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OLYMPIA

The capital city of the State of Washington is conveniently located between Seattle to the north and Portland to the south, with Mt Rainier and the Cascade Mountains providing majestic scenery to the east, the Olympic Mountains to the North, and the Black Hills to the west.

Olympia became the capitol of Washington in 1889. Today residents and visitors enjoy the capitol campus which includes an impressive 82-year-old Capitol Building. It is the last great domed capitol built in the United States and was completed in 1928.

Today the area is rich in people, interests and lifestyles supported by an abundance of outdoor activities, cultural opportunities and well respected educational institutions. Outdoor recreation is popular, with skiing in the mountains, the Pacific Ocean is an hour away, and with an abundance of water activities in Puget Sound and in the numerous lakes found in the area.

The rich heritage, history and culture of Olympia is reflected in the downtown galleries, unusual shops and specialty restaurants tucked among the historic buildings. Within walking distance are many visitor attractions.

Heritage Park Fountain. Splash in Olympia's Heritage Park Fountain at 330 5th Avenue SW in downtown Olympia (closed Wednesdays). Bring a picnic lunch. Enjoy scenic views of the Capitol dome to the south and the Olympic Mountains to the north. Public restrooms are located across 5th Avenue at Heritage Park which is maintained by the State of Washington.

Percival Landing. One and a half miles of boardwalk with a view of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and the Capitol dome. Artwork and interpretive displays outline the history of the harbor.

Olympia's Hands on Children's Museum. Consistently voted the "Best Place To Take Kids" in regional and national polls, the Hands on Children's Museum is one of the Northwest's premier youth museums! Designed for children and parents to enjoy together, the Museum features four major exhibit galleries with hundreds of interactive exhibits, a Young at Art Studio, and the TotSpot Early Learning Center designed for children ages birth to four. Visit Hands On for the day or the weekend and discover why Olympia is ranked as one of the best places in the nation to raise a family! Check the Museum's website for hours. Small admission fee.

Olympia's Farmers Market. Your visit to the Capital City isn't complete without a stop at the largest farmers market in Washington State, the Olympia Farmers Market. Picturesquely located at Olympia's waterfront, foot of Capitol Way. Open April thru October - Thursday thru Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; November and December - Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Economic Data for Zip Code 98501

Household Income Graph

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Household Income Estimated Values (2011) Median Income: $68,190 Average Income: $56,361 Per Capita Income $23,956 Projected Values (2016) Median Income: $42,134 Average Income: $54,669 Per Capita Income $23,227

Own / Rent Estimated Values (2011) Total Home Owners: 11,079 Total Renters: 5,692 Renters: 34% Owners: 66% Projected Values (2016) Total Home Owners: 11,264 Total Renters: 5,872 Renters: 34% Owners: 66%

Household Size Estimated Values (2011) Average Household Size: 2.3 One Person Households: 5,268 Total Families: 10,295 Total Housing Units: 17,774 Vacant Housing Units: 1,004 Projected Values (2016) Average Household Size: 2.3 One Person Households: 6,173 Total Families: 10,760 Total Housing Units: 18,492 Vacant Housing Units: 1,356

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

Demographics Data for Zip Code 98501

Age Range Number of people in this zip code by age. Total 39,295 Age 0-14 6,768 Age 15-24 5,460 Age 25-39 7,679 Age 40-59 10,866 Age 60-79 7,141 Age 80+ 2,206

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Population Data for Zip Code 98501

Population Change Estimated Change 2011 2.1% Projected Change 2016 13.1%

39,295 40,119 44,427 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.

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Private Schools in Zip Code 98501