98516 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to OLYMPIA, WA 98516

98516 is an upscale suburban zip code in Olympia, Washington. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. At $281,200 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Olympia metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $68,229/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 98516 is $59,345.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 98516 earn an average of $41,485/year. Women earn only $24,805/year.

7,138 people in 98516 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98516? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 26.2 minutes.

The median age here is 39. There are 9,782 men and 10,384 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 40.

To give you a sense of the community, 6,620 people (out of the 20,166 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 8,402 homes, and 527 businesses every day. 65 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

98516 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 47 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Zagreb, Croatia!) and -123 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 186 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 20,166
  • White Population: 16,328
  • Black Population: 1,157
  • Hispanic Population: 1,606
  • Asian Population: 2,455
  • Hawaiian Population: 345
  • Indian Population: 575
  • Male Population: 9,782
  • Female Population: 10,384
  • Median Age: 39
  • Median Age of Males: 39
  • Median Age of Females: 40
  • Geography

  • Region: West
  • Division: Pacific
  • State: Washington
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Olympia WA
  • County: Thurston
  • City: Olympia
  • Longitude: -122.8
  • Latitude: 47.1
  • Elevation: 187 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 360
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 6,871
  • Drive alone: 5,907
  • Carpool: 821
  • Public transit: 42
  • Ride bikes or walk: 65

  • Average commute time: 26.2 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 87
  •    5 - 9: 441
  •    10 - 14: 1,021
  •    15 - 19: 1,618
  •    20 - 24: 1,250
  •    25 - 29: 542
  •    30 - 34: 731
  •    35 - 39: 183
  •    40 - 44: 78
  •    45 - 59: 276
  •    60 - 89: 336
  •    90 plus: 308
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $281,200
  • Average Annual Household Income: $72,092
  • Businesses: 527
  • Employees: 8,035
  • Annual Payroll: $246,999,000
  • Average Family Income: $68,229
  • Median Family Income: $51,348
  • Average Income for Men: $41,485
  • Average Income for Women: $24,805
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 067
  • State FIPS Code: 53

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Schools in 98516 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Olympic View Elementary
1330 Horne Ave Ne
Lacey, WA 98516
(360) 412-4660
Pleasant Glade Elementary
1920 Abernethy Rd Ne
Lacey, WA 98516
(360) 412-4620
Middle Schools
Chinook Middle School
4301 6th Ave Ne
Lacey, WA 98516
(360) 412-4760
High Schools
River Ridge High School
8929 Martin Way E
Lacey, WA 98516
(360) 412-4820

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Sex Offender Information

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In the 98516 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://ml.waspc.org/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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