98516 ZIP Code
Olympia, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98516 |
| City/Town: | Olympia |
| County: | Thurston |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 27,212 |
| Median Household Income: | $89,378 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,745 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,244 |
| Median Home Value: | $474,800 |
| Land Area: | 28.8 sq miles
74.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 4.4 sq miles
11.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.0989, -122.7854 |
Population Information (98516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,212 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,088 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,124 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,840 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,711 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,710 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,378 | 5.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,414 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,778 | 13.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,701 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,700 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,745 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,937 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,408 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,361 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 529 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $474,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,800 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 11,244 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,860 | 96.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 384 | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,654 | 70.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,206 | 29.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,159 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 522 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 639 | 3.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,765 | 19.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,642 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,245 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,333 | 22.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,013 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 38.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98516 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $89,378 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $109,848 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $105,442 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,745 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,644 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,879 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 497 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,079 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,197 | 66.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,170 | 29.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 512 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,803 | 69.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,107 | 4.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 236 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,255 | 12.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 178 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 707 | 2.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,926 | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,811 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,289 | 8.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,632 | 6.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 210 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 447 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98516 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 508 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 172 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 622 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 429 | 4.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 976 | 9.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,817 | 16.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,491 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,494 | 23.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,152 | 10.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,199 | 11.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98516 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,811 | 81.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,373 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 79 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 141 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 231 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,266 | 11.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98516 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 118 | 1.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 623 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 854 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 290 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,325 | 12.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 538 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 101 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 813 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,181 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,446 | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 735 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 385 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,470 | 13.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.1% | 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 (98516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,380 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,894 | 73.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,429 | 34.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,558 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98516 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,771 | 71.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,614 | 33.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,652 | 33.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 304 | 2.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 211 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 632 | 5.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98516 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,948 | 70.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 513 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 258 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 294 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 216 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 404 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 741 | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 845 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98516 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 175 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,927 | 26.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,751 | 24.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,494 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,484 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,613 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 529 | 4.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 161 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 58 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 52 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98516 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 347 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 555 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,876 | 25.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,509 | 40.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,488 | 22.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 469 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98516 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,774 | 44.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 266 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,464 | 50.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 236 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 73 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98516 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 574 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,935 | 27.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,762 | 43.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,589 | 23.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98516 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 301 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 235 | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 61 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 108 | 1.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 588 | 7.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,957 | 38.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,101 | 40.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 303 | 4.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98516 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,255 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $762 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,800 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.26 | 2.38 |
Households (98516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,860 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,484 | 59.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,397 | 22.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,416 | 13.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,344 | 21.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,273 | 30.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,534 | 32.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98516 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,231 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,288 | 22.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,839 | 66.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 132 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 878 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,303 | 22.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98516 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,731 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 570 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 315 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,505 | 37.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,390 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,951 | 29.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,701 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,716 | 18.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,938 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,607 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 264 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,695 | 47.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,648 | 45.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98516 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,047 | 81.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,964 | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,236 | 45.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,546 | 51.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,070 | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 182 | 3.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98516 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,595 | 86.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 974 | 3.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,617 | 371.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,617 | 371.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,617 | 371.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 396 | 40.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 26 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 778 | 79.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 197 | 20.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98516 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,372 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,802 | 82.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,570 | 18.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,349 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 492 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,716 | 10.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98516 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,860 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,248 | 94.4% | 89.4% |
Olympia, WA98516