ZIP code 98943
Where is ZIP code 98943?
South Cle Elum, Washington
Kittitas County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 98943 belongs to South Cle Elum, Washington in Kittitas County. 98943 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the South Cle Elum post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 509. About 579 people live in the 98943 area, where the median household income is $66,750. The closest ZIP codes are 98922 (Cle Elum, 1.4 mi northwest), 98941 (Roslyn, 3.3 mi northwest) and 98940 (Ronald, 6.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 98943 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | South Cle Elum |
| Also accepted | S Cle Elum |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Kittitas County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 509 |
| Coordinates | 47.1886, -120.9537 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 989 |
Population and income in 98943
| Population | 579 · lower than 78% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 695 · higher than 69% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 47.1 years · higher than 70% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $66,750 · lower than 75% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,569 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $374,300 · lower than 67% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,661 a month |
| Housing units | 306 |
| Households | 282 (2.05 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 72% / 28% |
| Land area | 0.83 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98943. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98943
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98922 | Cle Elum, WA | 1.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 98941 | Roslyn, WA | 3.3 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98940 | Ronald, WA | 6.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98925 | Easton, WA | 10.9 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98946 | Thorp, WA | 15.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 98926 | Ellensburg, WA | 24.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 98937 | Naches, WA | 26.5 mi S | Standard |
| 98068 | Snoqualmie Pass, WA | 28.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98934 | Kittitas, WA | 29.1 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 98847 | Peshastin, WA | 29.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 98821 | Dryden, WA | 30.5 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 98815 | Cashmere, WA | 31 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98943 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98943
PO BOX 123
SOUTH CLE ELUM WA 98943
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts S CLE ELUM as the city name for 98943. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98943-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98943?
- 98943 is a South Cle Elum, Washington ZIP code. S Cle Elum is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 98943 in?
- ZIP code 98943 is in Kittitas County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98943 in?
- 98943 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98943?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98943 use area code 509.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98943?
- About 579 people live in ZIP code 98943, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98943?
- The median household income in 98943 is $66,750 a year, lower than 75% of Washington ZIP codes.
- Can I use 98943 for a street address?
- No. 98943 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in South Cle Elum use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 98943?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98943 are 98922 (Cle Elum, 1.4 miles), 98941 (Roslyn, 3.3 miles), 98940 (Ronald, 6.1 miles) and 98925 (Easton, 10.9 miles).