Town
Olympia, WA
Olympia is in Thurston County, Washington. About 201,901 people live in the 7 ZIP codes with a Olympia mailing address. The closest city we profile is Tacoma, 26 miles away.
Olympia ZIP codes
| ZIP | People | Median household income | Median home value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98501 | 48,067 | $97,198 | $529,300 | $1,697 |
| 98513 | 38,017 | $113,053 | $470,700 | $1,967 |
| 98502 | 35,398 | $92,207 | $537,200 | $1,689 |
| 98512 | 31,864 | $101,530 | $472,100 | $1,765 |
| 98516 | 29,177 | $98,892 | $572,500 | $2,068 |
| 98506 | 18,497 | $91,596 | $490,900 | $1,461 |
| 98505 | 881 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, by ZIP code. A ZIP code can reach past the town line.
Cities near Olympia
| City | Distance | Population | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacoma, WA | 26 mi | 229,816 | $479,600 |
| Federal Way, WA | 34 mi | 99,729 | $552,800 |
| Auburn, WA | 37 mi | 86,301 | $547,900 |
| Kent, WA | 40 mi | 134,871 | $587,800 |
| Renton, WA | 45 mi | 104,975 | $672,600 |
| Seattle, WA | 48 mi | 784,777 | $938,600 |
Straight-line distance between town and city centers.
Airports near Olympia
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma International Airport SEA | 40 mi | 25,414,592 |
| Boeing Field Airport BFI | 45 mi | 28,769 |
| Paine Field Airport PAE | 68 mi | 275,996 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Olympia
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce College District | 18 mi | 5,313 | $20,424 | n/a |
| Tacoma Community College | 23 mi | 4,668 | $19,206 | n/a |
| South Puget Sound Community College | 3 mi | 3,075 | $18,745 | n/a |
| Pacific Lutheran University | 22 mi | 2,401 | $20,652 | 64% |
| The Evergreen State College | 6 mi | 2,160 | $25,154 | 38% |
| Saint Martin's University | 3 mi | 1,158 | $25,472 | 56% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Parks and sights near Olympia
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Pierce College District 18 miles
- Tacoma Community College 23 miles
- The Evergreen State College 6 miles
- Pacific Lutheran University 22 miles
- University of Puget Sound 25 miles
- Saint Martin's University 3 miles
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Town location and mailing names from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).