ZIP code 98597
Where is ZIP code 98597?
Yelm, Washington
Thurston County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98597 belongs to Yelm, Washington in Thurston County. 98597 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 253, 360 and 564. About 26,669 people live in the 98597 area, where the median household income is $92,219. The closest ZIP codes are 98558 (Mckenna, 1.8 mi northeast), 98576 (Rainier, 5 mi southwest) and 98509 (Lacey, 6.7 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 98597 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Yelm |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | Thurston County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 253, 360, 564 |
| Coordinates | 46.9206, -122.588 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 985 |
Population and income in 98597
| Population | 26,669 · higher than 78% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 240 · higher than 57% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.7 years · lower than 76% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $92,219 · higher than 60% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,279 |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 24% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $447,600 · lower than 52% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,638 a month |
| Housing units | 10,384 |
| Households | 9,715 (2.74 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 111.02 sq mi (plus 3.78 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98597. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98597
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98558 | Mckenna, WA | 1.8 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 98576 | Rainier, WA | 5 mi SW | Standard |
| 98509 | Lacey, WA | 6.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98540 | East Olympia, WA | 6.7 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 98580 | Roy, WA | 7 mi E | Standard |
| 98513 | Olympia, WA | 8.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 98503 | Lacey, WA | 11.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 98327 | Dupont, WA | 12.3 mi N | Standard |
| 98589 | Tenino, WA | 12.9 mi W | Standard |
| 98433 | Tacoma, WA | 13.3 mi N | Standard |
| 98430 | Camp Murray, WA | 13.7 mi N | Unique |
| 98387 | Spanaway, WA | 13.9 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98597 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98597
123 MAIN ST
YELM WA 98597
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98597-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98597?
- 98597 is a Yelm, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98597 in?
- ZIP code 98597 is in Thurston County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98597 in?
- 98597 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98597?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98597 use area codes 253, 360 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98597?
- About 26,669 people live in ZIP code 98597, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98597?
- The median household income in 98597 is $92,219 a year, higher than 60% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98597?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98597 are 98558 (Mckenna, 1.8 miles), 98576 (Rainier, 5 miles), 98509 (Lacey, 6.7 miles) and 98540 (East Olympia, 6.7 miles).