ZIP Code 98926: Population, Income, Housing

State: WA

Total population: 34,353 Household income: $71,137 Rent: $1,338

Overview

Total population

34,353

Rent

$1,338

Year built

1992

Household income

$71,137

Per capita income

$38,594

Poverty rate

16.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.3 persons

Rent over 30% of income

55.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Washington

County

Kittitas County

Total population

34,353

Adults over 25

19,758

Total households

14,161

Household size

2.3 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$71,137

Per capita income

$38,594

Poverty rate

16.9%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

55.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,338

Year built

1992

Households that rent

47.5%

Households that own

52.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

81.3%

Black

1.4%

Asian

2.1%

Two or more races

9.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

11.1%

Not Hispanic or Latino

88.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

15,121 (89%)

Commute time to work

20 mins

Work from home

1,876 (11%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

28.3%

High school graduate or GED

22%

Some college or associate degree

9.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

39.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 98926 with: Washington State United States

ZIP 98926

Total population34,353

Rent$1,338

Year built1992

Household income$71,137

Per capita income$38,594

Poverty rate16.9%

Unemployment rateN/A

Washington State

Total population7,816,116

Rent$1,760

Year built1985

Household income$98,141

Per capita income$53,744

Poverty rate9.9%

Unemployment rate4.5%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP98926	StateWashington	CountryUnited States
Total population	34,353	7,816,116	334,922,499
Rent	$1,338	$1,760	$1,413
Year built	1992	1985	1980
Household income	$71,137	$98,141	$80,734
Per capita income	$38,594	$53,744	$44,673
Poverty rate	16.9%	9.9%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.5%	4%

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Summary for 98926

Rent & Income

In 98926, the typical monthly rent is $1,338 and the typical household income is $71,137. Rent here is lower than Washington, and household income is lower than Washington. The estimated poverty rate is 16.9%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 47.5% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 55.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 39.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 98926 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 98926 — Poverty

How ZIP 98926 compares in Washington State (102 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,338	18 / 102	from lower rent	$1,024 – $2,836
Household income	$71,137	92 / 102	from higher income	$48,231 – $244,362
Poverty rate	16.9%	95 / 102	from lower poverty	3.3% – 28.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Washington State with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 98926

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 18th out of 102 ZIP Codes in Washington State. Across Washington State, figures vary from $1,024 in ZIP 98901 up to $2,836 in ZIP 98006.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 98926 stands 92nd out of 102 ZIP Codes. Throughout Washington State, numbers span from $48,231 in ZIP 99163 up to $244,362 in ZIP 98074.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 95th out of 102 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 3.3% in ZIP 98685 up to 28.6% in ZIP 99163.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 98926 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,338 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 98926

Annual Household Income: $71,137

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 98926

Estimated Rate: 16.9%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 98926

In ZIP Code 98926, households that rent: 6,732 (47.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	6,732	47.5%
Owner-Occupied	7,429	52.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 98926

In ZIP Code 98926, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,747 (55.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,747	55.7%
Other renter households	2,985	44.3%
Total renter households	6,732	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 98926

Less than High School: 5,600 people (28.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,356 people (22%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,929 people (9.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,873 people (39.8%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 19,758

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.