Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.15 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 49.0% ▲ 27% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.0% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2,197 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 39,646 (19.7%) |
| Some College | 27,428 (13.6%) |
| Associates | 33,028 (16.4%) |
| Bachelors | 23,641 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 75,383 (37.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,959 ▲ 23% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $454,998 ▲ 63% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,626/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 122,609 |
| Vacant Units | 6,022 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Thurston County is located in Washington and encompasses 21 ZIP codes spanning 10 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 294,708 residents. With a median age of 39.96, it is a middle-aged county.
Thurston County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $93,959 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 9.5% is near the national average.
Housing in Thurston County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $454,998 — significantly above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,626. Homeownership rates are high at 68.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Thurston County are primarily White (70.9%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.
Thurston County, WA is a middle-income area in Washington. The 21 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98530 | Bucoda | 511 | $63,750 | $219,000 | $1,242 | 9.2% | 32.8% |
| 98503 | Lacey | 42,189 | $87,515 | $407,700 | $1,673 | 5.5% | 43.2% |
| 98501 | Olympia | 46,937 | $95,695 | $485,200 | $1,600 | 5.9% | 59.2% |
| 98502 | Olympia | 35,043 | $87,154 | $496,500 | $1,569 | 5.5% | 62.0% |
| 98506 | Olympia | 18,763 | $93,968 | $469,700 | $1,431 | 8.2% | 61.0% |
| 98512 | Olympia | 31,291 | $93,738 | $438,800 | $1,655 | 4.6% | 47.7% |
| 98513 | Olympia | 37,953 | $108,270 | $443,300 | $1,897 | 4.1% | 46.9% |
| 98516 | Olympia | 28,286 | $92,191 | $528,000 | $1,948 | 3.2% | 49.3% |
| 98576 | Rainier | 5,063 | $101,336 | $400,000 | $1,193 | 7.4% | 35.6% |
| 98579 | Rochester | 13,907 | $94,284 | $405,500 | $1,222 | 4.0% | 30.1% |
| 98589 | Tenino | 7,296 | $89,119 | $408,600 | $1,284 | 2.0% | 39.0% |
| 98597 | Yelm | 26,431 | $92,120 | $423,200 | $1,441 | 4.3% | 35.5% |