| City: | Snoqualmie Pass, Washington |
| City Alias: | Snoqualmie Ps |
| Names to Avoid: | Alpental, Hyak |
| Counties: | Kittitas County[Primary] King County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:13:45 AM |
| Population: | 530 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.4231, -121.3731 |
| Land Area: | 245.299 sq mi |
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Snoqualmie Pass sits at 3,022 feet elevation in the Cascade Mountains, straddling the King-Kittitas county line along Interstate 90. This mountain pass community serves as home to four ski areas (The Summit at Snoqualmie's Alpental, Summit West, Summit Central, and Summit East), making it Washington's closest downhill skiing to Seattle. The ZIP spans 245.3 square miles of mountainous terrain served entirely by rural mail delivery.
Of the 754 housing units here, 467 are used seasonally (62% of all housing). Year-round population stands at just 530 residents in 252 occupied homes. Median home values reach $760,800, and 86% of occupied units are owner-occupied. This isn't a bedroom community. It's a weekend and vacation retreat where most properties sit empty during the workweek.
Street names tell the ski resort story. Innsbruck Drive, Chamonix Place, Garmisch Place, Saint Moritz Place, and multiple German "strasse" streets (Alpental Strasse, Erste Strasse, Lech Strasse) echo famous European ski destinations. The aliases tell the same story: Hyak and Alpental are both recognized names, referring to specific base areas within the ski resort complex.
The 530 year-round residents skew toward remote workers and mountain lifestyle devotees. Of 252 workers, 54 work from home (21%). Another 183 work in transportation and warehousing, likely supporting Interstate 90 operations (Washington State Department of Transportation maintenance, trucking services for the mountain pass). Only 9 workers are employed in accommodation and food services, suggesting most ski area employees commute from outside the ZIP.
Mail delivery happens via two rural routes covering 114 delivery points across the territory. There are also 16 PO Box records, though the spatial data shows zero actual PO Boxes currently in service. General Delivery is available (Route G001), useful for temporary ski season workers. The post office location itself is classified as a non-postal facility (zipFacilityCode: N), meaning mail is likely processed through a contract station or nearby post office.
This is classified as a PO Box ZIP despite having active street delivery because of historical postal infrastructure development. The classification doesn't match current reality. Rural carriers serve the scattered mountain properties, and most residents receive mail at their home addresses via those two rural routes.
Street names evoke European ski resorts (Innsbruck, Chamonix, Garmisch, Saint Moritz) and local mountain features (Snoqualmie, Keechelus, Guye Peak, Kendall Peak).
ZIP Code 98068 has 530 residents and 252 households (average 2.10 persons per household). The median age is 43.2 years, older than the state (38.1) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 59.2% male and 40.8% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (86.4%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 530Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 482Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $100,096Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 252Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $904,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.10Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.45Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 292 | 348 | 366 | 240 | 259 | 256 | 289 | 392 | 444 | 497 | 551 | 528 | 442 | 482 |
| Decennial Census | 403 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 530 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 43.2
Male Median Age: 42.5
Female Median Age: 44
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 25 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 32 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 29 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 8 |
| Total | 30 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 13 | 32 | 52 | 38 | 43 | 49 | 51 | 47 | 36 | 36 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 8 |
| White: | 458 | 87.07% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 38 | 7.22% |
| Asian: | 16 | 3.04% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.76% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.38% |
| Other: | 8 | 1.52% |
| Total: | 526 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 314 | 59.25% | 42.5 years |
| Females: | 216 | 40.75% | 44.0 years |
| Total: | 530 | 100% | 43.2 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 414 | 85.89% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 22 | 4.56% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 7 | 1.45% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 39 | 9.54% |
| Total Population: | 482 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 436 | 90.46% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 46 | 9.54% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $100,096, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $36,946 (58.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,471. Family households earn a median of $189,000 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $189,000). By gender, male median income is $147,813 and female is $100,625, which is much higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $47,188 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.6%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (44.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,150 | $63,556 | $65,625 | $53,864 | $53,750 | $105,250 | $102,500 | $96,351 | $97,625 | $97,607 | $104,476 | $82,250 | $0 | $100,096 |
| Median Family Income | $73,750 | $95,833 | $55,625 | $55,625 | $56,875 | $93,750 | $97,083 | $67,031 | $0 | $134,000 | $0 | $151,944 | $192,604 | $189,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $63,150 | $63,513 | $65,746 | $43,846 | $0 | $105,500 | $107,750 | $96,892 | $97,938 | $88,977 | $104,718 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $53,955 | $56,616 | $56,452 | $35,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $51,000 | $0 | $84,803 | $121,311 | $131,458 | $137,328 | $147,813 |
| Median Female Income | $41,042 | $28,125 | $31,250 | $40,227 | $0 | $37,813 | $26,786 | $0 | $95,375 | $98,393 | $103,589 | $111,830 | $118,304 | $100,625 |
| Employed: | 240 | 56.47% |
| Unemployed: | 5 | 1.18% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 180 | 42.35% |
| Total: | 425 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 107 | 44.58% |
| Service: | 2 | 0.83% |
| Sales and Office: | 49 | 20.42% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 60 | 25.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 22 | 9.17% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 240 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $904,000, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $547,000 (153.22%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $379,300. The median gross rent is $1,148, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is down $238 (17.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,148. Of occupied housing, owners make up 83.41% (72.25% with a mortgage, 27.75% free-and-clear) and renters 16.59% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 71.83%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $357,000 | $371,400 | $366,900 | $348,200 | $358,200 | $398,700 | $384,900 | $529,300 | $524,700 | $506,300 | $642,000 | $688,600 | $760,800 | $904,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 38 | 100.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 38 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,386 | $1,699 | $1,705 | $1,400 | $1,425 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,021 | $1,150 | $1,152 | $1,148 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 138 | 60.26% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 53 | 23.14% |
| Renter Occupied: | 38 | 16.59% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 229 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 229 | 28.17% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 584 | 71.83% |
| Total Housing Units: | 813 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 453 | 55.72% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 360 | 44.28% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 813 | 100% |
In 2024, 45.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 98.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (49.12%). College enrollment is 33.33%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 0.71% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3 | 0.71% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 83 | 19.53% |
| Some college, no degree: | 100 | 23.53% |
| Associate's degree: | 43 | 10.12% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 176 | 41.41% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 17 | 4.00% |
| Total: | 425 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 419 | 98.59% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 193 | 45.41% |
| Private Insurance: | 390 | 69.40% |
| Public Insurance: | 136 | 24.20% |
| No Insurance: | 36 | 6.41% |
| Total: | 562 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 526 | 93.59% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.5% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 28 | 49.12% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 10 | 17.54% |
| College or graduate school: | 19 | 33.33% |
| Total: | 57 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 38 | 66.67% |
ZIP Code 98068 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 35 business establishments, employing about 1,424 people with an annual payroll of $20,055,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 4,305Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 35Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $8,148,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $20,055,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,424Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98068 is located in Kittitas County, Washington, within the Ellensburg, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 21260) and Washington's 8th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 40,915 people, about 1.30% of whom live in ZIP Code 98068. It covers 245.299 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.877 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Ellensburg, WASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 21260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MicroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 40,915Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 245.299 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 5.877 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 08Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7359.7 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5365275Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Snoqualmie Pass CDP; WashingtonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 98068 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.