How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98597?

The typical home in 98597 is worth $490,090, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.

Are home values rising in 98597?

Home values in 98597 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 3.5% a year over five years.

What is the typical rent in 98597?

A typical home in 98597 rents for about $2,366 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.

What is the property tax rate in 98597?

The effective property tax rate in 98597 is 0.7% — roughly $3,634 a year on a typical home.

ZIP code 98597 has a population of 26,669 and a median household income of $92,219.

HousingHandbookReference data

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U.S. ZIP Code · WA98597

Thurston County · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Typical home value

$490,090^[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year: +0.6%
5-year / yr: +3.5%
10-year / yr: +8.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.: +72.5%
vs metro: -6.0%
vs state: -2.6%

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 98597 is worth $490,090 — 6.0% below the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,366 a month — a 5.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent: $2,366^[2]
Gross yield: 5.8%^[2]
Cap rate: 3.5%^[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate: 0.7%^[3]
Typical annual tax: $3,634^[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Thurston County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk: Relatively High^[4]
Riverine flood: Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood: Relatively Low
Wildfire: Very Low
Drought: Very Low
Heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Hurricane: Not Applicable
Tornado: Very Low
Earthquake: Relatively High
Winter weather: Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population: 26,669^[3]
Median household income: $92,219^[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Thurston County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration: +1,142^[5]
Moved in: 11,109
Moved out: 9,967

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools: 9
Elementary: 5
Middle: 2
High: 2

Yelm High School 12
High · Grades 9–12 · Yelm School District
1,677 students
Yelm Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Yelm School District
683 students
Southworth Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Yelm School District
669 students
Ridgeline Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Yelm School District
578 students
Fort Stevens Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Yelm School District
491 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Home value$Monthly rent$

Gross yield5.8%

Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%

Annual rent$28,395

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Home price$Down payment%Interest rate%Loan termyears

Monthly payment$2,478

Loan principal$392,072

Down payment$98,018

Total interest paid$500,066

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Home price$Monthly rent$Down payment%Mortgage rate%Property tax rate% / yrMaintenance% / yrRule of thumb: 1% of home value per year.

Own : rent ratio1.35

Monthly cost to own$3,189

Monthly rent$2,366

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation: 9th percentile^[1]
Rental yield: 100th percentile^[2]
Property tax: 9th percentile^[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

5th for highest rental yield in WAView list →

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 98597?: The typical home in 98597 is worth $490,090, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 98597?: Home values in 98597 are up 0.6% over the past year, and up 3.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 98597?: A typical home in 98597 rents for about $2,366 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 98597?: The effective property tax rate in 98597 is 0.7% — roughly $3,634 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 98597?: ZIP code 98597 has a population of 26,669 and a median household income of $92,219.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

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Gross yield
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Typical home
$510,523
Gross yield
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98589
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Typical home
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Gross yield
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98576
Rainier, WA
Typical home
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Gross yield
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98579
Rochester CDP, WA
Typical home
$521,564
Gross yield
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98506
Olympia, WA
Typical home
$547,044
Gross yield
3.9%

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