98506 ZIP Code
Olympia, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98506 |
| City/Town: | Olympia |
| County: | Thurston |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,968 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,512 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,461 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,080 |
| Median Home Value: | $409,800 |
| Land Area: | 22.4 sq miles
58.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.1 sq miles
18.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.1083, -122.8706 |
Population Information (98506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,968 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,045 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,923 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 677 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 677 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 881 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 964 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 757 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,114 | 11.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,625 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,425 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,087 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,296 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,319 | 17.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,401 | 7.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 745 | 3.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $409,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,349 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,080 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,626 | 95.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 454 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,814 | 67.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,812 | 32.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,012 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 69 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 524 | 3.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,397 | 16.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,047 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,424 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,294 | 28.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,257 | 21.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,512 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $103,278 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $119,097 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,461 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,172 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,352 | 92.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 690 | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,371 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,359 | 64.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,427 | 29.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 566 | 6.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,069 | 84.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 229 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 185 | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 984 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 129 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,351 | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 630 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 929 | 4.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 560 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 33 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 79 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 257 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98506 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 593 | 6.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 272 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 471 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 494 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 840 | 9.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,050 | 12.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,236 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,005 | 23.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 679 | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 986 | 11.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98506 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,171 | 61.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 746 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 228 | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 217 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 185 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,648 | 19.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98506 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 115 | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 626 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 498 | 6.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 101 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 685 | 8.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 422 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 91 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 442 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 880 | 10.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,285 | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 649 | 7.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 258 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,300 | 15.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.3% | 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 (98506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,626 | 92.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,237 | 69.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,544 | 45.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 931 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98506 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,728 | 66.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,803 | 44.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,852 | 33.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 513 | 5.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 295 | 3.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,259 | 14.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98506 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,947 | 65.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 313 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 234 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 127 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 239 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 660 | 7.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,128 | 12.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 365 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 67 | 0.7% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98506 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 234 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 915 | 10.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,810 | 19.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,235 | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,671 | 18.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 531 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 789 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 558 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,337 | 14.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98506 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 383 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 915 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,725 | 30.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,643 | 40.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,163 | 12.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 251 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98506 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,480 | 28.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 425 | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,123 | 59.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 64 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 419 | 4.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 46 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 37 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98506 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 550 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,103 | 36.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,996 | 34.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,977 | 22.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98506 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 125 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 202 | 3.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 48 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 166 | 2.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 595 | 10.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,758 | 47.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,505 | 25.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 415 | 7.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98506 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,988 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $845 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,349 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.87 | 2.38 |
Households (98506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,626 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,858 | 44.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 948 | 11.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,401 | 16.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,778 | 32.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,582 | 18.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,786 | 43.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.71 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98506 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,661 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,335 | 30.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,211 | 55.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 221 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 803 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,530 | 33.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98506 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,799 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 85 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 178 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,244 | 44.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 592 | 21.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 700 | 25.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,172 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,429 | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,557 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,564 | 19.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 259 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,820 | 51.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,485 | 41.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98506 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,414 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,485 | 13.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,425 | 57.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 920 | 37.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 462 | 18.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 140 | 5.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98506 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,629 | 92.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 308 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,339 | 434.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,339 | 434.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,339 | 434.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 386 | 125.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 85 | 27.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 5.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 156 | 50.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 82 | 26.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98506 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,291 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,535 | 90.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,756 | 9.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 416 | 2.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 592 | 3.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 603 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 145 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98506 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,626 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,260 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
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