Cle Elum, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98922
Kittitas County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,468
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $73,603
- Median income Near-median income area
- $647,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 28.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cle Elum pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98922 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 98922 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cle Elum, Kittitas County, Washington, home to 5,468 residents across 1163.4 square miles, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98922 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,603 (19% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,117. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.6% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $647,600 (27% above the average Washington ZIP), while 86.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,302.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kittitas County, so 98922 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98922
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cle Elum, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98922.
- Construction
Construction
114 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 44
Accommodation and food services
44 establishments
- Retail trade 35
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 35
Professional, scientific, and technical services
35 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 27
Real estate and rental and leasing
27 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98922, Cle Elum, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,468
Population
1163.4
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98922?
51.3
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
1.4%
Foreign-Born
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?
$73,603
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$54,117
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98922 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Cle Elum, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,603 34th percentile higher than 34% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,465housing units
5,465
Total Housing Units
3,554
Occupied Units
1,911
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$647,600
Median Home Value
+27% vs state ZIP avg
$1,302
Median Rent
1999
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
328
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+228%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98922 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.7% | 222 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 257 |
| 2022 | +20.4% | 310 |
| 2023 | +5.4% | 326 |
| 2024 | +0.3% | 328 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 369 business establishments in ZIP 98922, employing approximately 2,378 people with a combined annual payroll of $134,560,000.
369
Businesses
2,378
Employees
$134.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 114 | 30.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 44 | 11.9% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 9.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 5.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 3.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 10 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 2.2% |
| Information | 5 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98922 vs 98941 →
ZIP 98922 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98922
Cle Elum (98922)
5,468 residents
- 98941 919
Roslyn (98941)
919 residents
- 98943 660
South Cle Elum (98943)
660 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98922 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98922 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98941
Roslyn (98941)
$104,800 median income
- 98922
Cle Elum (98922)
$73,603 median income
- 98943
South Cle Elum (98943)
$66,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98922 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98922, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,468 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98922 in?
ZIP code 98922 (Cle Elum) 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 98922?
ZIP code 98922 in Cle Elum, WA has a population of 5,468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98922?
The median household income in ZIP 98922 is $73,603, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98922?
The median home value in ZIP 98922 is $647,600, which is 133% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98922?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98922 is White at 86.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98922?
ZIP code 98922 has 369 business establishments employing approximately 2,378 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98922?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98922 are: Construction (114), Accommodation and food services (44), Retail trade (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98922?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98922 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98922?
In ZIP code 98922, 58.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 98922?
In ZIP code 98922, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98922?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98922 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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