City

Lacey, WA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Thurston County  ·  Washington

👥42,189Population
💰$87,515Median HH Income▲ 15% above avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$407,700Median Home Value▲ 46% above avg
🎓43.2%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 64.7%Hispanic: 12%Black: 5.2%Asian: 7.4%Other: 8.1%Race
White64.7%
Hispanic12.0%
Black5.2%
Asian7.4%
Other8.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.2% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma481 (1.6%)
HS Graduate6,264 (21.2%)
Some College5,055 (17.1%)
Associates4,970 (16.8%)
Bachelors3,705 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree9,059 (30.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 21.2%Some College: 17.1%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 30.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad21.2%
Some College17.1%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate30.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.7%Renter: 41.3%Tenure
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
53%
Over $500k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$87,515 ▲ 15% above avg
Median Home Value$407,700 ▲ 46% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,673/mo
Total Housing Units18,375
Vacant Units773

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Lacey, WA

Lacey is a city in Washington, located in Thurston County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 42,189 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Lacey is a middle-income community. The median household income of $87,515 is near the national average. Approximately 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lacey is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $407,700, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,673 per month.

The population of Lacey is well-educated. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (64.65%).

Lacey, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Lacey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98503 42,189 $87,515 $407,700 $1,673 5.5% 43.2% 58.7%