ZIP Code 98501 Demographics

Thurston County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98501 compared to county averages.

Total Population

46,796

↓ 84.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$92,005

↑ +3.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$457,500

↑ +11.1% vs county

Median Age

39.0 yrs

↑ 1.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.3%

↓ +20.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98501 compares to Thurston County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98501 $92k Thurston $89k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98501 $458k Thurston $412k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

27.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

59.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,453

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98501 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$457,500
Down Payment (20%)$91,500
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,904P&I: $2313 | Tax: $458 | Ins: $133
Rent (Local Median)
$1,453
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,451/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98501, sorted by distance.

98503 4.7 mi away thurston county 98513 6.4 mi away thurston county 98506 8.6 mi away thurston county 98516 9.1 mi away thurston county 98589 10.1 mi away thurston county 98502 10.2 mi away thurston county 98530 13.4 mi away thurston county 98576 14.8 mi away thurston county

About Thurston County

Thurston County is located in Washington and has a total population of 294,272. The county's median household income is $88,895 and median home value is $411,700. ZIP code 98501 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Thurston County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.