98502 ZIP Code — Olympia, WA
Thurston County, Washington
ZIP code 98502 is located in Olympia, Washington, within Thurston County. It covers approximately 63.43 square miles and serves a population of 35,551 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.
About ZIP code 98502
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $464,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $85,540. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
35,551
population
63.43
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98502 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98502
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Olympia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98505 Olympia (4.5 mi)
98504 Olympia (8.2 mi)
98599 Olympia (8.5 mi)
98506 Olympia (8.6 mi)
98584 Shelton (10.5 mi)
98512 Olympia (11 mi)
98557 Mccleary (11.3 mi)
98501 Olympia (12.1 mi)
98503 Lacey (13.2 mi)
98516 Olympia (13.3 mi)
98541 Elma (15.1 mi)
98351 Longbranch (15.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 35,551 |
| Population density | 560 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 63.43 sq mi |
| Water area | 16.88 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.1039 |
| Longitude | -123.0524 |
| 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 | 36.8% | 31.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 33.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 28.3% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.7% | 6.3% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
35,551
Population
560
People per sq mi
38.1
Median age
$85,540
Median household income
$46,116
Per capita income
$464,100
Median home value
$1,499
Median monthly rent
56.7%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
9,142
Housing units
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
903
Under 5
898
1,183
5–9
1,178
884
10–14
880
1,008
15–19
1,003
1,270
20–24
1,263
2,715
25–34
2,702
2,633
35–44
2,620
1,829
45–54
1,819
1,080
55–59
1,075
1,116
60–64
1,111
1,811
65–74
1,801
1,049
75–84
1,043
339
85+
338
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,180 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 28,371 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 6,381 | 17.9% |
| Median age | 38.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
70.4%
Two or more races
11.2%
Asian
7.2%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Black or African American
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.2%
Other race
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,591 | 70.4% |
| Two or more races | 4,243 | 11.2% |
| Asian | 2,733 | 7.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,221 | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,039 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 456 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 388 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 101 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 36.8% | 31.8% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 33.6% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.9% | 28.3% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 8.7% | 6.3% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k+
11.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.0% |
| $200k+ | 11.3% |
| Median income | $85,540 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.6%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
0.4%
$150k–$200k
1.2%
$200k–$300k
8.6%
$300k–$500k
44.9%
$500k–$1M
35.1%
$1M+
6.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $464,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,499 |
| Owner occupied | 56.7% |
| Renter occupied | 43.3% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 59.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 10.9% |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 16.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 22.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 29.7% |
| Electricity | 62.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 2.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,418 | 43.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,277 | 8.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,688 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,276 | 29.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,937 | 26.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,531 | 30.9% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.9% | 30.4% |
| Married | 49.8% | 44.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
14.8%
Some college, no degree
22.1%
Associate's degree
9.7%
Bachelor's degree
30.6%
Graduate / professional
19.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 722 | 9.0% |
| Kindergarten | 177 | 2.2% |
| Elementary school | 3,288 | 41.1% |
| High school | 1,602 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,204 | 27.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Public administration
16.6%
Retail trade
14.6%
Professional & management
9.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Other services
5.2%
Construction
5.0%
Manufacturing
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
2.4%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 51.0% |
| Service | 14.1% |
| Sales & office | 19.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.0% |
| Production & transportation | 10.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.3% |
| Government | 28.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.1% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 2.2% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 16.3% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
16.1%
18 and over
12.3%
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
22.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.9% |
| Retirement income | 26.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 23.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 16.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.5% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.6% |
| No health insurance | 9.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,093 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.3% |
| 65 and over | 27.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.3% |
| Public insurance | 36.2% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,750 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 1,261 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 175 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 106 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 980 | 2.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 32,697 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 32,034 | 90.1% |
| Born in different state | 17,409 | 49.0% |
| Foreign born | 663 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,854 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,814 | 63.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,831 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 4,695 | 13.2% |
| Polish | 1,290 | 3.6% |
| English | 1,243 | 3.5% |
| Arab | 1,000 | 2.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 412 | 1.2% |
| German | 232 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 38 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98502
What city is ZIP code 98502 in?
ZIP code 98502 is primarily assigned to Olympia, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98502 in?
ZIP code 98502 falls within Thurston County, Washington.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 98502?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98502?
The median home value in ZIP code 98502 is $464,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 98502?
ZIP code 98502 has an estimated population of 35,551 residents, with a density of 560 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98502?
The median household income in ZIP code 98502 is $85,540, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98502 in?
ZIP code 98502 observes the PST timezone.