ZIP code 98926
Where is ZIP code 98926?
Ellensburg, Washington
Kittitas County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98926 belongs to Ellensburg, Washington in Kittitas County. 98926 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 509. About 34,353 people live in the 98926 area, where the median household income is $71,137. The closest ZIP codes are 98934 (Kittitas, 4.9 mi east), 98946 (Thorp, 8.7 mi northwest) and 98942 (Selah, 22.3 mi south).
| ZIP code | 98926 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ellensburg |
| Also accepted | Kittitas |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Kittitas County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 509 |
| Coordinates | 46.9996, -120.5163 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 989 |
Population and income in 98926
| Population | 34,353 · higher than 87% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 37 · lower than 65% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 30.2 years · lower than 94% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $71,137 · lower than 69% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,594 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 40% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $470,300 · higher than 54% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,338 a month |
| Housing units | 15,207 |
| Households | 14,161 (2.32 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 53% / 48% |
| Land area | 938.11 sq mi (plus 6.36 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98926. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98926
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98934 | Kittitas, WA | 4.9 mi E | PO Box only |
| 98946 | Thorp, WA | 8.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 98942 | Selah, WA | 22.3 mi S | Standard |
| 98947 | Tieton, WA | 23 mi SW | Standard |
| 98943 | South Cle Elum, WA | 24.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98923 | Cowiche, WA | 24.9 mi S | Standard |
| 98922 | Cle Elum, WA | 25.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 98907 | Yakima, WA | 25.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 98937 | Naches, WA | 26.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 98950 | Vantage, WA | 26.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 98901 | Yakima, WA | 27.5 mi S | Standard |
| 98909 | Yakima, WA | 27.5 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98926 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98926
123 MAIN ST
ELLENSBURG WA 98926
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts KITTITAS as the city name for 98926. Avoid Thrali: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98926-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98926?
- 98926 is a Ellensburg, Washington ZIP code. Kittitas is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 98926 in?
- ZIP code 98926 is in Kittitas County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98926 in?
- 98926 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98926?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98926 use area code 509.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98926?
- About 34,353 people live in ZIP code 98926, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98926?
- The median household income in 98926 is $71,137 a year, lower than 69% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98926?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98926 are 98934 (Kittitas, 4.9 miles), 98946 (Thorp, 8.7 miles), 98942 (Selah, 22.3 miles) and 98947 (Tieton, 23 miles).