98516 ZIP Code – Olympia, Washington

98516 is a large ZIP code in Olympia, Washington, part of Thurston County with a population of approximately 27,212 residents. At $89,378, the median household income here runs near the Washington average and above the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $474,800, well above the national average, with 65.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,800 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 73% single-family (decreasing), 17% apartments (increasing).

At 3.6%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate is 8.8%, below the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 37.0%, above the national average. At 38.9, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 98506, 98503, 98303.

ZIP Code 98516 Data

Population 27,212
Median Household Income $89,378
Median Home Value $474,800
Median Rent $1,800
Median Age 38.9
Unemployment Rate 3.6%
Poverty Rate 8.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.0%
State Washington

ZIP 98516 vs. Washington vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 98516WA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population27k12k10k
Median Household Income$89k$83k$73k
Median Home Value$474k$428k$258k
Median Rent$1,800$1,322$1,088
Median Age38.943.043.2
Unemployment Rate3.6%5.3%5.0%
Poverty Rate8.8%11.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher37.0%31.1%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
98506 OLYMPIA 18,968 $88,512
98503 LACEY 42,263 $78,508
98303 ANDERSON ISLAND 1,621 $92,933
98327 DUPONT 9,955 $106,695
98351 LONGBRANCH 1,119 $130,000