98501 ZIP Code – Olympia, Washington
98501 is a large ZIP code in Olympia, Washington, part of Thurston County with a population of approximately 46,796 residents. The median household income is $92,005 — near the Washington average and above the national average. At $457,500, median home values run well above the national average, with 61.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,453, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing), 20% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 6.1%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. An estimated 7.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 39.5, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 98503, 98513, 98505.
ZIP Code 98501 Data
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ZIP 98501 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98501 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 46k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $92k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $457k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,453 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.1% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 47.7% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98503 – Lacey
- 98513 – Olympia
- 98505 – Olympia
- 98512 – Olympia
- 98506 – Olympia
- 98516 – Olympia
- 98589 – Tenino
- 98502 – Olympia
- 98530 – Bucoda
- 98327 – Dupont
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98503 | LACEY | 42,263 | $78,508 |
| 98513 | OLYMPIA | 36,988 | $99,787 |
| 98505 | OLYMPIA | 403 | Not provided |
| 98512 | OLYMPIA | 30,784 | $85,928 |
| 98506 | OLYMPIA | 18,968 | $88,512 |