ZIP Code 98516
ZIP Code Tabulation Area in Thurston County, Washington.
- Population
- 28,286
- Median household income
- $92,191
- Median home value
- $528,000
+9.8%’19–’23
+14.9%’19–’23
+57.5%’19–’23
ZIP Code 98516 is a ZIP Code Tabulation Area in Thurston County, Washington, home to about 28,286 residents. Its median household income of $92,191 runs in line with the Thurston County figure of $93,985.
From 2019 to 2023, ZIP Code 98516's population grew 9.8% from 25,766 to 28,286, while its median gross rent rose 37.5% from $1,417 to $1,948.
8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Households average 2.54 people.
Demographics
ACS 2019–2023- Population
- 28,286
- Median age
- 38.9 yrs
- Median household income
- $92,191
- Median home value
- $528,000
- Median gross rent
- $1,948
- Housing units
- 11,600
- Homeownership rate
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.0%
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%
Trends
ACS 5-year · 2019–202325,76628,286
$80,258$92,191
$335,200$528,000
$1,417$1,948
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 25,766 | $80,258 | $335,200 | $1,417 |
| 2020 | 25,332 | $83,249 | $364,900 | $1,504 |
| 2021 | 26,336 | $85,437 | $397,900 | $1,658 |
| 2022 | 27,212 | $89,378 | $474,800 | $1,800 |
| 2023 | 28,286 | $92,191 | $528,000 | $1,948 |
Each year is a US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimate ending that year.
Age distribution
Under 56.8%
5 to 1716.6%
18 to 246.5%
25 to 3414.3%
35 to 4413.8%
45 to 5410.2%
55 to 6412.0%
65 to 7412.8%
75 and over7.0%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1,931 | 6.8% |
| 5 to 17 | 4,704 | 16.6% |
| 18 to 24 | 1,827 | 6.5% |
| 25 to 34 | 4,042 | 14.3% |
| 35 to 44 | 3,909 | 13.8% |
| 45 to 54 | 2,875 | 10.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 3,386 | 12.0% |
| 65 to 74 | 3,622 | 12.8% |
| 75 and over | 1,990 | 7.0% |
Race & ethnicity
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 17,650 | 62.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,235 | 4.4% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 210 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 3,218 | 11.4% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 394 | 1.4% |
| Some other race | 153 | 0.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,505 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2,921 | 10.3% |
Educational attainment (age 25+)
No high school diploma5.8%
High school graduate22.6%
Some college or associate's34.6%
Bachelor's degree22.5%
Graduate or professional degree14.5%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 1,153 | 5.8% |
| High school graduate | 4,474 | 22.6% |
| Some college or associate's | 6,869 | 34.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 4,457 | 22.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2,871 | 14.5% |
Commute to work
- Mean travel time to work
- 27 min
Drove alone71.7%
Carpooled11.4%
Public transit0.7%
Walked1.0%
Bicycle1.4%
Worked from home12.8%
Other means0.9%
How workers get to work
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 8,996 | 71.7% |
| Carpooled | 1,437 | 11.4% |
| Public transit | 93 | 0.7% |
| Walked | 131 | 1.0% |
| Bicycle | 175 | 1.4% |
| Worked from home | 1,605 | 12.8% |
| Other means | 118 | 0.9% |
Travel time
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 2,011 | 18.4% |
| 15 to 29 min | 5,428 | 49.6% |
| 30 to 44 min | 1,530 | 14.0% |
| 45 to 59 min | 1,180 | 10.8% |
| 60+ min | 801 | 7.3% |
Households
- Average household size
- 2.54
- Poverty rate
- 8.8% (2,481 of 28,203)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Family households | 7,695 | 69.3% |
| Nonfamily households | 3,409 | 30.7% |
Housing
- Median year structure built
- 2002
Occupancy
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupied | 11,104 | 95.7% |
| Vacant | 496 | 4.3% |
Tenure (of occupied units)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 7,516 | 67.7% |
| Renter-occupied | 3,588 | 32.3% |
1-unit, detached67.2%
1-unit, attached5.4%
2 to 4 units5.2%
5 to 19 units7.6%
20 or more units8.5%
Mobile home & other6.1%
Units in structure
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 7,792 | 67.2% |
| 1-unit, attached | 624 | 5.4% |
| 2 to 4 units | 607 | 5.2% |
| 5 to 19 units | 882 | 7.6% |
| 20 or more units | 987 | 8.5% |
| Mobile home & other | 708 | 6.1% |
Geography
- ZCTA
- 98516
- Land area
- 29 sq mi
- Water area
- 4.36 sq mi
- Center point
- 47.0989, -122.7854
Counties this ZIP covers
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6National ZIP rankings
21- Largest by population
- Most densely populated
- Highest median household income
- Highest median home value
- Most affordable home values
- Highest median gross rent
- Cheapest median gross rent
- Oldest by median age
- Youngest by median age
- Most college-educated
- Highest poverty rate
- Lowest poverty rate
- Highest homeownership rate
- Lowest homeownership rate
- Longest commutes
- Shortest commutes
- Largest households
- Newest housing
- Oldest housing
- Fastest-growing (2019–2023)
- Fastest-shrinking (2019–2023)