98597 ZIP Code – Yelm, Washington
Located in Yelm, Washington, ZIP code 98597 is a large ZIP code within Thurston County with a population of approximately 25,982 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $88,965, which is near the Washington average and above the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $377,100, above the national average, with 78.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,408 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (increasing), 5% apartments (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.9% is well below the U.S. average. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 36.2, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 98558, 98576, 98580.
ZIP Code 98597 Data
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ZIP 98597 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98597 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 25k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $88k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $377k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,408 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.2 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.9% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98558 – Mckenna
- 98576 – Rainier
- 98580 – Roy
- 98533 – Cinebar
- 98513 – Olympia
- 98387 – Spanaway
- 98328 – Eatonville
- 98338 – Graham
- 98589 – Tenino
- 98570 – Onalaska
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98558 | MCKENNA | 60 | Not provided |
| 98576 | RAINIER | 5,099 | $88,105 |
| 98580 | ROY | 11,455 | $106,726 |
| 98533 | CINEBAR | 630 | $36,797 |
| 98513 | OLYMPIA | 36,988 | $99,787 |