PlainZIP

Tenino, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98589

Thurston County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,320
31/sq mi
$83,855
Median income
$438,700
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tenino pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 33%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98589 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98589 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tenino, Thurston County, Washington, home to 7,320 residents across 238.4 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98589 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,855 (8% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $42,724. Poverty here runs at 9.8%, with unemployment measured at 5.5%. Median home value sits at $438,700 (14% below the state average), median rent at $1,419 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Thurston County, so you can benchmark 98589 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 98589

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tenino, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98589.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 98589, Tenino, 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

7,320

Population

238.4

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98589?

46.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 84.5%
African American 2.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$83,855

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$42,724

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

31.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98589 ranks nationally

Tenino, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$83,855 Top 33% higher than 67% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,093

Total Housing Units

2,956

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.2%
Renter 17.8%

$438,700

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,419

Median Rent

1993

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

346

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+246%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98589 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +246% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 227
2021 +15.1% 261
2022 +22.6% 320
2023 +1.8% 325
2024 +6.4% 346

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 147 business establishments in ZIP 98589, employing approximately 823 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,291,000.

147

Businesses

823

Employees

$39.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 34 23.1%
Other services (except public administration) 15 10.2%
Retail trade 13 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 13 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 12 8.2%
Transportation and warehousing 11 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.8%
Manufacturing 5 3.4%
Finance and insurance 4 2.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 2.0%
Wholesale trade 3 2.0%
Information 3 2.0%

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 98589 vs 98530 →

ZIP 98589 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98589 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98589 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 98589 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98530 Bucoda, WA 565 3.6 mi
98501 Olympia, WA 38,133 10.1 mi
98531 Centralia, WA 24,121 8.9 mi
98513 Olympia, WA 31,975 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Thurston County

98501 standard
Olympia, WA
Pop: 38,133
98503 standard
Lacey, WA
Pop: 36,611
98513 standard
Olympia, WA
Pop: 31,975
98502 standard
Olympia, WA
Pop: 30,491
98512 standard
Olympia, WA
Pop: 28,130
98597 standard
Yelm, WA
Pop: 21,557

Related Areas

Thurston County Tenino, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98589 in? ▼
ZIP code 98589 (Tenino) is located in Thurston County, Washington. Thurston County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/thurston-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98589? ▼
ZIP code 98589 in Tenino, WA has a population of 7,320 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98589? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98589 is $83,855, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98589? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98589 is $438,700, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98589? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98589 is White at 84.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98589? ▼
ZIP code 98589 has 147 business establishments employing approximately 823 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98589? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98589 are: Construction (34), Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (13). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98589? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98589 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 246%. 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 98589? ▼
In ZIP code 98589, 49.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98589? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98589 is 31.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98589? ▼
In ZIP code 98589, approximately 82.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98589? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98589 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.