ZIP Code 98530 Demographics

Thurston County, Washington  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 98530 compared to county averages.

Total Population

558

↓ 99.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$61,719

↓ 30.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$204,800

↓ 50.3% vs county

Median Age

35.4 yrs

↑ 10.4% vs county

Unemployment Rate

10.4%

↓ +97.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 98530 compares to Thurston County and Washington overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 98530 $62k Thurston $89k Washington $90k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 98530 $205k Thurston $412k Washington $473k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

65.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,160

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 98530 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$204,800
Down Payment (20%)$40,960
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,301P&I: $1036 | Tax: $205 | Ins: $60
Rent (Local Median)
$1,160
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $141/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 98530, sorted by distance.

98589 3.6 mi away thurston county 98501 13.4 mi away thurston county 98570 13.6 mi away lewis county 98513 14.1 mi away thurston county 98503 16.5 mi away thurston county 98533 20.1 mi away lewis county 98516 21.4 mi away thurston county 98506 21.9 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 98530 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.