| ZIP Code | 98926 |
| ZIP Code Name | Ellensburg |
| Primary County | Kittitas County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 32,559 |
| Area Code(s) | 509 |
| Current Time | PDT |
98926 is a United States ZIP Code located in Ellensburg Washington. Portions of 98926 are also in Kittitas. 98926 is entirely within Kittitas County. 98926 is within the Yakima-Richland-Kennewick Area.
98926 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Washington based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 98926 have at least a Bachelor Degree. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 98926 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98926 is White. The current unemployment level in 98926 is 4.3%.
| Population | 32,559 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.59% |
| Population Density | 28 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,025 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $61,839 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $66,370 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 4.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 86.16% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 71.08% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,263 | 85.75% |
| Black | 425 | 1.34% |
| Hispanic | 3,251 | 10.23% |
| Asian | 539 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 163 | 0.51% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 153 | 0.48% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,949 | 73.16% |
| Black | 41 | 1.54% |
| Hispanic | 595 | 22.33% |
| Asian | 49 | 1.84% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.98% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.15% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,251 | 8.1% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,950 | 25.57% |
| High School Diploma | 3,434 | 22.23% |
| No High School Diploma | 187 | 1.21% |
| GED or Alternate | 895 | 5.79% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,588 | 16.75% |
| Associates Degree | 934 | 6.05% |
| Masters Degree | 1,454 | 9.41% |
| Professional Degree | 271 | 1.75% |
| Doctorate Degree | 475 | 3.07% |
| Coordinates | 47.00909805,-120.33414459 |
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| Cities/Towns in 98926 | |
| Region | Yakima-Richland-Kennewick Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Ellensburg, WA |
| Time Zone | Pacific Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Area | 1166 Square Miles |
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