ZIP Code 98540 in East Olympia, WA

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:East Olympia, Washington
Names to Avoid:
Kellys Korner
County:Thurston County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:12:08:24 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:360 / 564
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:46.9679, -122.8345
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98540 East Olympia, WA - Postal Service Point

ZIP Code 98540, East Olympia

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationThurston County, WA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points468 (1 homes, 88 businesses)
PO Boxes379
Also Known AsKellys Korner
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 98501
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code is classified as a PO Box facility but includes 2 city carrier routes serving primarily Normandy Street SE
  • The post office maintains 379 PO Boxes and serves 88 business delivery points in the East Olympia area
  • This is designated as a PO Box Only Zone, serving as the primary mail access point for surrounding areas without carrier delivery
  • The ZIP operates as a point location enclosed within ZIP 98501 rather than having its own territorial boundaries
  • Kellys Korner is a recognized local name for the area but isn't accepted for official mailing addresses

Postal Services Overview

East Olympia operates as a postal service point in Thurston County, Washington, located within the broader Olympia metropolitan area. This ZIP code functions as a PO Box facility serving the eastern portion of Olympia and surrounding areas. With 379 PO Boxes and 88 business delivery points, it provides mail access for residents and businesses in neighborhoods like Sequoia Park, Holiday Hills, and Nottingham.

Delivery Infrastructure

Despite its PO Box classification, limited street delivery exists along Normandy Street SE, which accounts for 80 of the 81 street delivery records. The street includes multi-unit addresses, suggesting apartment or condominium buildings. A second location, Howelary, has minimal delivery infrastructure. This is designated as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning it's the primary mail access point for areas without alternative carrier delivery options.

Geographic Context

The ZIP code shows no residential population within its ZCTA boundaries because it functions as a point location rather than a populated territory. It's enclosed within the larger ZIP 98501, which covers much of Olympia proper. The East Olympia post office has served the area since before October 2004, when ZIP tracking systems began. The area is also known locally as Kellys Korner, though this name isn't valid for mailing addresses.

Mailing Information

For PO Box addresses, use:

PO Box [Number]
East Olympia, WA 98540

For the limited street delivery on Normandy Street SE, use the specific street address with East Olympia, WA 98540. Most mail recipients in this service area use PO Boxes as their primary mailing address.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Infrastructure Multi Unit Building

Delivery infrastructure is minimal, concentrated almost entirely on Normandy Street SE with multi-unit addressing.

Nearby Areas

Sequoia Park Holiday Hills Nottingham Cain Road The Birches

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98540 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:456Source: 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

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98540 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 98540. 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:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98541 | | 98539

Schools in ZIP Code 98540


We could not locate which school district 98540 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.

East Olympia Elementary 8700 Rich Road
Olympia, WA 98501
District: Tumwater School DistrictNearby
Horizons Elementary 4601 67th Ave Se
Lacey, WA 98513
District: North Thurston Public SchoolsNearby
Chambers Prairie Elementary School 6501 Virginia St Se
Lacey, WA 98513
District: North Thurston Public SchoolsNearby
Aspire Middle School 5900 54th Ave Se
Lacey, WA 98513
District: North Thurston Public SchoolsNearby
Centennial Elementary 2637 45th Ave Se
Olympia, WA 98501
District: Olympia School DistrictNearby
Olympia Waldorf School 8030 Normandy St Se
Olympia, WA 98501
District: Private SchoolNearby
Paramount Christian Academy 3816 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
District: Private SchoolNearby
Temple Baptist Academy 3806 College St Se
Lacey, WA 98503
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98540


Saint Martin's University 5000 Abbey Way Se
Lacey, WA 98503-7500
Type: Post Secondary
South Puget Sound Community College 2011 Mottman Rd Sw
Olympia, WA 98512-6292
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
Centralia Beauty College 217 S Tower Avenue
Centralia, WA 98531
Type: Post Secondary
Centralia College 600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia, WA 98531-4099
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.

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  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