ZIP Code 98922 -- Cle elum, WA
Kittitas | 2024 American Community Survey Data
Key Insights
- Home prices are 8.8x the local median income — well above the recommended 3-5x ratio, suggesting a very expensive housing market.
- 23.89% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.
- 86.33% of housing units are owner-occupied — indicating a stable, established neighborhood with strong homeownership.
Quick Overview
About ZIP Code 98922
ZIP code 98922 in Cle Elum, Washington is a unknown area with a population of 7,688. The median household income is $73,603, which is This is 2% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $647,600, representing a price-to-income ratio of 8.8x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 182.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 51.30 years. Approximately 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Kittitas, WA.
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This is 2% below the national median of $75,000.
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Housing is expensive relative to income
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Cost of Living Index
The cost of living in ZIP code 98922 is 82.2% above the national average of 100.
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Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 98922
ZIP code 98922 (Cle elum, WA) has a total population of 7,688 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 51.30 years.
The median household income in ZIP code 98922 is $73,603 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 2% below the national median of $75,000.
ZIP code 98922 is primarily located in Cle elum, Washington (WA). It falls within Kittitas County.
The median home value in ZIP code 98922 is $647,600, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,302.
The median age in ZIP code 98922 is 51.30 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.
ZIP code 98922 has a cost of living index of 182.17 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.
In ZIP code 98922, 28.05% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 10.03% hold a graduate or professional degree.
The unemployment rate in ZIP code 98922 is 2.42%, which is below the national average of 3.6%. About 23.89% of workers work from home.
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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.