ZIP code 98501
Where is ZIP code 98501?
Olympia, Washington
Thurston County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98501 belongs to Olympia, Washington in Thurston County. 98501 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 360 and 564. About 48,067 people live in the 98501 area, where the median household income is $97,198. The closest ZIP codes are 98504 (Olympia, 2.1 mi northwest), 98507 (Olympia, 2.1 mi northwest) and 98508 (Olympia, 2.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 98501 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Olympia |
| Also accepted | Tumwater |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Thurston County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 47.0129, -122.8763 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 985 |
Population and income in 98501
| Population | 48,067 · higher than 96% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,377 · higher than 75% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39.5 years · lower than 59% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $97,198 · higher than 66% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $48,384 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 51% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $529,300 · higher than 64% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,697 a month |
| Housing units | 20,717 |
| Households | 19,783 (2.41 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 62% / 38% |
| Land area | 34.91 sq mi (plus 1.61 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98501. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98501
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98504 | Olympia, WA | 2.1 mi NW | Unique |
| 98507 | Olympia, WA | 2.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98508 | Olympia, WA | 2.1 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98599 | Olympia, WA | 2.1 mi NW | Unique |
| 98503 | Lacey, WA | 4.5 mi E | Standard |
| 98505 | Olympia, WA | 5.9 mi NW | Unique |
| 98506 | Olympia, WA | 6.3 mi N | Standard |
| 98513 | Olympia, WA | 6.4 mi E | Standard |
| 98511 | Tumwater, WA | 8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98512 | Olympia, WA | 8.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 98516 | Olympia, WA | 8.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 98509 | Lacey, WA | 8.5 mi E | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98501 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98501
123 MAIN ST
OLYMPIA WA 98501
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts TUMWATER as the city name for 98501. Avoid Boston Harbor, Maytown, Nisqually, Offutt Lake and Oly and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98501-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Olympia, WA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98501?
- 98501 is a Olympia, Washington ZIP code. Tumwater is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 98501 in?
- ZIP code 98501 is in Thurston County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98501 in?
- 98501 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98501?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98501 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98501?
- About 48,067 people live in ZIP code 98501, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98501?
- The median household income in 98501 is $97,198 a year, higher than 66% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98501?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98501 are 98504 (Olympia, 2.1 miles), 98507 (Olympia, 2.1 miles), 98508 (Olympia, 2.1 miles) and 98599 (Olympia, 2.1 miles).