ZIP Code 98501, WA
Living in 98501
Bikeability46
Walkability46
Commute72
Public Transit36
Affordability43
Public Safety68
Airports97
Hospitals40
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
43kPopulation+3.7k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
43%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black3%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate17%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$75kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector52%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$330kMedian Home Value+$42k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$259 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K33%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas42%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98501
United States45
Washington38
Olympia Metro Area32
Thurston County32
Property Crime in 98501
United States48
Washington70
Olympia Metro Area58
Thurston County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(37%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton56%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 10 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 7 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 7 | 0 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 11 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 9 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98501
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding20
Coastal Flooding6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98501, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98501, WA
Olympia Waldorf School
2 miles, E
Paramount Christian Academy
4 miles, NE
Temple Baptist Academy
4 miles, NE
Nova School
4 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98501, WA
Saint Martin's University
5 miles, NE
The Evergreen State College
8 miles, NW
Pacific Lutheran University
24 miles, NE
Faith International University
27 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98501, WA
Providence St Peter Hospital
6 miles, N
Capital Medical Center
6 miles, NW
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
18 miles, NE
Providence Centralia Hospital
19 miles, S
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98501, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
42 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
97 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
127 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
185 miles, E