| City: | Easton, Washington |
| County: | Kittitas County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:19:34 AM |
| Population: | 608 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 47.3734, -121.2615 |
| Land Area: | 124.338 sq mi |
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Easton sits at the eastern edge of Washington's Cascade Range, 147 square miles of mountain territory centered around Kachess Lake and Lake Easton. This is a PO Box Only Zone, and there's no street delivery across the entire territory. The 417 PO Boxes serve a year-round population of 608 people spread across 303 occupied homes, plus a substantial seasonal population.
With 689 total housing units and just 303 occupied year-round, 54% of homes (375 units) are used seasonally. The population swells during summer months when vacation homes fill with Seattle-area families escaping to the mountains. This seasonal pattern explains why the post office maintains 1.38 PO Boxes per occupied household. Seasonal homeowners keep boxes year-round for utility bills and property management.
Rural carrier routes serve the scattered residences along roads like Kachess Lake Road, Via Kachess Road, and Iron Horse Road. Street names tell the story of this mountain community: Lost Lake Road, Cabin Creek Road, Wilderness Lane, and Alpine Lane. The area includes Forest Service roads (FS 4832, FS 5400-403) serving the most remote properties. Some addresses along E Sparks Road and E Railroad Street include trailer units, remnants of the area's railroad history.
Median home values of $782,500 indicate this isn't a budget vacation spot. At 61.3%, Easton has one of Washington's highest work-from-home rates. That makes sense for a mountain community where remote professionals can live year-round while staying connected to Seattle-area jobs via Interstate 90, just 80 miles west. Median age of 47.5 years suggests established families and pre-retirees rather than young recreationalists.
The 24 business establishments employ 206 workers. Public administration (200 workers) dominates employment, likely including Forest Service staff managing the surrounding Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Transportation and warehousing employs 167 workers, possibly related to Stampede Pass operations and I-90 corridor services.
Easton's post office has served this mountain corridor since before October 2004, when ZIP tracking began. The area includes Lake Easton State Park and sits between two major Cascade lakes (Kachess and Keechelus). For residents and seasonal homeowners alike, the PO Box isn't just convenient. It's the only option.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box:
Recipient Name
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Easton, WA 98925Street addresses are not valid for mail delivery in this ZIP code.
Street names show mountain recreation character (Lost Lake, Cabin Creek, Wilderness Lane) mixed with railroad heritage (Iron Horse Road, Railroad Street, Depot Street) and Forest Service access roads.
ZIP Code 98925 has 608 residents and 303 households (average 2.01 persons per household). The median age is 47.5 years, significantly older than the state (38.1) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.3% male and 48.7% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (82.6%, much higher than the state average of 66.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 608Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 850Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $97,250Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 303Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $769,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.01Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.84Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 568 | 524 | 489 | 578 | 535 | 517 | 565 | 535 | 532 | 477 | 547 | 533 | 1,240 | 850 |
| Decennial Census | 689 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 608 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.5
Male Median Age: 50.4
Female Median Age: 44.9
| 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 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 12 | 20 | 11 | 14 | 33 | 18 | 41 | 26 | 18 | 16 | 8 | 1 |
| Female | 16 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 33 | 28 | 18 | 9 | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 25 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 41 | 31 | 24 | 46 | 38 | 33 | 52 | 51 | 69 | 44 | 27 | 31 | 10 | 5 |
| White: | 502 | 81.10% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 69 | 11.15% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.32% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.32% |
| Other: | 43 | 6.95% |
| Total: | 619 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 312 | 51.32% | 50.4 years |
| Females: | 296 | 48.68% | 44.9 years |
| Total: | 608 | 100% | 47.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 817 | 96.12% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 15 | 1.76% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 18 | 2.12% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 2.12% |
| Total Population: | 850 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 832 | 97.88% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 18 | 2.12% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $97,250, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $39,529 (68.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,667. Family households earn a median of $121,059 versus $61,354 for nonfamily households (a difference of $59,705). By gender, male median income is $121,161 and female is $61,917, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $59,244 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 49.5%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.3%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (33.6%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,721 | $57,125 | $57,837 | $52,083 | $61,100 | $50,750 | $63,421 | $64,934 | $74,583 | $57,031 | $94,844 | $77,946 | $115,755 | $97,250 |
| Median Family Income | $59,706 | $61,250 | $59,737 | $60,208 | $62,200 | $61,522 | $64,964 | $87,917 | $103,542 | $116,250 | $134,167 | $118,958 | $116,277 | $121,059 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $33,359 | $34,141 | $38,375 | $47,604 | $43,750 | $34,773 | $50,288 | $44,750 | $36,974 | $48,750 | $66,750 | $68,500 | $60,833 | $61,354 |
| Median Male Income | $40,000 | $41,875 | $39,750 | $45,000 | $60,875 | $60,156 | $61,438 | $65,833 | $77,411 | $82,857 | $74,881 | $96,250 | $116,286 | $121,161 |
| Median Female Income | $38,438 | $39,013 | $33,958 | $29,375 | $30,125 | $50,125 | $48,750 | $52,768 | $54,000 | $54,018 | $50,469 | $56,591 | $71,250 | $61,917 |
| Employed: | 277 | 43.35% |
| Unemployed: | 39 | 6.10% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 323 | 50.55% |
| Total: | 639 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 80 | 28.88% |
| Service: | 93 | 33.57% |
| Sales and Office: | 32 | 11.55% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 34 | 12.27% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 38 | 13.72% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 277 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $769,400, which is considerably higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $453,800 (143.79%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $413,000. The median gross rent is $2,542, which is much higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $1,417 (125.96%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,542. Of occupied housing, owners make up 85.11% (51.79% with a mortgage, 48.21% free-and-clear) and renters 14.89% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 55.42%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $315,600 | $325,000 | $386,100 | $360,700 | $411,100 | $315,400 | $315,500 | $279,200 | $356,400 | $340,300 | $340,800 | $501,700 | $782,500 | $769,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 9 | 18.37% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 6 | 12.24% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 18 | 36.73% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 16 | 32.65% |
| Total: | 49 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,125 | $1,069 | $908 | $933 | $686 | $698 | $732 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $1,800 | $1,917 | $2,542 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 145 | 44.07% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 135 | 41.03% |
| Renter Occupied: | 49 | 14.89% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 329 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 329 | 44.58% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 409 | 55.42% |
| Total Housing Units: | 738 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 699 | 94.72% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 39 | 5.28% |
| Total Housing Units: | 738 | 100% |
In 2024, 30.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.80%, 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%), down 13.80 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (60.26%). College enrollment is 9.83%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 52 | 8.86% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 255 | 43.44% |
| Some college, no degree: | 68 | 11.58% |
| Associate's degree: | 32 | 5.45% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 155 | 26.41% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 25 | 4.26% |
| Total: | 587 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 535 | 91.14% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 180 | 30.66% |
| Private Insurance: | 697 | 70.55% |
| Public Insurance: | 233 | 23.58% |
| No Insurance: | 58 | 5.87% |
| Total: | 988 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 930 | 94.13% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 13.8% | 12.3% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 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: | 16 | 6.84% |
| Kindergarten: | 8 | 3.42% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 141 | 60.26% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 46 | 19.66% |
| College or graduate school: | 23 | 9.83% |
| Total: | 234 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 24 | 10.26% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 195 | 83.33% |
ZIP Code 98925 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 27 business establishments, employing about 198 people with an annual payroll of $10,937,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 484Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 27Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,592,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,937,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 198Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98925 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 1.49% of whom live in ZIP Code 98925. It covers 124.338 sq mi of land and a water area of 10.035 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: | 124.338 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 10.035 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: | 5319700Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Easton CDP; WashingtonSource: Census |
ZIP Code 98925 is in the Easton School District, which serves grades Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). 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 February 1, 2026.