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 Moderate-density area
- $83,855
- Median income Above-median income area
- $438,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98589 (Tenino, WA) rose +6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 325.4 in 2023 to 346.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,724. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $438,700 (14% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,419; 82.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Thurston County, so 98589 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 98589
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tenino, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98589.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade 13
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 13
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
12 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 98589?
46.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
3.6%
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?
$83,855
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$42,724
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98589 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Tenino, 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)
$83,855 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
3,093housing units
3,093
Total Housing Units
2,956
Occupied Units
137
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$438,700
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 98501
Olympia (98501)
38,133 residents
- 98513
Olympia (98513)
31,975 residents
- 98531
Centralia (98531)
24,121 residents
- 98589 7,320
Tenino (98589)
7,320 residents
- 98530 565
Bucoda (98530)
565 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98589 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98589 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98513
Olympia (98513)
$113,053 median income
- 98501
Olympia (98501)
$97,198 median income
- 98589
Tenino (98589)
$83,855 median income
- 98530
Bucoda (98530)
$80,682 median income
- 98531
Centralia (98531)
$63,406 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98589, 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 (7,320 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 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.
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