City

Tenino, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Thurston County  ·  Washington

👥7,296Population
💰$89,119Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$408,600Median Home Value▲ 47% above avg
🎓39.0%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 60% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.7%Hispanic: 5%Black: 1.3%Asian: 1.3%Other: 6.6%Race
White84.7%
Hispanic5.0%
Black1.3%
Asian1.3%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads39.0% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 60% below avg
No HS Diploma127 (2.4%)
HS Graduate1,247 (24%)
Some College944 (18.1%)
Associates856 (16.4%)
Bachelors632 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,399 (26.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 24%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 16.4%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 26.9%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad24.0%
Some College18.1%
Associates16.4%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate26.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner81.0%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
36%
Over $500k
38%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,119 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$408,600 ▲ 47% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,284/mo
Total Housing Units3,122
Vacant Units167

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
57%
About Tenino, WA

Tenino is a city in Washington, located in Thurston County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,296 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Tenino is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,119 is above the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Tenino is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $408,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,284 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tenino is moderately educated. 39.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.68%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tenino
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98589 7,296 $89,119 $408,600 $1,284 2.0% 39.0% 81.0%