98922 ZIP Code
Cle Elum, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98922 |
| City/Town: | Cle Elum |
| County: | Kittitas |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,577 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,542 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,180 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,321 |
| Median Home Value: | $550,800 |
| Land Area: | 416.2 sq miles
1078.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.2262, -120.8654 |
Population Information (98922 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,577 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,889 | 51.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,688 | 48.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 52.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 222 | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 314 | 4.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 334 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 441 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 258 | 3.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 448 | 5.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 698 | 9.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,408 | 18.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 642 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 994 | 13.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,113 | 14.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 600 | 7.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 105 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98922 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $550,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,034 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,321 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,494 | 65.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,827 | 34.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,937 | 84.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 557 | 15.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98922 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 6,008 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 88 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 603 | 10.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,863 | 31.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,311 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 480 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,227 | 20.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 436 | 7.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98922 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,542 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $107,716 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $95,850 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,180 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98922 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,712 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,593 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 119 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,969 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,587 | 72.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 458 | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 548 | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98922 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,528 | 86.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 13 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 56 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 281 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 699 | 9.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 775 | 10.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 553 | 7.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 485 | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 68 | 0.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98922 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 128 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 45 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 163 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 369 | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 496 | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 606 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 275 | 7.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 681 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 232 | 6.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 499 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98922 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,503 | 69.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 230 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 23 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 74 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 71 | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 673 | 18.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 38.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98922 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 60 | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 557 | 15.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 180 | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 73 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 203 | 5.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 239 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 62 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 472 | 13.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 490 | 13.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 359 | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 292 | 8.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 342 | 9.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 264 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98922 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98922 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,910 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,565 | 73.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,714 | 35.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 667 | 8.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98922 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,720 | 77.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,163 | 33.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,076 | 30.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 188 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 45 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 262 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98922 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,575 | 86.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 39 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 54 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 30 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 90 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 131 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 392 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98922 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 962 | 18.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,247 | 23.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,115 | 21.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 554 | 10.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 632 | 11.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 96 | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 58 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 138 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 497 | 9.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98922 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 350 | 6.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 637 | 12.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,340 | 25.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,275 | 42.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 569 | 10.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 150 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98922 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 239 | 6.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,084 | 31.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,576 | 45.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 137 | 3.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 410 | 11.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 43 | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98922 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 48 | 1.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 867 | 24.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,098 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,481 | 42.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98922 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 83 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 16 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 54 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 134 | 4.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 255 | 8.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 749 | 25.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,237 | 42.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 409 | 13.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98922 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,286 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $650 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,034 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.82 | 2.38 |
Households (98922 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,494 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,222 | 63.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 604 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 547 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 461 | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 829 | 23.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,238 | 35.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.54 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98922 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,481 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 687 | 19.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,334 | 67.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 65 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 377 | 10.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 394 | 11.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98922 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,192 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 88 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 12 | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 586 | 49.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 366 | 30.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 140 | 11.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98922 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,418 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 602 | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,577 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,238 | 16.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 103 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 558 | 45.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 577 | 46.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98922 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,572 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 988 | 13.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 482 | 48.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 497 | 50.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 202 | 20.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98922 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,452 | 98.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 52 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 125 | 240.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 125 | 240.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 125 | 240.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 3 | 5.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 93 | 178.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 48.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98922 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,355 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,169 | 97.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 186 | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 169 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 4 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98922 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,494 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,391 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
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