ZIP Code 98946

ZIP code 98946 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.1 square miles in Thorp, Kittitas County, Washington. The area is home to 495 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 98946 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98946 sits at $121,875 (34% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $52,834. The poverty rate stands at 9.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $384,500 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $1,594 per month, and 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98946 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is —. Use the benchmarks above to see where 98946 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 →