ZIP Code 98512 Demographics & Data

Olympia, WA (ZIP Code 98512) Data

Washington

Demographics Data and Detailed Statistics About 98512

The ZIP Code 98512 is associated with the city of Olympia in Washington in Thurston County. Approximately 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $76,294. The ZIP Code 98512 has a median age of approximately 40.4 years, with 21.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. It is estimated that about 37.4% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $38,164. The current population estimate is 30,383.

Population in 98512

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 98512 is 30,383.

Olympia, WA

The 98512 ZIP Code is associated with Olympia, WA in Thurston County.

Area Codes associated with 98512

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 98512 include No associated area codes were found for ZIP Code 98512.

Sunrise / Sunset in 98512

Sunrise: 7:57 am
Sunset: 4:29 pm
Sunrise in 98512 7:57 am
Sunrise in 98512 4:29 pm

Weather forecast for 98512

Today's forecast for 98512: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 9 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 98512

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 98512 Good

Internet in 98512

An estimated 94.2% of households in ZIP Code 98512 have a computer, while about 86.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 98512

Females make up an estimated 49.7% of the overall population in ZIP Code 98512, while males comprise about 50.3%.

Health Insurance in 98512

Approximately 6.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 98512 (Olympia, WA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 98512

The median household income in ZIP Code 98512 is $76,294, while the region's mean household income is $92,179. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,164. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98512 of $38,164 is approximately 1.93% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 4.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 48.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.5% of the population in 98512 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 3.1% of 98512 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 98512

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 5.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.5%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 18.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 10.0%
$200,000 or more per year 6.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 98512

In ZIP Code 98512, 95.1% of the population graduated high school, while 37.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 19.4% in this Thurston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 98512

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.9%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 19.4%
Some college, no degree 27.1%
Associate's degree 11.2%
Bachelor's degree 22.1%
Graduate or professional degree 15.3%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 98512

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98512, 95.5% is one race, while 4.5% are two or more races. Approximately 7.0% of 98512 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98512 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.4%), followed by Asian (6.4%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 98512

Industry Percent
White 92.4%
Black or African American 2.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 6.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1.0%
Some other race 1.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 98512

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98512, an estimated 23.0% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 19.6% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Thurston County region.

Age of Housing in 98512

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 6.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 17.3%
Built between 1990 and 1999 19.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 15.1%
Built between 1970 and 1979 23.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 6.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 2.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 98512

Residents of ZIP Code 98512 are older than average. The median age of 40.4 years in ZIP Code 98512 is approximately 6.04% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 81.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.2% of the population in 98512 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.8% of 98512 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 98512

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.6%
5 to 9 years 6.0%
10 to 14 years 5.1%
15 to 19 years 5.4%
20 to 24 years 5.6%
25 to 34 years 13.6%
35 to 44 years 15.2%
45 to 54 years 11.9%
55 to 59 years 7.7%
60 to 64 years 8.0%
65 to 74 years 11.2%
75 to 84 years 3.8%
85 years and over 1.8%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 98512 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 98512

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 98512 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98512 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98512 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 98512

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 98512

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 98512

In 98512, 65.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.5 minutes. Approximately 20.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98512 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.0% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 98512 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 98512

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.2%
Construction 5.9%
Manufacturing 5.9%
Wholesale trade 3.2%
Retail trade 10.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 2.6%
Information 1.6%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.8%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 20.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.6%
Other services, except public administration 5.3%
Public administration 20.0%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 98512

In ZIP Code 98512, 92.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Thurston County region.

Language Spoken in 98512

Language Spoken Percent
English only 92.1%
Spanish 3.6%
Other Indo-European languages 1.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.5%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 98512 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 98512, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 98512 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Thurston County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 98512

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 70
Credit reporting or credit repair services 39
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 17
Checking or savings account 16
Credit card or prepaid card 12
Other 30
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 98512

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 58
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 27
Managing an account 13
Improper use of your report 9
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 8
Other 69
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 98512 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98512 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.86 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 6.31% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 41.43% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes electricity rates in 98512 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 98512

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 98512 10.36¢/kWh 9.46¢/kWh 3.78¢/kWh
Washington 12.5¢/kWh 10.94¢/kWh 6.72¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 98512

Month ZIP Code 98512 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 1.63 1.9 5.84
Feb 2.55 3 6.31
Mar 3.59 3.65 7.02
Apr 4.86 5.13 7.3
May 5.22 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.12 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.05 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.73 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.17 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.02 3.32 6.92
Nov 1.85 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.57 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 98512. This visualizes solar power levels in 98512 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.