The ZIP Code 98922 is associated with the city of Cle Elum in Washington in Kittitas County. It is estimated that 28.6% of residents in the 98922 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 50.6 years. It is estimated that about 22.0% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $36,122. Approximately 7% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $57,458. The current population estimate is 6,607.
5:43 am
8:18 pm
Good
The median household income in ZIP Code 98922 is $57,458, while the region's mean household income is $77,290. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $36,122. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98922 of $36,122 is approximately 7.18% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 6.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 30.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.3% of the population in 98922 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.3% of 98922 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.4% |
In ZIP Code 98922, 90.2% of the population graduated high school, while 22.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.7% in this Kittitas County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 34.3% |
| Associate's degree | 5.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98922, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 2.8% of 98922 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98922 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.6%), followed by Black or African American (1.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98922, an estimated 27.5% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 18.2% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959 in this Kittitas County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 27.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 14.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98922 are older than average. The median age of 50.6 years in ZIP Code 98922 is approximately 32.81% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.5% of the population in 98922 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 98922 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 11.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 11.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.2% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 98922 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 36.1% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 98922 is high blood pressure, as approximately 34.7% of adults 18 and older in this Kittitas County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 31.1% |
| High blood pressure | 34.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.4% |
| Current asthma | 10.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.7% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.8% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98922 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 85.8% of those 18 and above in 98922 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 98922 include obesity (31.1% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (28.1% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.1% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 74.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 67.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 68.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| Current smoking | 15.0% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 21.4% |
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 28.1% |
In 98922, 61.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.2 minutes. Approximately 18.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98922 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 16.4% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 2.1% of 98922 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 5.8% |
| Construction | 16.4% |
| Manufacturing | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.4% |
| Retail trade | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 4.2% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 6.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 8.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 18.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.4% |
| Public administration | 8.0% |
In ZIP Code 98922, 99.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Kittitas County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.6% |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 98922, credit card or prepaid card have received the most complaints in 98922 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Kittitas County region was problem with a credit reporting company's investigation.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit card or prepaid card | 1 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 2 |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98922 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98922 | 10.05¢/kWh | 8.12¢/kWh | 6.25¢/kWh |
| Washington | 11.4¢/kWh | 10.74¢/kWh | 6.51¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98922 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.17 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.71 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.58 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 6.11 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 6.25 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 6.81 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 7.21 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.99 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 6.12 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.39 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.62 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.41 | 1.78 | 5.46 |