98505 ZIP Code — Olympia, WA
Thurston County, Washington
ZIP code 98505 is located in Olympia, Washington, within Thurston County. It covers approximately 0.29 square miles and serves a population of 403 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 360/564.
About ZIP code 98505
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 26% of workers work from home.
403
population
0.29
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98505 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98505
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98505. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Olympia | Acceptable |
| Olympia | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98504 Olympia (3.8 mi)
98599 Olympia (4 mi)
98502 Olympia (4.5 mi)
98506 Olympia (5.5 mi)
98501 Olympia (7.8 mi)
98503 Lacey (8.8 mi)
98512 Olympia (9.3 mi)
98516 Olympia (10 mi)
98513 Olympia (12.4 mi)
98351 Longbranch (13.5 mi)
98557 Mccleary (14.3 mi)
98584 Shelton (14.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 403 |
| Population density | 1,390 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 067 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.0680 |
| Longitude | -122.9725 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 360/564 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
403
Population
1,390
People per sq mi
19.8
Median age
$0
Median household income
$9,397
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
10.8%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
91
15–19
148
62
20–24
101
0
25–34
1
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3 | 0.7% |
| 18 and over | 400 | 99.3% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.9%
Two or more races
12.1%
Hispanic or Latino
11.4%
Asian
7.5%
Other race
7.3%
Black or African American
4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 250 | 54.9% |
| Two or more races | 55 | 12.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 34 | 7.5% |
| Other race | 33 | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 4.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.7% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
100.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 403 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
63.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
18.5%
Information
7.5%
Manufacturing
6.9%
Retail trade
3.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.6% |
| Service | 16.2% |
| Sales & office | 28.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 6.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 91.9% |
| Government | 7.5% |
| Self-employed | 0.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 18.3% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 49.4% |
| Work from home | 25.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.4 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 93.1% |
| Public insurance | 8.2% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 403 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 11 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 11 | 2.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 381 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 364 | 90.3% |
| Born in different state | 137 | 34.0% |
| Foreign born | 17 | 4.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 22 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 11 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 36 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 22 | 5.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 11 | 2.7% |
| Polish | 8 | 2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98505
What city is ZIP code 98505 in?
ZIP code 98505 is primarily assigned to Olympia, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98505 in?
ZIP code 98505 falls within Thurston County, Washington.
What is the population of ZIP code 98505?
ZIP code 98505 has an estimated population of 403 residents, with a density of 1,399 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98505 in?
ZIP code 98505 observes the PST timezone.