ZIP Code 98512 Demographics

Thurston County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98512 compared to county averages.

Total Population

30,784

↓ 89.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$85,928

↓ 3.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$405,300

↓ 1.6% vs county

Median Age

40.9 yrs

↓ +3.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.4%

↓ +2.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98512 compares to Thurston County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98512 $86k Thurston $89k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98512 $405k Thurston $412k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

21.7%

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

Owner Occupancy

68.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,582

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98512 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$405,300
Down Payment (20%)$81,060
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,572P&I: $2049 | Tax: $405 | Ins: $118
Rent (Local Median)
$1,582
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $990/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98512, sorted by distance.

98579 11.4 mi away thurston county 98557 12.0 mi away grays harbor county 98559 13.2 mi away grays harbor county 98568 14.4 mi away grays harbor county 98541 17.7 mi away grays harbor county 98565 27.0 mi away lewis county 98596 32.2 mi away lewis county 98542 33.7 mi away lewis 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 98512 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.