Yelm, WA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Yelm, Washington: 98597 and 98576. Together they are home to 31,654 residents in 11,391 households. That is more than the 11,102 people counted inside Yelm city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $92,219 in 98597 to $104,896 in 98576.
Yelm city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 11,102 |
| Households | 3,703 |
| Median household income | $90,750 |
| Median home value | $455,300 |
| Median age | 31 |
| Median rent | $1,626 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 31,654 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 11,391 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $92,219 (98597) to $104,896 (98576) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $94,084 |
| Homeowners | 79.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 14.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 15 routes, 10,852 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Yelm: 98576 ($104,896)
- Most residents: 98597 (26,669 people)
- Highest homeownership: 98576 (87.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 98597 (33.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 98597 (14.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 98597 (36.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 98597 ($447,600)
Every ZIP code in Yelm
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98597 | Yelm | 26,669 | 9,715 | $92,219 | $447,600 | 78.2% | 33.9% | 14.2% | 12 | 9,386 | 4% of its land; mailing city |
| 98576 | Rainier | 4,985 | 1,676 | $104,896 | $446,900 | 87.9% | 33.4% | 13.4% | 3 | 1,691 | 1% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Yelm when at least 10% of its land lies inside Yelm city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Yelm. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Yelm.
Counties
- Thurston County — 15 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Yelm, WA?
- 98597 and 98576. A ZIP code is listed for Yelm when at least 10% of its land lies inside Yelm city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Yelm.
- What is the population of Yelm, WA?
- The Census Bureau counts 11,102 residents inside Yelm city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Yelm hold 31,654 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Yelm, WA?
- $90,750 inside Yelm city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $92,219 to $104,896.
- Which Yelm ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 98576, at $104,896, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Yelm, WA?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 15 carrier routes reaching 10,852 residential and 226 business mailboxes.
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