Tumwater, WA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Tumwater, Washington: 98501 and 98512. Together they are home to 79,931 residents in 32,502 households. That is more than the 26,956 people counted inside Tumwater city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $97,198 in 98501 to $101,530 in 98512.
Tumwater city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 26,956 |
| Households | 10,929 |
| Median household income | $95,212 |
| Median home value | $472,200 |
| Median age | 37.1 |
| Median rent | $1,779 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 79,931 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 32,502 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $97,198 (98501) to $101,530 (98512) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $98,893 |
| Homeowners | 65.9% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 29.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.6% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 50 routes, 34,426 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Tumwater: 98512 ($101,530)
- Most residents: 98501 (48,067 people)
- Highest homeownership: 98512 (72.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 98501 (30.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 98501 (16.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 98501 (39.5 years)
- Highest median home value: 98501 ($529,300)
Every ZIP code in Tumwater
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98501 | Olympia | 48,067 | 19,783 | $97,198 | $529,300 | 61.7% | 30.7% | 16.0% | 30 | 22,541 | 25% of its land |
| 98512 | Olympia | 31,864 | 12,719 | $101,530 | $472,100 | 72.4% | 27.9% | 12.4% | 20 | 13,917 | 6% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Tumwater when at least 10% of its land lies inside Tumwater city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Tumwater. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Tumwater.
Counties
- Thurston County — 15 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Olympia — 6 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Tumwater, WA?
- 98501 and 98512. A ZIP code is listed for Tumwater when at least 10% of its land lies inside Tumwater city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Tumwater.
- What is the population of Tumwater, WA?
- The Census Bureau counts 26,956 residents inside Tumwater city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Tumwater hold 79,931 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Tumwater, WA?
- $95,212 inside Tumwater city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $97,198 to $101,530.
- Which Tumwater ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 98512, at $101,530, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Tumwater, WA?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 50 carrier routes reaching 34,426 residential and 2,028 business mailboxes.
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