Welcome to OLYMPIA, WA 98506
98506 is an upscale rural zip code in Olympia, Washington. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $260,500 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Olympia metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The average family income here is $64,906/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 98506 is $56,365.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 98506 earn an average of $36,387/year. Women earn only $25,161/year.
8,828 people in 98506 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98506? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 22.1 minutes.
The median age here is 43. There are 8,630 men and 9,569 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 45.
To give you a sense of the community, 7,765 people (out of the 18,199 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 8,138 homes, and 558 businesses every day. 375 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
98506 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 47 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Zagreb, Croatia!) and -123 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 165 feet above sea levell.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Olympia, WA
Average Home Value in 98506: $260,500
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 18,199
- White Population: 16,603
- Black Population: 493
- Hispanic Population: 1,009
- Asian Population: 964
- Hawaiian Population: 132
- Indian Population: 562
- Male Population: 8,630
- Female Population: 9,569
- Median Age: 43
- Median Age of Males: 41
- Median Age of Females: 45
Geography
- Region: West
- Division: Pacific
- State: Washington
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Olympia WA
- County: Thurston
- City: Olympia
- Longitude: -122.9
- Latitude: 47.1
- Elevation: 166 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 360
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The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 8,486
- Drive alone: 6,575
- Carpool: 1,078
- Public transit: 390
- Ride bikes or walk: 375
- Average commute time: 22.1 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 274
- 5 - 9: 1,082
- 10 - 14: 1,849
- 15 - 19: 1,660
- 20 - 24: 1,228
- 25 - 29: 340
- 30 - 34: 760
- 35 - 39: 177
- 40 - 44: 193
- 45 - 59: 391
- 60 - 89: 355
- 90 plus: 177
The Economics
- Average House Value: $260,500
- Average Annual Household Income: $54,747
- Businesses: 600
- Employees: 7,830
- Annual Payroll: $369,724,000
- Average Family Income: $64,906
- Median Family Income: $44,775
- Average Income for Men: $36,387
- Average Income for Women: $25,161
The Politics
- Congressional District: 03, 09
- Congressional District Land Area: 7515.0, 607.0
- Sr Senator: Patty Murray (D)
- Jr Senator: Maria Cantwell (D)
- US House Representative: Jaime Herrera Beutler (R)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 067
- State FIPS Code: 53
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Schools in 98506 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Boston Harbor Elementary
- 7300 Zangle Rd Ne
- Olympia, WA 98506
- (360) 753-8969
- Roosevelt Elementary School
- 1417 San Francisco Ave Ne
- Olympia, WA 98506
- (360) 753-8972
- South Bay Elementary
- 3845 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
- Lacey, WA 98506
- (360) 412-4640
- Middle Schools
- Reeves Middle School
- 2200 Quince St Ne
- Olympia, WA 98506
- (360) 753-8975
- High Schools
- North Thurston High School
- 600 Sleater Kinney Rd Ne
- Lacey, WA 98506
- (360) 412-4800
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Sex Offender Information
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In the 98506 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://ml.waspc.org/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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