98501 ZIP Code — Olympia, WA
Thurston County, Washington
ZIP code 98501 is located in Olympia, Washington, within Thurston County. It covers approximately 34.91 square miles and serves a population of 46,796 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.
About ZIP code 98501
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $457,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $92,005.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
46,796
population
34.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98501 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98501
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98501. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Olympia | Acceptable |
| Olympia | Acceptable |
| Olympia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98599 Olympia (4.3 mi)
98504 Olympia (4.7 mi)
98503 Lacey (4.9 mi)
98513 Olympia (6.8 mi)
98505 Olympia (7.8 mi)
98506 Olympia (8.8 mi)
98512 Olympia (8.8 mi)
98589 Tenino (9.1 mi)
98516 Olympia (10.5 mi)
98502 Olympia (12.1 mi)
98327 Dupont (12.5 mi)
98576 Rainier (14.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 46,796 |
| Population density | 1,340 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 34.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.61 sq mi |
| Latitude | 46.9780 |
| Longitude | -122.8735 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 360/564 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.5% | 31.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 33.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.4% | 28.3% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 6.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
46,796
Population
1,340
People per sq mi
39.0
Median age
$92,005
Median household income
$44,020
Per capita income
$457,500
Median home value
$1,453
Median monthly rent
59.8%
Home ownership
7.5%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
12,073
Housing units
46.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,261
Under 5
1,298
1,584
5–9
1,629
1,640
10–14
1,688
1,391
15–19
1,432
1,115
20–24
1,147
3,217
25–34
3,310
3,419
35–44
3,517
3,004
45–54
3,090
1,350
55–59
1,389
1,339
60–64
1,378
2,338
65–74
2,405
1,099
75–84
1,131
308
85+
317
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,151 | 23.8% |
| 18 and over | 35,645 | 76.2% |
| 65 and over | 7,598 | 16.2% |
| Median age | 39.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
75.3%
Two or more races
8.6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Asian
4.8%
Black or African American
2.3%
Other race
1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,225 | 75.3% |
| Two or more races | 4,276 | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,642 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 2,373 | 4.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,140 | 2.3% |
| Other race | 910 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 668 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 204 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.5% | 31.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.2% | 33.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.4% | 28.3% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 6.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
2.7%
$15k–$25k
4.5%
$25k–$35k
6.2%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
15.3%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
12.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 24.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 12.6% |
| Median income | $92,005 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.5%
$50k–$100k
1.0%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
8.9%
$300k–$500k
47.0%
$500k–$1M
37.8%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $457,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,453 |
| Owner occupied | 59.8% |
| Renter occupied | 40.2% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 65.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.9% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 25.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.9% |
| Electricity | 52.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,929 | 47.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,843 | 9.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,955 | 15.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,955 | 26.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,231 | 33.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,382 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.8% | 23.8% |
| Married | 51.8% | 50.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 17.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
17.1%
Some college, no degree
21.5%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
27.2%
Graduate / professional
19.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 809 | 7.0% |
| Kindergarten | 386 | 3.3% |
| Elementary school | 5,299 | 45.6% |
| High school | 2,708 | 23.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,429 | 20.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Public administration
19.6%
Professional & management
11.2%
Retail trade
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Construction
7.1%
Finance & real estate
6.6%
Other services
5.2%
Manufacturing
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.2%
Information
1.7%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 54.3% |
| Service | 15.1% |
| Sales & office | 15.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 7.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 62.6% |
| Government | 32.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.8% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 3.1% |
| Work from home | 19.3% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.5%
Under 18 years
6.8%
18 and over
7.8%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
15.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.8% |
| Retirement income | 27.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 15.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.7% |
| Depression | 27.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 8.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.7% |
| Visited dentist | 68.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,738 | 10.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 35.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.7% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| No insurance | 5.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 44,237 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 1,545 | 3.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 525 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 115 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 894 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 43,340 | 92.6% |
| Born in same state | 41,803 | 89.3% |
| Born in different state | 21,825 | 46.6% |
| Foreign born | 1,537 | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,456 | 7.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,252 | 65.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 7,217 | 15.4% |
| Italian | 5,773 | 12.3% |
| Polish | 1,819 | 3.9% |
| Arab | 1,506 | 3.2% |
| English | 1,026 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 570 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 176 | 0.4% |
| German | 84 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 41 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.9% |
| Internet access | 96.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98501
What city is ZIP code 98501 in?
ZIP code 98501 is primarily assigned to Olympia, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98501 in?
ZIP code 98501 falls within Thurston County, Washington.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 98501?
46% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 98501 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 98501 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98501?
The median home value in ZIP code 98501 is $457,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 98501?
ZIP code 98501 has an estimated population of 46,796 residents, with a density of 1,341 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98501 in?
ZIP code 98501 observes the PST timezone.