ZIP Code 98579, WA
Living in 98579
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
40
Public Transit
1
Affordability
49
Public Safety
84
Airports
97
Hospitals
43
Colleges
63
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
48
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
14k
Population
+1.1k (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
72%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial3%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate32%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$72k
Median Household Income
+$16k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
30 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector56%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office25%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$248k
Median Home Value
+$9k (2010–19)
29%
Built 2000 or Later
$854
Median Monthly Rent
+$115 (2010–19)
80%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200928%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 1959<1%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K10%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas1%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98579
United States45
Washington38
Olympia Metro Area32
Thurston County32
Property Crime in 98579
United States48
Washington70
Olympia Metro Area58
Thurston County58
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 40 | 9 | 6 |
Feb | 41 | 7 | 5 |
Mar | 44 | 7 | 4 |
Apr | 48 | 5 | 13 |
May | 53 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 58 | 2 | 0 |
Jul | 62 | 1 | 0 |
Aug | 63 | 1 | 0 |
Sep | 58 | 2 | 0 |
Oct | 50 | 6 | 0 |
Nov | 43 | 10 | 23 |
Dec | 38 | 9 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98579
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding27
Coastal Flooding6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98579, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98579, WA
Centralia Christian School
10 miles, SE
St Joseph School
12 miles, SE
Olympia Waldorf School
18 miles, NE
Evergreen Christian School
20 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98579, WA
The Evergreen State College
21 miles, N
Saint Martin's University
23 miles, NE
Pacific Lutheran University
41 miles, NE
Faith International University
44 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98579, WA
Providence Centralia Hospital
8 miles, SE
Capital Medical Center
19 miles, NE
Summit Pacific Medical Center-Swing Bed Unit
20 miles, NW
Providence St Peter Hospital
23 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98579, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
60 miles, NE
Portland International Airport
87 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
141 miles, N
Mahlon Sweet Field
184 miles, S