ZIP Code 98502 Demographics

Thurston County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98502 compared to county averages.

Total Population

35,551

↓ 87.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$85,540

↓ 3.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$464,100

↑ +12.7% vs county

Median Age

38.1 yrs

↑ 3.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

↑ 1.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98502 compares to Thurston County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98502 $86k Thurston $89k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98502 $464k Thurston $412k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

30.6%

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

Owner Occupancy

56.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,499

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98502 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$464,100
Down Payment (20%)$92,820
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,946P&I: $2347 | Tax: $464 | Ins: $135
Rent (Local Median)
$1,499
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,447/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98502, sorted by distance.

98506 6.6 mi away thurston county 98501 10.2 mi away thurston county 98516 10.8 mi away thurston county 98503 11.0 mi away thurston county 98513 15.0 mi away thurston county 98589 19.8 mi away thurston county 98530 22.7 mi away thurston county 98576 24.9 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 98502 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.