ZIP code 98597: Yelm, WA
98597 is a ZIP code in Yelm, Washington, mainly in Thurston County, part of the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro area. About 26,669 people live here.
- Population
- 26,669
- Median household income
- $92,219
- Typical home value
- $479,800+0.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $1,638gross, per month
- Median age
- 36.7
- Homeowners
- 78.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 98597 details
| City | Yelm |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| County | Thurston County |
| Metro area | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA |
| Time zone | Pacific Time (UTC−8), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 111 sq mi, plus 3.8 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 240 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 36.2 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 46.84426, -122.49293 |
Median rent in 98597 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,010/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,651/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,889/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 98597
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98558 | Mckenna, WA | 7.1 mi | 61 |
| 98576 | Rainier, WA | 7.4 mi | 4,985 |
| 98348 | La Grande, WA | 8.3 mi | — |
| 98580 | Roy, WA | 9.9 mi | 11,410 |
| 98533 | Cinebar, WA | 13.5 mi | 890 |
| 98540 | East Olympia, WA | 13.5 mi | — |
| 98509 | Lacey, WA | 13.5 mi | — |
| 98589 | Tenino, WA | 14.3 mi | 7,010 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 98597?
A typical home in ZIP code 98597 is worth about $479,800 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $92,219 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Washington average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 98597
What city is ZIP code 98597?
ZIP code 98597 is in Yelm, WA, in Thurston County.
What county is ZIP code 98597 in?
98597 is mainly in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the population of ZIP code 98597?
About 26,669 people live in ZIP code 98597, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 98597 in?
98597 is in Pacific Time (UTC−8). It observes daylight saving time.