) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 56% 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. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

363

population

46.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Pacific (PT)

timezone

98946 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 98946

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98946. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thorp	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

98937 Naches (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	363
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	53
County FIPS	037

Geography
Land area	46.69 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	47.0094
Longitude	-120.9246
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	37.1%	42.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	30.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	21.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	10.5%	5.3%	10.6%

Demographics & statistics

363

Population

People per sq mi

49.8

Median age

$78,194

Median household income

$49,861

Per capita income

$409,400

Median home value

$1,444

Median monthly rent

69.5%

Home ownership

8.3%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

126

Housing units

26.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	72	19.8%
18 and over	291	80.2%
65 and over	135	37.2%
Median age	49.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.3%

Two or more races 23.7%

Group	Count	%
White	277	76.3%
Two or more races	86	23.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	42.8%	31.7%
$50k – $100k	19.0%	30.9%	30.6%
$100k – $200k	33.3%	21.0%	27.1%
Over $200k	10.5%	5.3%	10.6%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 12.6%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	16.6%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	12.6%
Median income	$78,194

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 13.3%

$300k–$500k 50.5%

$500k–$1M 31.4%

$1M+ 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$409,400
Median rent / month	$1,444
Owner occupied	69.5%
Renter occupied	30.5%
Vacant	12.2%
Single-family detached	87.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.17

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	1.7%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	27.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	22.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	23.2%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.3%
Electricity	32.5%
Propane / LP gas	21.9%
Fuel oil	10.6%
Wood	9.9%
No fuel used	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	106	70.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	18	11.9%
Households with children under 18	24	15.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	56.3%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	25.4%
Married	74.1%	66.9%
Separated	4.9%	0.0%
Widowed	12.6%	0.0%
Divorced	8.4%	7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.1%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 30.3%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 22.3%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	26.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	33	50.0%
High school	33	50.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 17.6%

Professional & management 16.4%

Transportation & utilities 15.1%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Finance & real estate 12.6%

Agriculture & mining 11.9%

Public administration 6.3%

Manufacturing 2.5%

Retail trade 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.5%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.2%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	20.8%
Unpaid family workers	7.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	58.6%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	9.7%
Work from home	16.6%
Other means	5.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 8.3%

Under 18 years 8.3%

18 and over 8.2%

Married-couple families 9.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.3%
Retirement income	38.4%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	26.8%
High blood pressure	31.2%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	9.2%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	26.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.6%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	15.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.2%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	12.1%
Poor mental health	13.7%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.5%
Visited dentist	71.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	9.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.9%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	357	98.3%
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)	357	98.3%
Born in same state	357	98.3%
Born in different state	242	66.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	1.7%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	8.3%
Arab	22	6.1%
Polish	17	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	7	1.9%
English	6	1.7%
German	3	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98946

What city is ZIP code 98946 in?

ZIP code 98946 is primarily assigned to Thorp, Washington.

What county is ZIP code 98946 in?

ZIP code 98946 falls within Kittitas County, Washington.

Does ZIP code 98946 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 98946 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 98946 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 98946 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98946?

The median home value in ZIP code 98946 is $409,400.

Does ZIP code 98946 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 98946 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 98946 in?

ZIP code 98946 observes the PST timezone.