98926 ZIP Code – Ellensburg, Washington
98926 is a ZIP code serving Ellensburg, Washington in Kittitas County with a population of approximately 32,327 residents. At $65,551, the median household income here runs below the Washington average and near the U.S. average. The median home value of $396,700 is well above the national average, with 52.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,148 is similarly near the national average. Housing consists of 62% single-family (decreasing), 20% apartments (increasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 5.7%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 16.3%, above the national average. 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. At 31.9, the median age is below the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 98934, 98950, 98942.
ZIP Code 98926 Data
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ZIP 98926 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98926 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $65k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $396k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,148 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 31.9 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 37.9% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98934 – Kittitas
- 98950 – Vantage
- 98942 – Selah
- 98946 – Thorp
- 98901 – Yakima
- 98828 – Malaga
- 99321 – Beverly
- 98824 – George
- 98848 – Quincy
- 98923 – Cowiche
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98934 | KITTITAS | 1,033 | $53,214 |
| 98950 | VANTAGE | 54 | Not provided |
| 98942 | SELAH | 18,047 | $74,990 |
| 98946 | THORP | 363 | $78,194 |
| 98901 | YAKIMA | 33,106 | $55,536 |