98501 ZIP Code
Olympia, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98501 |
| City/Town: | Olympia |
| County: | Thurston |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,796 |
| Median Household Income: | $92,005 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,090 |
| Total Housing Units: | 19,583 |
| Median Home Value: | $457,500 |
| Land Area: | 34.9 sq miles
90.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.9785, -122.8759 |
Population Information (98501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,796 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,063 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,733 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,559 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,213 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,328 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,823 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,262 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,527 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,936 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,094 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,739 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,717 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,743 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,230 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 625 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $457,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,453 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 19,583 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,682 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 901 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,172 | 59.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,510 | 40.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 32,611 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 414 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 781 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,572 | 17.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,027 | 21.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,687 | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,878 | 27.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,252 | 19.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $92,005 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,521 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $112,260 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,090 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,149 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,196 | 93.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,532 | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,954 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,886 | 62.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 7,144 | 32.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,088 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 78 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 37,225 | 79.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,140 | 2.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 204 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,373 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 668 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 910 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,276 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,642 | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,201 | 9.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,106 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 401 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 76 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,618 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98501 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 558 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 506 | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 838 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,157 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,798 | 9.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,856 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,388 | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,572 | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,662 | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,347 | 12.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98501 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,827 | 66.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,614 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 387 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 695 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 392 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,282 | 19.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98501 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 228 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,566 | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 777 | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 357 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,943 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 701 | 3.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 384 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,469 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,491 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,133 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,638 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,161 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 4,348 | 19.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 43,999 | 94.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 35,074 | 75.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,687 | 33.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,318 | 5.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98501 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,551 | 77.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,377 | 28.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,043 | 27.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 681 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 512 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,919 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98501 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 12,801 | 65.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 838 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 656 | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 627 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,110 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,032 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,747 | 8.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 772 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98501 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 149 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,561 | 13.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,869 | 14.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,216 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,477 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,718 | 13.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,986 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,265 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 857 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,485 | 7.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98501 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 455 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,262 | 11.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,454 | 22.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,794 | 39.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,628 | 18.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 990 | 5.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98501 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,837 | 41.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 273 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,761 | 52.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 278 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 338 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 127 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 59 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98501 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 837 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,325 | 33.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,798 | 36.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,722 | 25.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98501 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 170 | 1.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 108 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 190 | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 116 | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 992 | 8.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,253 | 47.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,220 | 37.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 123 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98501 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,275 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $751 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,453 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (98501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,682 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,929 | 47.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,130 | 22.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,955 | 15.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,955 | 26.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,231 | 33.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,382 | 28.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.48 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98501 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,393 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,396 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,527 | 51.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 412 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,933 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,587 | 24.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98501 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,631 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 809 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 386 | 3.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,299 | 45.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,708 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,429 | 20.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,224 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,738 | 10.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,317 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,928 | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 259 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,958 | 49.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,711 | 45.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98501 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 37,731 | 80.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,479 | 18.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,566 | 53.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,608 | 42.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,798 | 21.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 305 | 3.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98501 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 43,340 | 92.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,537 | 3.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,456 | 224.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,456 | 224.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,456 | 224.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 606 | 39.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 192 | 12.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 78 | 5.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,047 | 68.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 180 | 11.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98501 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,237 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 39,118 | 88.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,119 | 11.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,902 | 4.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 892 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,248 | 5.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 77 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98501 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,682 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,035 | 96.5% | 89.4% |
Olympia, WA98501