98597 ZIP Code
Yelm, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98597 |
| City/Town: | Yelm |
| County: | Thurston |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,982 |
| Median Household Income: | $88,965 |
| Per Capita Income: | $48,223 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,965 |
| Median Home Value: | $377,100 |
| Land Area: | 111.0 sq miles
287.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.8 sq miles
9.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 46.8443, -122.4929 |
Population Information (98597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,982 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,316 | 51.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,666 | 48.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,437 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,662 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,927 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,661 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,944 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,846 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,591 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,634 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,738 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,332 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,158 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 842 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 210 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $377,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,408 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,965 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,300 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 665 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,495 | 80.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,805 | 19.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,351 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 305 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,291 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,053 | 29.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,099 | 29.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,033 | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,480 | 14.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,090 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98597 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $88,965 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,598 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,080 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $48,223 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,177 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,507 | 94.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 626 | 5.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,426 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,997 | 69.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,820 | 24.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 690 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,139 | 81.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 653 | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 201 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 449 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 609 | 2.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 602 | 2.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,329 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,062 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,231 | 8.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,675 | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 200 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 23 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 333 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98597 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 413 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 94 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 329 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 300 | 3.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 815 | 8.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,659 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,617 | 17.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,209 | 23.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,311 | 14.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 553 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98597 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,723 | 84.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,277 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 40 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 224 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 140 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 725 | 6.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 38.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98597 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 238 | 2.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,346 | 11.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 748 | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 200 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,656 | 14.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 649 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 81 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 526 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 698 | 6.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,879 | 16.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,528 | 13.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 437 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,521 | 13.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.8% | 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 (98597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,145 | 89.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,599 | 71.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,570 | 33.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,793 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98597 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,561 | 81.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,542 | 27.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,601 | 28.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 304 | 3.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 179 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 874 | 9.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98597 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,595 | 76.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 145 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 89 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 94 | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 172 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 35 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 232 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,570 | 15.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98597 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,301 | 13.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,126 | 31.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,127 | 21.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,306 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,104 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 298 | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 184 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 110 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 401 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98597 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 420 | 4.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 533 | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,412 | 14.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,013 | 50.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,214 | 22.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 373 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98597 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,392 | 15.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 567 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,397 | 68.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 23 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 869 | 9.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 42 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98597 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 295 | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,616 | 17.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,691 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,698 | 39.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98597 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 301 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 273 | 3.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 160 | 2.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 412 | 5.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,197 | 16.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,359 | 44.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,634 | 21.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 159 | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98597 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,043 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $566 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,408 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.38 |
Households (98597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,300 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,178 | 55.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,382 | 25.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,615 | 17.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,699 | 18.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,252 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,528 | 27.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98597 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,854 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,779 | 34.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,766 | 53.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 272 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 945 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,546 | 23.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98597 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,617 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 182 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 338 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,837 | 42.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,492 | 22.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,768 | 26.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,730 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,636 | 19.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 24,938 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,268 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 135 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,994 | 61.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,139 | 34.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98597 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,260 | 81.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,355 | 16.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,692 | 38.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,346 | 53.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,005 | 23.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 317 | 7.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98597 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,437 | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 802 | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,545 | 192.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,545 | 192.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,545 | 192.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 340 | 42.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 69 | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 212 | 26.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 465 | 58.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 79 | 9.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98597 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,545 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,121 | 90.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,424 | 9.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,228 | 5.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 669 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 477 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 50 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98597 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,300 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,946 | 96.2% | 89.4% |
Yelm, WA98597