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Thurston County
Bucoda, WA
98530
98530 ZIP Code — Bucoda, WA
Thurston County, Washington
ZIP code 98530 is located in
Bucoda ,
Washington ,
within Thurston County .
It covers approximately 2.69 square miles and serves a population of
558 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone,
served by area code 360/564 .
About ZIP code 98530
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
Median household income is $61,719. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 36% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 98530 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
558
Population density
207 / sq mi
State FIPS
53
County FIPS
067
Geography
Land area
2.69 sq mi
Water area
0.06 sq mi
Latitude
46.7877
Longitude
-122.8180
Timezone
Pacific (PT)
Area code
360/564
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.8%
31.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
41.7%
33.6%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
28.3%
27.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.3%
10.6%
Demographics & statistics
$61,719
Median household income
$204,800
Median home value
$1,160
Median monthly rent
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 158 28.3% 18 and over 400 71.7% 65 and over 85 15.2% Median age 35.4 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Group Count % White 515 89.6% Two or more races 38 6.6% Hispanic or Latino 17 3% Asian 3 0.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
48.8%
31.8%
31.7%
$50k – $100k
41.7%
33.6%
30.6%
$100k – $200k
9.5%
28.3%
27.1%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.3%
10.6%
Range % of households $10k–$15k 4.9% $15k–$25k 14.2% $25k–$35k 6.6% $35k–$50k 8.2% $50k–$75k 26.2% $75k–$100k 25.7% $100k–$150k 12.6% $200k+ 1.6% Median income $61,719
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $204,800 Median rent / month $1,160 Owner occupied 65.6% Renter occupied 34.4% Vacant 10.3% Single-family detached 80.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 17.2% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.95
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 7.4% 1990–1999 12.3% 1980–1989 16.7% 1970–1979 21.1% 1960–1969 1.0% 1950–1959 10.3% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 31.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 5.9% 2 bedrooms 27.5% 3 bedrooms 53.9% 4 bedrooms 12.7% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.2% 1 vehicle 26.2% 2 vehicles 42.6% 3 or more 29.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 57.9% Propane / LP gas 12.6% Fuel oil 2.2% Wood 27.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 85 46.4% Cohabiting couple 44 24.0% Male householder, no spouse 20 10.9% Female householder, no spouse 34 18.6% Households with children under 18 79 43.2% Households with seniors (65+) 61 33.3% Average household size 3.05
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 46.7% 31.3% Married 39.7% 44.9% Separated 1.0% 1.4% Widowed 0.0% 6.5% Divorced 12.6% 15.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
12.2%
Some college, no degree
22.8%
Graduate / professional
1.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 86.8% Bachelor's or higher 9.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 6.0% Kindergarten 22 18.8% Elementary school 73 62.4% High school 11 9.4% College / grad school 4 3.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
15.0%
Public administration
14.6%
Professional & management
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 11.2% Service 33.0% Sales & office 17.5% Natural resources & construction 13.6% Production & transportation 24.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.9% Government 25.2% Self-employed 4.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 74.8% Carpool 18.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.9% Work from home 4.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 30.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.9%
Female-led households
61.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.1% Retirement income 22.4% Supplemental Security 10.4% Cash public assistance 4.9% Food stamps / SNAP 36.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.7% High blood pressure 32.1% High cholesterol 32.2% Diabetes 9.4% Heart disease 6.2% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 26.4% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 7.1% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.1% Binge drinking 17.8% No physical activity 19.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.2% Depression 30.3% Fair or poor health 15.1% Poor mental health 17.3% Poor physical health 11.7% No health insurance 10.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 69.0% Visited dentist 61.5% Cholesterol screening 86.7% Teeth loss 13.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 47 11.8%
Disability % Any disability 24.9% Under 18 6.3% 18–64 years 30.5% 65 and over 38.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 56.6% Public insurance 59.7% No insurance 7.7% Uninsured under 19 3.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 511 91.6% Spanish 3 0.6% Other Indo-European 3 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 549 98.4% Born in same state 542 97.1% Born in different state 385 69.0% Foreign born 7 1.3% Naturalized citizen 9 1.6% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 134 24% French 105 18.8% Polish 29 5.2%
Ancestry Count % English 25 4.5% Dutch 4 0.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 32.8% Internet access 94.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98530
What city is ZIP code 98530 in?
ZIP code 98530 is primarily assigned to Bucoda, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98530 in?
ZIP code 98530 falls within Thurston County, Washington.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98530?
33% of residents in ZIP code 98530 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 98530?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 98530 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 98530 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 98530 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 98530 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 98530 in?
ZIP code 98530 observes the PST timezone.
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