City

Rainier, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Thurston County  ·  Washington

👥5,063Population
💰$101,336Median HH Income▲ 33% above avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$400,000Median Home Value▲ 43% above avg
🎓35.6%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.9% Female 55.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.9%Hispanic: 6.5%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.3%Race
White85.9%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian0.5%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty11.1% ▲ 11% above avg
College Grads35.6% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,255 (35.9%)
Some College612 (17.5%)
Associates377 (10.8%)
Bachelors474 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree767 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College17.5%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.9%Renter: 10.1%Tenure
Owner89.9%
Renter10.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$101,336 ▲ 33% above avg
Median Home Value$400,000 ▲ 43% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,193/mo
Total Housing Units1,895
Vacant Units170

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
76%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
59%
About Rainier, WA

Rainier is a city in Washington, located in Thurston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,063 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, Rainier is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $101,336 is above the national average. Approximately 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Rainier is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $400,000, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,193 per month. Homeownership is high at 89.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rainier is moderately educated. 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (85.86%).

Rainier, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Rainier
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98576 5,063 $101,336 $400,000 $1,193 7.4% 35.6% 89.9%