County ProfileWA
Thurston County
Population: 294,793 · 20 ZIP codes
Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.
People
Total population
294,793
People
Median age
40
Housing
Total households
118,899
Income
Median household income
$96,563
Housing
Total housing units
125,163
Employment
Employment rate
55.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
38.5%
Healthcare
Insured population
95%
County details
Local time 23:47:59(PT)| Name | Thurston |
|---|---|
| Total ZIP codes | 20total |
| ZIP codes (by type) | 11 Standard6 PO Box3 Unique |
| Area code | 360, 564 |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Coordinates | 46.9358216, -122.8301524 |
| Land area | 722.5 sq miles(1,871.3 km²) |
Map of Thurston county, Washington with ZIP codes
Cities and Communities in Thurston County
Compare the largest cities in Thurston County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.
— Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.
ZIP Codes in Thurston County
Review the most populated postal areas across Thurston County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.
| ZIP | City | Median incomeHousehold | Population (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98501 | Olympia | $95,695 | 45,274 |
| 98503 | Lacey | $89,002 | 40,346 |
| 98513 | Olympia | $108,270 | 36,059 |
| 98502 | Olympia | $87,154 | 35,698 |
| 98512 | Olympia | $93,738 | 31,422 |
| 98516 | Olympia | $92,191 | 29,443 |
| 98597 | Yelm | $92,219 | 27,233 |
| 98506 | Olympia | $93,968 | 19,198 |
| 98579 | Rochester | $99,411 | 13,648 |
| 98589 | Tenino | $83,855 | 8,091 |
| 98576 | Rainier | $104,896 | 5,388 |
| 98530 | Bucoda | $80,682 | 641 |
| 98505 | Olympia | — | 561 |
| 98556 | Littlerock | — | 453 |
| 98504 | Olympia | — | — |
| 98507 | Olympia | — | — |
| 98508 | Olympia | — | — |
| 98509 | Lacey | — | — |
| 98511 | Tumwater | — | — |
| 98599 | Olympia | — | — |
Data Sources & Citations
The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:
- United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
- United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS