Olalla, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98359
Kitsap County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,887
- 135/sq mi High-density area
- $114,091
- Median income Above-median income area
- $610,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Olalla pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 9%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 135
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98359 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98359 (Olalla, WA) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 329.6 in 2023 to 348.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98359 covers 36.2 square miles in Olalla, Kitsap County, Washington (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,887 residents on file, a density of 135 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98359 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,091 (26% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,653. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 4.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $610,500 (19% above the average Washington ZIP), while 88.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,538.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kitsap County, so 98359 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98359
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Olalla, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98359.
- Construction
Construction
23 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 8
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Retail trade 6
Retail trade
6 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98359, Olalla, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,887
Population
36.2
Area (sq mi)
135
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98359?
48.9
Median Age
53.4%
Male
46.6%
Female
4.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$114,091
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$51,653
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 98359 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Olalla, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$114,091 Top 19% higher than 81% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,909housing units
1,909
Total Housing Units
1,730
Occupied Units
179
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$610,500
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,538
Median Rent
1989
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
349
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+249%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98359 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +249% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 239 |
| 2021 | +14.0% | 273 |
| 2022 | +24.9% | 341 |
| 2023 | -3.3% | 330 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 349 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 98359, employing approximately 277 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,937,000.
75
Businesses
277
Employees
$13.9M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 23 | 30.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 13.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 10.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 8.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 5.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98359 vs 98332 →
ZIP 98359 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98366
Port Orchard (98366)
34,258 residents
- 98367
Port Orchard (98367)
27,693 residents
- 98335
Gig Harbor (98335)
24,925 residents
- 98407
Tacoma (98407)
19,885 residents
- 98332
Gig Harbor (98332)
15,855 residents
- 98070 10,624
Vashon (98070)
10,624 residents
- 98329 10,545
Gig Harbor (98329)
10,545 residents
- 98337 6,697
Bremerton (98337)
6,697 residents
- 98359 4,887
Olalla (98359)
4,887 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98359 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98359 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98314
Bremerton (98314)
$184,417 median income
- 98332
Gig Harbor (98332)
$135,330 median income
- 98335
Gig Harbor (98335)
$128,592 median income
- 98070
Vashon (98070)
$120,571 median income
- 98367
Port Orchard (98367)
$115,482 median income
- 98359
Olalla (98359)
$114,091 median income
- 98329
Gig Harbor (98329)
$110,316 median income
- 98407
Tacoma (98407)
$110,288 median income
- 98366
Port Orchard (98366)
$92,011 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98359 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98332 | Gig Harbor, WA | 15,855 | 4.6 mi |
| 98366 | Port Orchard, WA | 34,258 | 7.4 mi |
| 98070 | Vashon, WA | 10,624 | 5.0 mi |
| 98367 | Port Orchard, WA | 27,693 | 5.5 mi |
| 98335 | Gig Harbor, WA | 24,925 | 9.3 mi |
| 98314 | Bremerton, WA | 3,329 | 9.1 mi |
| 98353 | Manchester, WA | 4 | 8.4 mi |
| 98337 | Bremerton, WA | 6,697 | 9.9 mi |
| 98329 | Gig Harbor, WA | 10,545 | 7.9 mi |
| 98407 | Tacoma, WA | 19,885 | 10.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98359, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,887 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98359 in?
ZIP code 98359 (Olalla) is located in Kitsap County, Washington. Kitsap County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kitsap-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98359?
ZIP code 98359 in Olalla, WA has a population of 4,887 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98359?
The median household income in ZIP 98359 is $114,091, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98359?
The median home value in ZIP 98359 is $610,500, which is 119% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98359?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98359 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98359?
ZIP code 98359 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 277 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98359?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98359 are: Construction (23), Professional, scientific, and technical services (10), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98359?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98359 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 249%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98359?
In ZIP code 98359, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98359?
In ZIP code 98359, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98359?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98359 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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