Snoqualmie Pass, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98068

Kittitas County, Washington — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

403
1/sq mi
$100,096
Median income
$904,000
Median home value
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Snoqualmie Pass pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
1
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98068 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98068 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 671.7 square miles in Snoqualmie Pass, Kittitas County, Washington. The area is home to 403 residents, producing a population density of 1 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98068 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98068 sits at $100,096 (10% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $70,639. The poverty rate stands at 5.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $904,000 (77% above the state average) with median rent at $1,148 per month, and 83.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98068 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.5, and the average commute is . Use the benchmarks above to see where 98068 sits relative to Washington and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98068.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98068, Snoqualmie Pass, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

403

Population

671.7

Area (sq mi)

1

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98068?

57.5

Median Age

58.5%

Male

41.5%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$100,096

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$70,639

Per Capita Income

5.0%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98068 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$100,096 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

813

Total Housing Units

229

Occupied Units

584

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$904,000

Median Home Value

+77% vs state

$1,148

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 98068, employing approximately 1,424 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,055,000.

35

Businesses

1,424

Employees

$20.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 28.6%
Educational services 4 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 4 11.4%
Retail trade 3 8.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98068 in?
ZIP code 98068 (Snoqualmie Pass) is located in Kittitas County, Washington. Kittitas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kittitas-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98068?
ZIP code 98068 in Snoqualmie Pass, WA has a population of 403 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98068?
The median household income in ZIP 98068 is $100,096, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98068?
The median home value in ZIP 98068 is $904,000, which is 225% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98068?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98068 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98068?
ZIP code 98068 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 1,424 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98068?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98068 are: Construction (10), Educational services (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98068?
In ZIP code 98068, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98068?
In ZIP code 98068, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98068?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98068 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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