Olympia, WA — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 98501 serves a portion of Olympia, Washington, within Thurston County. This community is home to approximately 13,362 residents, with a median age of 39.1 years. The median household income of $82,464 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $610,233 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 73% owner-occupied and 27% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Olympia is higher than the national baseline, with an index of 148 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 33% and an unemployment rate of 6.5%, 98501 reflects the economic character of Thurston County in Washington.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 13,362 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 14,770 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $82,464 | ↑ 22% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $610,233 | ↑ 102% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 148 | ↑ Higher than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 6.5% | ↑ 67% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 10.6% | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 33% | ↓ 6% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 39.1 yrs | ↑ 2% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 73% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 27% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 5,745 | — |