ZIP Code 98508 in Olympia, WA

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Olympia, Washington
County:Thurston County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:12:07:56 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:360 / 564
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:47.0153, -122.8742
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98508 - Olympia, WA

ZIP Code 98508, Olympia

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationThurston County, WA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1,029 (260 businesses)
PO Boxes769
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 98502
Key Facts
  • This ZIP maintains 769 PO Boxes, serving both individual customers and 260 businesses in the Olympia area.
  • Cooper Point Rd SW is the only street with carrier delivery, featuring 126 unit-based addresses.
  • The facility operates as a supplemental service within the larger 98502 ZIP code service area.
  • All 126 street delivery records include unit designations, indicating multi-tenant buildings rather than single-family homes.
  • The ZIP is classified as a PO Box facility (Classification P), but street delivery exists for specific addresses.

Postal Service Overview

ZIP 98508 serves as a PO Box facility for the Olympia area, maintaining 769 boxes alongside limited street delivery. The post office handles mail for 260 businesses, functioning as a supplemental service to the larger Olympia postal infrastructure.

Street Delivery

The ZIP includes Cooper Point Rd SW, which accounts for 126 delivery records with unit-based addresses. This street pattern suggests apartment buildings or multi-tenant facilities rather than single-family residences. The combination of high PO Box count and minimal street coverage indicates this ZIP serves customers who prefer box service or require it for business purposes.

Service Context

As part of the broader Olympia metropolitan area, 98508 operates within the service area of ZIP 98502. Its classification as a PO Box facility reflects USPS organizational structure rather than community characteristics. Most residents and businesses in the vicinity receive standard carrier delivery through neighboring ZIPs.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Service Unit Based Delivery

The ZIP has extremely limited street infrastructure, with only Cooper Point Rd SW receiving carrier delivery. All addresses require unit numbers, suggesting apartment complexes or office buildings rather than residential neighborhoods.

Nearby Areas

South Westside Northwest Olympia Goldcrest West Bay Drive Burbank

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98508 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 107 people with an annual payroll of $7,921,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,005Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,877,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$7,921,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:107Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98508 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 98508. It covers 0 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:--Source: 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98509 | | 98507

Schools in ZIP Code 98508


We could not locate which school district 98508 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.

Pioneer Elementary School 1655 Carlyon Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
District: Olympia School DistrictNearby
Washington Middle School 3100 Cain Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
District: Olympia School DistrictNearby
Olympia High School 1302 North St Se
Olympia, WA 98501
District: Olympia School DistrictNearby
Mckenny Elementary 3250 Morse Merryman Rd Se
Olympia, WA 98501
District: Olympia School DistrictNearby
Centennial Elementary 2637 45th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
District: Olympia School DistrictNearby
Sunrise Beach School 1601 N St Se
Olympia, WA 98501
District: Private SchoolNearby
Nova School 2020 22nd Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Michael School 1204 11th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98508


South Puget Sound Community College 2011 Mottman Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98512-6292
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Martin's University 5000 Abbey Way Se
Lacey, WA 98503-7500
Type: Post Secondary
Fosbre Academy Of Hair Design 2703 Capital Mall Dr Sw
Olympia, WA 98502-1018
Type: Post Secondary
The Evergreen State College 2700 Evergreen Pkwy Nw
Olympia, WA 98505-0001
Type: Post Secondary
Pierce College District 9401 Farwest Dr Sw
Lakewood, WA 98498-1999
Type: Post Secondary
Clover Park Technical College 4500 Steilacoom Blvd Sw
Lakewood, WA 98499-4004
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov