| City: | Olympia, Washington |
| Names to Avoid: | Evergreen State College |
| County: | Thurston County |
| Timezone: | Pacific (GMT -08:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:07:53 AM |
| Population: | 561 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 360 / 564 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 47.0709, -122.9579 |
| Land Area: | 0.288 sq mi |
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The Evergreen State College, Washington's first public four-year college created in the 20th century, operates under dedicated ZIP code 98505 in Olympia, Thurston County. Founded in 1967 and opening to 1,128 students on October 4, 1971, Evergreen offers a non-traditional curriculum where faculty write narrative evaluations rather than issuing grades. The 1,000-acre wooded campus includes its own saltwater beach near the southern end of Puget Sound. This postal designation has served the college for over two decades.
The 0.25-square-mile ZIP encompasses the core campus near Olympia's Goldcrest area, approximately 50 miles from Seattle. Postal records identify eight delivery codes routing mail to four named buildings on Evergreen Parkway, including Evergreen Administration, Modular Housing, and Resident Housing. The 2020 Census counted 561 residents within this ZIP code. A median age of 20.7 years reflects the student population, and 99 percent live in non-institutional group quarters, consistent with campus housing. Olympia is the valid mailing city for this ZIP code.
| Population: | 561 |
| Median Age: | 20.7 |
| Housing Units: | 5 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 98505 has 561 residents and 5 households (average 1.00 persons per household). The median age is 20.7 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.7% male and 56.3% female, which is lower than the state male share (49.9%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (70.6%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.2%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 561Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 636Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,947.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 5Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 403 | 636 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 561 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.7
Male Median Age: 21.2
Female Median Age: 20.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 130 | 36 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 119 | 165 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 182 | 295 | 59 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 396 | 63.36% |
| Black: | 32 | 5.12% |
| Hispanic:* | 74 | 11.84% |
| Asian: | 32 | 5.12% |
| American Indian: | 26 | 4.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 65 | 10.40% |
| Total: | 625 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 245 | 43.67% | 21.2 years |
| Females: | 316 | 56.33% | 20.5 years |
| Total: | 561 | 100% | 20.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 568 | 89.31% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 13 | 2.04% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 25 | 3.93% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 30 | 8.65% |
| Total Population: | 636 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 581 | 91.35% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 55 | 8.65% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($94,952), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($63,283), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (64.7%). The unemployment rate is 19.3%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.9%). The largest occupation group is Management (50.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 246 | 38.68% |
| Unemployed: | 59 | 9.28% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 331 | 52.04% |
| Total: | 636 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 124 | 50.41% |
| Service: | 52 | 21.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 65 | 26.42% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 5 | 2.03% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 246 | 100% |
In 2023, 45.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 2.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 89.30%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 10.10%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is markedly above the state rate (25.00%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6 | 54.55% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5 | 45.45% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 11 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 5 | 45.45% |
| Private Insurance: | 568 | 87.79% |
| Public Insurance: | 64 | 9.89% |
| No Insurance: | 15 | 2.32% |
| Total: | 647 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 632 | 97.68% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 636 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 636 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 98505 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 98505 is located in Thurston County, Washington, within the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 36500) and Washington's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 296,640 people, about 0.19% of whom live in ZIP Code 98505. It covers 0.288 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 36500Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 296,640Source: Census |
| MSA: | Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.288 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 10Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 826.67 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Olympia, WA PMSASource: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5351300Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Olympia city; WashingtonSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 98505 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.