Zip code 98940: Ronald, Washington

Q: What city is zip code 98940?

98940 is assigned to Ronald, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 98940 in?

98940 is in Kittitas County, Washington.

Q: What is the population of 98940?

About 858 people live in 98940, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 98940?

The median household income in 98940 is $246,441.

Q: What zip codes are near 98940?

The closest zip codes to 98940 are 98941, 98922, 98925, 98943, 98068.

Residential delivery areaKittitas CountyPacific Time

Population

858

Median household income

$246K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$613K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

160 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 98940

98940 is a rural zip code in Ronald, Washington (Kittitas County), covering 160 sq mi of land. About 858 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 55 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $246,441 a year, about 3.1× the national median of $80,734. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $612,800, or 2.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in management, healthcare and education. 29% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 98940 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median household income$246,441
99th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · WA $98,1414th of 541 in WA
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · WA 63.8%6th of 563 in WA
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · WA 93.6%14th of 563 in WA
Housing vacancy69.1%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · WA 7.3%8th of 563 in WA
Median earnings per worker$203,074
99th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · WA $59,9592nd of 566 in WA
Healthcare workers27.5%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · WA 9.3%10th of 570 in WA
Per capita income$107,691
98th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · WA $53,74412th of 570 in WA
Median age55
98th
U.S. 38.9 · WA 38.379th of 571 in WA
Residents 65 and older35.9%
98th
U.S. 17.2% · WA 16.6%56th of 571 in WA
Work from home33.3%
97th
U.S. 15.1% · WA 19.8%57th of 570 in WA
Bachelor's degree or higher62.4%
91st
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · WA 39.6%47th of 571 in WA
Median home value$612,800
83rd
U.S. $332,700 · WA $564,600131st of 536 in WA
Income inequality (Gini)0.473
78th
U.S. 0.483 · WA 0.46990th of 560 in WA
Residents under 1821.2%
42nd
U.S. 22% · WA 21.4%262nd of 571 in WA
Veterans5%
38th
U.S. 6.2% · WA 7.8%456th of 571 in WA
Foreign-born residents6.6%
37th
U.S. 14.1% · WA 15.4%297th of 571 in WA
Population858
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · WA 7,816,116442nd of 571 in WA
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · WA 118/sq mi494th of 571 in WA
Poverty rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · WA 9.9%558th of 563 in WA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · WA 5.1%528th of 570 in WA
Diversity index4.6
1st
U.S. 61.4 · WA 56.5560th of 571 in WA
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · WA 6.3%545th of 567 in WA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · WA 6.7%473rd of 570 in WA
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · WA 9.6%553rd of 570 in WA
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · WA 16%561st of 570 in WA

Measure	98940	Kittitas	WA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in WA
Median household incomeStrength	$246,441	$73,804	$98,141	$80,734	99th	4th of 541
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	61.5%	63.8%	65.2%	99th	6th of 563
Broadband accessStrength	100%	90.6%	93.6%	91%	99th	14th of 563
Housing vacancy	69.1%	19%	7.3%	10.1%	99th	8th of 563
Median earnings per workerStrength	$203,074	$45,875	$59,959	$49,666	99th	2nd of 566
Healthcare workers	27.5%	9.6%	9.3%	9.7%	99th	10th of 570
Per capita incomeStrength	$107,691	$43,661	$53,744	$44,673	98th	12th of 570
Median age	55	35.8	38.3	38.9	98th	79th of 571
Residents 65 and older	35.9%	17%	16.6%	17.2%	98th	56th of 571
Work from home	33.3%	13.8%	19.8%	15.1%	97th	57th of 570
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	62.4%	37%	39.6%	35.7%	91st	47th of 571
Median home value	$612,800	$497,400	$564,600	$332,700	83rd	131st of 536
Income inequality (Gini)	0.473	0.474	0.469	0.483	78th	90th of 560
Residents under 18	21.2%	16.7%	21.4%	22%	42nd	262nd of 571
Veterans	5%	7.6%	7.8%	6.2%	38th	456th of 571
Foreign-born residents	6.6%	4.8%	15.4%	14.1%	37th	297th of 571
Population	858	47,172	7,816,116	334,922,499	1st	442nd of 571
Population density	5/sq mi	21/sq mi	118/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	494th of 571
Poverty rateStrength	0%	14.4%	9.9%	12.5%	1st	558th of 563
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	6.3%	5.1%	5.2%	1st	528th of 570
Diversity index	4.6	35.7	56.5	61.4	1st	560th of 571
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	5.8%	6.3%	8.4%	1st	545th of 567
Tech workers	0%	2.7%	6.7%	3.8%	1st	473rd of 570
Self-employed workers	0%	11.5%	9.6%	10%	1st	553rd of 570
Government workers	0%	23.1%	16%	14.5%	1st	561st of 570

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

29%

45–54

14%

55–64

65–74

28%

75+

Median age

Under 18

21.2%

65 and over

35.9%

Race and ethnicity

White98%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

4.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

36.7%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

71%

Spanish

23%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 332
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 67.2%
Married couples: 67.2%
Living alone: 9%
Veterans (of adults): 5%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

60%

Median household income

98940

$246,441

Kittitas Co.

$73,804

Washington

$98,141

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$107,691

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

60.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.473

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

98940

$612,800

Kittitas Co.

$497,400

Washington

$564,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

98940

—

Kittitas Co.

$1,341

Washington

$1,760

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

96%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,075
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 69.1%
Median year built: 1999
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 2.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

33%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

22%

10–19

20–29

30–44

41%

45–59

60+

36%

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

48%

Healthcare

28%

Education

24%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

42%

Education

24%

Other services

19%

Retail

14%

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$203,074

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

14.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	98940	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$203,074	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

24%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

30%

Graduate

33%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 62.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 32.5%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 97%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Ronald
State: Washington
County: Kittitas County
Center point: 47.3624° N, 121.0394° W
Land area: 160 sq mi
Water area: 7.6 sq mi
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 98940

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
98941	Roslyn, WA	9.7 mi	1,076	$104,800	$565,200
98922	Cle Elum, WA	12 mi	7,688	$73,603	$647,600
98925	Easton, WA	13 mi	850	$97,250	$769,400
98943	South Cle Elum, WA	13 mi	579	$66,750	$374,300
98068	Snoqualmie Pass, WA	16 mi	482	$100,096	$904,000
98847	Peshastin, WA	20 mi	1,641	$68,814	$380,100
98288	Skykomish, WA	22 mi	169	$64,583	$450,000
98946	Thorp, WA	24 mi	398	$121,875	$384,500
98821	Dryden, WA	26 mi	1,019	$134,233	—
98826	Leavenworth, WA	31 mi	7,605	$87,646	$720,000
98045	North Bend, WA	31 mi	15,289	$175,765	$938,500
98022	Enumclaw, WA	33 mi	22,418	$120,406	$608,500

Questions about 98940

What city is zip code 98940?

98940 is assigned to Ronald, Washington. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 98940 in?

98940 is in Kittitas County, Washington.

What is the population of 98940?

About 858 people live in 98940, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 98940 in?

98940 is in Pacific Time.

What is the median household income in 98940?

The median household income in 98940 is $246,441.

What zip codes are near 98940?

The closest zip codes to 98940 are 98941, 98922, 98925, 98943, 98068.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98940, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.