| City: | Vantage, Washington |
| City Alias: | Ellensburg |
| Names to Avoid: | Doris |
| County: | Kittitas County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:19:49 AM |
| Population: | 209 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 509 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 46.8685, -119.9921 |
| Land Area: | 39.902 sq mi |
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The post office here serves 56 occupied households with both PO Boxes and rural carrier delivery. With 59 PO Boxes maintained for 56 local households, the adoption rate of 1.05 suggests the facility serves a slightly larger area than the immediate community. This isn't uncommon for highway corridor communities where surrounding properties without carrier service rely on a central post office. The ZIP also includes the unincorporated area of Doris and shares postal ties with Ellensburg, the Kittitas County seat 30 miles west.
Mail delivery here follows rural patterns across 10.1 square miles of terrain. One rural carrier route handles street delivery to properties along Main Street and Poristri, while 18 separate ZIP+4 codes designate different PO Box ranges at the post office. This delivery structure reflects the geography: a small residential core near the river crossing, with scattered properties across the surrounding landscape that depend on PO Box service.
The median age of 35.4 years and household size averaging 3.7 people point to family occupation rather than seasonal or institutional use. About 38 residents work, and the median household income stands at $31,650. The area's 8 business establishments employ 24 people, suggesting a mix of highway-oriented services and local operations. Housing data shows all 34 owner-occupied units are occupied year-round, with no significant seasonal vacancy patterns that would indicate a vacation community.
What defines this ZIP code is its position on the map rather than its size. Travelers know Vantage as the bridge crossing and the nearby prehistoric rock art site, but for the 209 people who live here, it's a permanent address where desert meets river and the highway provides both connection and identity.
The street network is minimal, consisting of just Main Street and Poristri, with most addresses receiving mail through PO Boxes rather than street delivery. This pattern is typical of small highway corridor communities where development clusters near a single intersection or service area rather than spreading across a traditional street grid.
ZIP Code 98950 has 209 residents and 56 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 35.4 years, slightly younger than the state (38.1) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.5% male and 44.5% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (68.9%) and Other / Two or More Races (34.9%, much higher than the state average of 6.7% and well above the national average of 8.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 68.9%, which is much higher than the state average (13.7%), and Other / Two or More Races share is much higher than both the state (6.7%) and national averages (8.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 209Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 61Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 56Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.57Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.48Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 102 | 263 | 583 | 563 | 555 | 475 | 302 | 139 | 57 | 33 | 29 | 54 | 58 | 61 |
| Decennial Census | 177 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 209 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 35.4
Male Median Age: 32.8
Female Median Age: 42.1
| 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 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 6 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 30 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 50 | 18.32% |
| Black: | 4 | 1.47% |
| Hispanic:* | 144 | 52.75% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.37% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.37% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 73 | 26.74% |
| Total: | 273 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 116 | 55.50% | 32.8 years |
| Females: | 93 | 44.50% | 42.1 years |
| Total: | 209 | 100% | 35.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 16 | 26.23% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 15 | 24.59% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 30 | 73.77% |
| Total Population: | 61 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 16 | 26.23% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 45 | 73.77% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $54,917 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.4%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is much lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (66.7%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $54,917 | $59,356 | $80,000 | $69,886 | $68,625 | $69,625 | $88,036 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $60,263 | $59,053 | $66,797 | $69,886 | $0 | $0 | $130,242 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $11,979 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $36,750 | $36,480 | $37,273 | $37,407 | $0 | $0 | $95,096 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $23,068 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 45 | 73.77% |
| Unemployed: | 1 | 1.64% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 15 | 24.59% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 33.33% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 30 | 66.67% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 45 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $450,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 34 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 34 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 34 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 34 | 100% |
In 2024, 24.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 75.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 49.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 15 | 24.59% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 31 | 50.82% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 15 | 24.59% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 46 | 75.41% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 15 | 24.59% |
| Private Insurance: | 15 | 24.59% |
| Public Insurance: | 16 | 26.23% |
| No Insurance: | 30 | 49.18% |
| Total: | 61 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 31 | 50.82% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 98950 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 24 people with an annual payroll of $595,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 471Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $134,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $595,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 24Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98950 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 0.51% of whom live in ZIP Code 98950. It covers 39.902 sq mi of land and a water area of 8.218 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: | 39.902 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 8.218 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: | 5374200Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Vantage CDP; WashingtonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 98950 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 February 1, 2026.