| Official Zip Code Name | Yelm |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Thurston |
| Secondary County: | Pierce |
| Area Code | 360 |
| Current Population: | 21557 |
| Racial Majority: | 80.49% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 72.8% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 6.3% |
| Median Household Income | $51541 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $59750 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 40.6 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 233 - 1578 ft. |
| Area | 140 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 46.85493900, -122.51373600 |
The current unemployment level in 98597 is 6.3% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 5.9% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.9% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 6.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 98597 increased to 21557 from 14356 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98597 is while the majority ethnicity attending 98597 public schools is White. 45.1% of students in 98597 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17579 | 80.49% | 17622 | +-0% |
| Black Or African American | 332 | 1.52% | 380 | -13% |
| Hispanic | 1972 | 9.03% | 1683 | +17% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 262 | 1.2% | 310 | -15% |
| Asian | 648 | 2.97% | 418 | +55% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 284 | 1.3% | 107 | +165% |
| Other Race | 32 | 0% | 32 | -100% |
| Two Or More Races | 1005 | 3.49% | 1005 | -24% |
| White | 72.8% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 1.6% |
| Hispanic | 11.9% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0.7% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 9.9% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 21557 | 14356 |
| Male Population | 48.40% | |
| Female Population | 51.60% | |
| Total Households | 7843 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 45.1% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 100.0% |
| Median Household Income | $51541 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 48.30% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 39.20% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 12.50% |
| 98597 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 3 | Jaime Herrera Beutler | Republican |
| Washington District 10 | Denny Heck | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Washington Congressional Districts | ||
| 98589 - Tenino |
| 98513 - Olympia |
| 98576 - Rainier |
| 98328 - Eatonville |
| 98330 - Elbe |
| 98433 - Tacoma |
| 98580 - Roy |
| 98355 - Mineral |
| Yelm, WA |
| North Yelm, WA |
Zip Code 98597 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 33 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 44 | 48 | 52 | 52 | 47 | 41 | 37 | 33 | 41 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 45 | 49 | 54 | 59 | 65 | 70 | 76 | 77 | 72 | 61 | 50 | 44 | 60 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.98 | 4.96 | 4.49 | 3.25 | 2.18 | 1.83 | .96 | 1.25 | 1.96 | 3.7 | 6.63 | 6.52 | 43.71 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98597 | |
|---|---|
| Rainier Senior High School | Thurston |
| Tumwater High School | Thurston |
| Yelm 12 High School | Thurston |