ZIP Code 98597, WA
Living in 98597
Bikeability19
Walkability3
Commute6
Public Transit12
Affordability46
Public Safety75
Airports96
Hospitals43
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
24kPopulation+4.1k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age
18%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
75%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial7%
Native American2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate30%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$71kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
43 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military4%
Sales and office20%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$240kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
43%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$127 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200932%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas16%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98597
United States45
Washington38
Olympia Metro Area32
Thurston County32
Property Crime in 98597
United States48
Washington70
Olympia Metro Area58
Thurston County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 10 | 31 |
| Feb | 39 | 7 | 24 |
| Mar | 42 | 7 | 21 |
| Apr | 46 | 5 | 14 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 5 |
| Jun | 57 | 3 | 1 |
| Jul | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 6 | 4 |
| Nov | 41 | 11 | 25 |
| Dec | 36 | 10 | 32 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98597
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding29
Coastal Flooding8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98597, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98597, WA
Eagle View Christian School
6 miles, NW
The Phoenix Rising School
9 miles, NW
Olympia Waldorf School
18 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98597, WA
Saint Martin's University
20 miles, NW
Pacific Lutheran University
21 miles, N
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
28 miles, N
The Evergreen State College
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98597, WA
Madigan AMC (FT Lewis)
19 miles, N
St Clare Hospital
21 miles, N
Providence St Peter Hospital
22 miles, NW
Arbor Health Morton Hospital
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98597, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
43 miles, N
Portland International Airport
87 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
135 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
165 miles, E