ZIP code 98579
Where is ZIP code 98579?
Rochester, Washington
Thurston County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98579 belongs to Rochester, Washington in Thurston County. 98579 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 360 and 564. About 14,048 people live in the 98579 area, where the median household income is $99,411. The closest ZIP codes are 98544 (Galvin, 5.4 mi south), 98556 (Littlerock, 5.8 mi north) and 98531 (Centralia, 7.4 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 98579 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Rochester |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Thurston County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 46.8193, -123.0406 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 985 |
Population and income in 98579
| Population | 14,048 · higher than 65% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 149 · higher than 51% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.6 years · higher than 54% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $99,411 · higher than 69% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $38,147 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $463,400 · higher than 52% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,532 a month |
| Housing units | 5,234 |
| Households | 5,023 (2.79 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 94.23 sq mi (plus 0.52 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98579. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98579
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98544 | Galvin, WA | 5.4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 98556 | Littlerock, WA | 5.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98531 | Centralia, WA | 7.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 98530 | Bucoda, WA | 8.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 98512 | Olympia, WA | 9.1 mi N | Standard |
| 98589 | Tenino, WA | 9.6 mi E | Standard |
| 98511 | Tumwater, WA | 9.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98568 | Oakville, WA | 10 mi W | Standard |
| 98532 | Chehalis, WA | 13 mi S | Standard |
| 98522 | Adna, WA | 13.2 mi S | PO Box only |
| 98501 | Olympia, WA | 15.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 98504 | Olympia, WA | 16.5 mi NE | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98579 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98579
123 MAIN ST
ROCHESTER WA 98579
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Gate: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98579-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98579?
- 98579 is a Rochester, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98579 in?
- ZIP code 98579 is in Thurston County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98579 in?
- 98579 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98579?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98579 use area codes 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98579?
- About 14,048 people live in ZIP code 98579, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98579?
- The median household income in 98579 is $99,411 a year, higher than 69% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98579?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98579 are 98544 (Galvin, 5.4 miles), 98556 (Littlerock, 5.8 miles), 98531 (Centralia, 7.4 miles) and 98530 (Bucoda, 8.1 miles).