98502 ZIP Code
Olympia, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98502 |
| City/Town: | Olympia |
| County: | Thurston |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,551 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,540 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,528 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,492 |
| Median Home Value: | $464,100 |
| Land Area: | 63.4 sq miles
164.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 16.9 sq miles
43.7 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.0812, -123.0248 |
Population Information (98502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,551 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,816 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,735 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,801 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,361 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,764 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,011 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,533 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,417 | 15.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,253 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,648 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,155 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,227 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,612 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,092 | 5.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 677 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $464,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,499 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,492 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,659 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 833 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,309 | 56.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,350 | 43.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 25,081 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 405 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 508 | 2.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,708 | 14.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,536 | 22.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,427 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,666 | 30.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,831 | 19.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,540 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,126 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,352 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,528 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,929 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,489 | 94.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 927 | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,379 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,765 | 65.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,667 | 28.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,057 | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 26,591 | 74.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,039 | 2.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 456 | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,733 | 7.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 101 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 388 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,243 | 11.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,221 | 6.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,155 | 11.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,302 | 3.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,516 | 4.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 126 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,211 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98502 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 812 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 523 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 705 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 889 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,378 | 9.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,381 | 16.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,906 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,952 | 20.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,460 | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,653 | 11.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98502 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,268 | 68.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,675 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 361 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 346 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 212 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,694 | 16.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98502 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 289 | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 830 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 803 | 4.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 338 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,401 | 14.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 394 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 196 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 855 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,620 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,767 | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,405 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 854 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,737 | 16.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.0% | 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 (98502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,106 | 93.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,527 | 71.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,589 | 35.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,710 | 4.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98502 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,212 | 76.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,529 | 30.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,873 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 728 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 498 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,175 | 14.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98502 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,154 | 59.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 881 | 5.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 651 | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,002 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 953 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 681 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,690 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 469 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98502 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,564 | 16.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,369 | 15.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,179 | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,206 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,681 | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,271 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 781 | 5.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 770 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 656 | 4.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98502 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 441 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,564 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,049 | 32.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,440 | 35.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,641 | 17.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 357 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98502 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,349 | 29.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 732 | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,095 | 62.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 84 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 331 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 40 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98502 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 822 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,025 | 34.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,578 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,234 | 22.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98502 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 219 | 2.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 73 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 30 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 102 | 1.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 713 | 8.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,727 | 44.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,918 | 35.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 527 | 6.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,294 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $817 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,499 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.23 | 2.38 |
Households (98502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,659 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,418 | 43.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,234 | 15.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,688 | 18.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,276 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,937 | 26.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,531 | 30.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98502 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,502 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,780 | 39.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,225 | 49.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 276 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,011 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,591 | 31.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98502 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,993 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 722 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 177 | 2.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,288 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,602 | 20.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,204 | 27.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,858 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,093 | 7.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,816 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,349 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 226 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,425 | 55.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,698 | 39.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98502 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 28,521 | 80.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,643 | 18.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,465 | 52.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,017 | 45.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,464 | 22.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 161 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 32,697 | 92.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 663 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,854 | 430.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,854 | 430.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,854 | 430.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 316 | 47.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 6 | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 613 | 92.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 102 | 15.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98502 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 33,750 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 30,468 | 90.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,282 | 9.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 916 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 736 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,563 | 4.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 67 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98502 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,659 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,076 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
Olympia, WA98502