| ZIP Code | 98579 |
|---|---|
| City | Rochester |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Thurston County |
| Area Code | 360/564 |
| Elevation | 110 ft |
| Latitude | 46.788204 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -123.12547 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53067 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 10.1% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 30.1% ▼ 22% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.0% ▼ 19% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 234 (2.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,916 (30.3%) |
| Some College | 1,767 (18.4%) |
| Associates | 1,803 (18.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,016 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,872 (19.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $94,284 ▲ 24% above avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $405,500 ▲ 45% above avg ↑ 64% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,222/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,005 |
| Vacant Units | 164 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,005 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 164 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 98579 is located in Rochester, Washington, within Thurston County. With a population of 13,907, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.8 years. Economically, 98579 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $94,284 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98579 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $405,500 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,222 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 64% since 2019.
The population of 98579 is primarily White (80.65%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.1%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98579 stands at 4.0%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 98579 in Rochester, WA is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,907 residents, a median household income of $94,284, and a median home value of $405,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.