ZIP Code 98579, WA

Living in 98579

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 49
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 97
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 63
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Schools 48
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near ZIP Code 98579, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near ZIP Code 98579, WA

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St Joseph School
12 miles, SE
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Olympia Waldorf School
18 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near ZIP Code 98579, WA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 98579, WA

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Capital Medical Center
19 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 98579, WA

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Mahlon Sweet Field
184 miles, S