98579 ZIP Code
Rochester, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98579 |
| City/Town: | Rochester |
| County: | Thurston |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 14,259 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,493 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,337 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,276 |
| Median Home Value: | $365,900 |
| Land Area: | 94.2 sq miles
244.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.7882, -123.1255 |
Population Information (98579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,259 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,935 | 48.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,324 | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,193 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 651 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 694 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 831 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 645 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,797 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,007 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,141 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 806 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,144 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,528 | 10.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 715 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 107 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $365,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,159 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,276 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,121 | 97.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 155 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,049 | 79.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,072 | 20.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,245 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 389 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 483 | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,505 | 34.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,859 | 27.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,098 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,392 | 13.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 519 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98579 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,493 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,820 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,092 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,337 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,048 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,775 | 96.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 253 | 3.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,579 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,815 | 71.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,818 | 26.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 140 | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 2 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,918 | 83.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 92 | 0.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 317 | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 66 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 26 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 358 | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,482 | 10.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,154 | 8.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,658 | 11.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,440 | 10.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 139 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 79 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98579 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 94 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 66 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 346 | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 262 | 5.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 646 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 667 | 13.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 704 | 13.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,468 | 28.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 506 | 9.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 362 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98579 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,768 | 70.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 505 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 15 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 544 | 8.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 839 | 12.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98579 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 556 | 8.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 279 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 586 | 8.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 115 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,050 | 15.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 162 | 2.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 79 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 350 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 555 | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,054 | 15.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 638 | 9.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 188 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,163 | 17.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.0% | 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 (98579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,874 | 97.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,679 | 74.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,317 | 44.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 360 | 2.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98579 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,881 | 75.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,224 | 43.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,390 | 27.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 261 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 299 | 5.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 627 | 12.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98579 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,546 | 67.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 109 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 76 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 70 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 85 | 1.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,372 | 26.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 18 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98579 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 81 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 482 | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,407 | 26.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,102 | 20.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 786 | 14.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 877 | 16.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 96 | 1.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 55 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 16 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 374 | 7.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98579 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 33 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 296 | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,146 | 21.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,866 | 54.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 854 | 16.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 81 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98579 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 49 | 1.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 467 | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,755 | 73.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 32 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 696 | 13.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 46 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 65 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 11 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98579 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 150 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 987 | 19.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,241 | 24.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,743 | 53.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98579 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 163 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 113 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 74 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 243 | 6.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 805 | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,632 | 40.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,000 | 24.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98579 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,866 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $633 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,159 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.38 |
Households (98579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,121 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,855 | 55.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,151 | 22.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 723 | 14.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 929 | 18.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,547 | 30.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,659 | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98579 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,775 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,828 | 31.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,989 | 51.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 106 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 829 | 14.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,779 | 30.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98579 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,525 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 306 | 12.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 157 | 6.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 844 | 33.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 815 | 32.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 403 | 16.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,199 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,182 | 10.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,234 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,344 | 16.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 198 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,364 | 58.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 782 | 33.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98579 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,873 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,264 | 8.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 374 | 29.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 890 | 70.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 179 | 14.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98579 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,487 | 94.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 223 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 772 | 346.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 772 | 346.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 772 | 346.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 159 | 71.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 31 | 13.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 556 | 249.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 4.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98579 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,066 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,070 | 92.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 996 | 7.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 954 | 7.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 14 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 28 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98579 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,121 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,063 | 98.9% | 89.4% |
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