Kittitas, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98934
Kittitas County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,117
- 508/sq mi High-density area
- $79,063
- Median income Near-median income area
- $319,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kittitas pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 508
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98934 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98934 (Kittitas, WA) fell -8.4% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 98934 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kittitas, Kittitas County, Washington, home to just 1,117 residents across 2.2 square miles, a density of 508 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98934 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,063 (13% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,330. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 7.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $319,900 (37% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,432; owner occupancy is 75.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kittitas County, so 98934 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 98934
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kittitas, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98934.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 98934, Kittitas, 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
1,117
Population
2.2
Area (sq mi)
508
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98934?
54.3
Median Age
59.7%
Male
40.3%
Female
7.1%
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?
$79,063
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$45,330
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98934 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Kittitas, 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)
$79,063 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
477housing units
477
Total Housing Units
440
Occupied Units
37
Vacant Units
1.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$319,900
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$1,432
Median Rent
1971
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 98934, employing approximately 287 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,489,000.
25
Businesses
287
Employees
$18.5M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 28.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 16.0% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 12.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 12.0% |
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 98934 vs 98926 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98926 | Ellensburg, WA | 30,239 | 3.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98934, 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 (1,117 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 98934 in?
ZIP code 98934 (Kittitas) 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 98934?
ZIP code 98934 in Kittitas, WA has a population of 1,117 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98934?
The median household income in ZIP 98934 is $79,063, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98934?
The median home value in ZIP 98934 is $319,900, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98934?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98934 is White at 71.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98934?
ZIP code 98934 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 287 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98934?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98934 are: Retail trade (7), Accommodation and food services (4), Construction (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98934?
In ZIP code 98934, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.9% 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 98934?
In ZIP code 98934, approximately 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98934?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98934 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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