City

Bucoda, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Thurston County  ·  Washington

👥511Population
💰$63,750Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$219,000Median Home Value▼ 21% below avg
🎓32.8%College Grads▼ 15% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 88% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 4.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 7.4%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian0.6%
Other7.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
3%
25–44
33%
45–64
18%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty28.8% ▲ 188% above avg
College Grads32.8% ▼ 15% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 88% above avg
HS Graduate109 (35%)
Some College27 (8.7%)
Associates73 (23.5%)
Bachelors57 (18.3%)
Graduate Degree45 (14.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 35%Some College: 8.7%Associates: 23.5%Bachelors: 18.3%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
HS Grad35.0%
Some College8.7%
Associates23.5%
Bachelors18.3%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,750 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$219,000 ▼ 21% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,242/mo
Total Housing Units195
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
16%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
48%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
60%
About Bucoda, WA

Bucoda is a city in Washington, located in Thurston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 511 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Bucoda is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,750 is below the national average. Approximately 28.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Bucoda is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $219,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,242 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bucoda is moderately educated. 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.48%).

Bucoda, WA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Bucoda
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98530 511 $63,750 $219,000 $1,242 9.2% 32.8% 74.2%