98579 ZIP Code – Rochester, Washington
ZIP code 98579 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Rochester, Washington, within Thurston County with a population of approximately 14,259 residents. At $91,493, the median household income here runs near the Washington average and above the U.S. average. The median home value of $365,900 is above the national average, with 80.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $1,159 is near the national average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 4.0%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 10.1%, below the national average. About 19.1% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. The population has a median age of 41.8, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 98544, 98556, 98568.
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ZIP 98579 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98579 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $91k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $365k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,159 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.1% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98544 – Galvin
- 98556 – Littlerock
- 98568 – Oakville
- 98531 – Centralia
- 98512 – Olympia
- 98532 – Chehalis
- 98530 – Bucoda
- 98539 – Doty
- 98589 – Tenino
- 98559 – Malone
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98544 | GALVIN | 7 | Not provided |
| 98556 | LITTLEROCK | 448 | Not provided |
| 98568 | OAKVILLE | 2,643 | $73,938 |
| 98531 | CENTRALIA | 26,931 | $57,961 |
| 98512 | OLYMPIA | 30,784 | $85,928 |