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98579

Washington · 14,048 residents · 94.2 sq mi
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ZIP 98579 is a ZIP code of 14,048 people in Thurston County. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 21% of adults. Owners hold 80% of the housing stock. 4% of residents were born outside the United States. The typical home is worth $463,400. Households take in $99,411 a year at the median, 21% more than the country as a whole. Among the 12 ZIP codes in Thurston County, 98579 ranks 4th by median household income.

$99,411
US average: $82,259
$38,147
US average: $44,673
$463,400
US average: $376,019
20.6%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
94.2 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
19.6%
Age 65+
17.3%
51.1%
48.9%
2.79 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(10,900)
Black0.9%(121)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(1,486)
Asian1.6%(226)
Other9.4%(1,315)
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
4.7
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Within Thurston County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST4TH OF 12HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
98501$97,198
98502$92,207
98503$89,002
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 98579?

ZIP code 98579 has about 14,048 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98579?

The typical household in ZIP code 98579 earns about $99,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 98579 expensive?

In ZIP code 98579, the median home is worth about $463,400, and the typical rent is about $1,532 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 98579?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 98579 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98579?

About 11.8% of people in ZIP code 98579 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024