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ZIP 98926

Pop. 34,353·Kittitas County·166th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,710/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$255
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ZIP 98926 · $1,710
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,110
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$2,020
4 BR+
$2,430
Research median
$1,450/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,520/yr
At $1,710/mo median
Location
StateWA
CountyKittitas County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.3% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98926 (Ellensburg, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 39.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,353
Median income
$71,137
Median age
30.2
Renters
47.5%
Age distribution
17%
38.9%
18.9%
14.7%
Under 1817%
18–3438.9%
35–5418.9%
55–6410.5%
65+14.7%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
81.3%
White81.3%
Black1.4%
Hispanic11.1%
Asian2.1%
Other4%
Education (25+)
22%
32.5%
39.8%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma22%
Some college32.5%
Bachelor's+39.8%
Housing tenure
52.5%
47.5%
Owner52.5%
Renter47.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98926 in Ellensburg, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,839 → $71,137
up 15.0%
Population
32,559 → 34,353
up 5.5%
Renter share
46.5% → 47.5%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
37.8% → 39.8%
+2.0 pts
Median age
29.3 → 30.2
+0.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,839 in 2021 to $71,137 more recently. The population has grown by 5.5% since 2021, moving from about 32,559 residents to roughly 34,353. College-educated residents now make up 39.8% of adults here, versus 37.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98926 covers Ellensburg, WA. The median rent here is $1,710/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,110/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($71,137/yr), ZIP 98926 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98926?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98926 (Ellensburg, WA) is $1,710. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98926 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98926's median rent of $1,710/mo is $255 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98926 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98926 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #166 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,710/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98926?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,710/mo in ZIP 98926. The local median household income is $71,137/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98926?

Rent in ZIP 98926 has increased 11.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 98926 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98926 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,710/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($71,137/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98926 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98926 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.5% of ZIP 98926 households are renters, while 52.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98926 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98926 compare to the rest of Ellensburg?

ZIP 98926 is more affordable than Ellensburg overall. At $1,710/mo, it's $6 below the Ellensburg citywide median of $1,716/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98926 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98926 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,710/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 98926's median household income ($71,137/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98926 29%Benchmark 30%
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