ZIP code 98516
Where is ZIP code 98516?
Olympia, Washington
Thurston County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98516 belongs to Olympia, Washington in Thurston County. 98516 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 253, 360 and 564. About 29,177 people live in the 98516 area, where the median household income is $98,892. The closest ZIP codes are 98506 (Olympia, 4.3 mi west), 98303 (Anderson Island, 4.5 mi northeast) and 98503 (Lacey, 6.1 mi south).
| ZIP code | 98516 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Olympia |
| Also accepted | Lacey |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Thurston County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 253, 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 47.1126, -122.7794 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 985 |
Population and income in 98516
| Population | 29,177 · higher than 83% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,012 · higher than 72% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38 years · lower than 68% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $98,892 · higher than 68% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $47,679 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 39% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $572,500 · higher than 70% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,068 a month |
| Housing units | 12,126 |
| Households | 11,474 (2.54 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 66% / 34% |
| Land area | 28.83 sq mi (plus 4.36 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98516. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98516
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98506 | Olympia, WA | 4.3 mi W | Standard |
| 98303 | Anderson Island, WA | 4.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 98503 | Lacey, WA | 6.1 mi S | Standard |
| 98351 | Longbranch, WA | 6.2 mi N | Standard |
| 98327 | Dupont, WA | 7.1 mi E | Standard |
| 98504 | Olympia, WA | 7.7 mi SW | Unique |
| 98507 | Olympia, WA | 7.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98508 | Olympia, WA | 7.7 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98599 | Olympia, WA | 7.7 mi SW | Unique |
| 98501 | Olympia, WA | 8.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 98513 | Olympia, WA | 8.4 mi S | Standard |
| 98433 | Tacoma, WA | 8.9 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98516 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98516
123 MAIN ST
OLYMPIA WA 98516
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LACEY as the city name for 98516. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98516-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 98516?
- 98516 is a Olympia, Washington ZIP code. Lacey is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 98516 in?
- ZIP code 98516 is in Thurston County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98516 in?
- 98516 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98516?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98516 use area codes 253, 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98516?
- About 29,177 people live in ZIP code 98516, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98516?
- The median household income in 98516 is $98,892 a year, higher than 68% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98516?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98516 are 98506 (Olympia, 4.3 miles), 98303 (Anderson Island, 4.5 miles), 98503 (Lacey, 6.1 miles) and 98351 (Longbranch, 6.2 miles).