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TUMWATER

Tumwater, known as the end of the Oregon Trail or Cowlitz Trail, is the oldest permanent American settlement on Puget Sound. It is located at the mouth of the Deschutes River

where it cataracts into Puget Sound at its most southerly point. The City of Tumwater is adjacent to and shares a portion of its boundaries with the State Capital (Olympia).

Founded in 1845, historical Tumwater was the first community north of the Columbia River. It lies near where the Deschutes River enters Budd Inlet, the southernmost point of Puget Sound. It was the first American settlement on Puget Sound.

The City’s early growth and development were greatly influenced by the close proximity to the power generating falls of the Deschutes River, the nearby saltwater access for transportation and communication, and the abundance of timber in the area. The town developed on the lands around the mouth of the river and homes and sawmills sprang up along its banks above the original settlement.

This friendly community boasts nine parks and playgrounds, a golfing range and municipal golf course, athletic clubs, and the Tumwater Timberland Library.

Tumwater is the third largest city in Thurston County and covers over 11 square miles. It ranks 61st among the 281 cities in the State of Washington and is one of the 185 cities that are code cities. The Mayor and seven Council members are elected by the registered voters of the City to staggered four-year terms.

The weather in Tumwater resembles that of England with fair-weather conditions and gray, wet winters. The mild climate favors lushly forested landscapes with plenty of ferns and moss. It is an ideal gardening climate that favors all four seasons. Even though Tumwater, in the southern portion of Puget Sound, may be recognized for rainy days, our average annual rainfall is a mere 51 inches, even less than Atlanta, New Orleans, or Houston.

Economic Data for Zip Code 98512

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Household Income Estimated Values (2011) Median Income: $56,437 Average Income: $58,010 Per Capita Income $23,528 Projected Values (2016) Median Income: $43,910 Average Income: $56,796 Per Capita Income $23,036

Own / Rent Estimated Values (2011) Total Home Owners: 8,250 Total Renters: 3,621 Renters: 31% Owners: 69% Projected Values (2016) Total Home Owners: 8,384 Total Renters: 3,750 Renters: 31% Owners: 69%

Household Size Estimated Values (2011) Average Household Size: 2.4 One Person Households: 3,132 Total Families: 7,850 Total Housing Units: 12,714 Vacant Housing Units: 842 Projected Values (2016) Average Household Size: 2.4 One Person Households: 3,735 Total Families: 8,158 Total Housing Units: 13,227 Vacant Housing Units: 1,094

Note: Household Income figures are based on total household income.

Demographics Data for Zip Code 98512

Age Range Number of people in this zip code by age. Total 29,189 Age 0-14 4,716 Age 15-24 3,849 Age 25-39 5,632 Age 40-59 8,048 Age 60-79 5,874 Age 80+ 1,664

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Population Data for Zip Code 98512

Population Change Estimated Change 2011 2% Projected Change 2016 12.3%

29,189 29,783 32,768 2010 Census 2011 Estimated 2016 Projected

Notes:

• Figures in the Population Change graph represent total population for the zip code.
• Estimated Change 2011 shows the percentage of population change between the 2010 Census and 2011.
• Projected Change 2016 shows the projected percentage of population change between the 2010 Census and 2016.

Public Schools in Zip Code 98512

Private Schools in Zip Code 98512