North Yelm
Census-designated place in Thurston County, Washington

North Yelm is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Thurston County, Washington, with 3,140 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 295 ft (90 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Yelm, 2.1 miles SW.
- 3,140residents (2020 Census)
- 295 ftelevation · 90 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.6 km²
- 950 / sq mipopulation density
- 98558ZIP code
About North Yelm
North Yelm is a census-designated place (CDP) in Thurston County, Washington, United States. The population was 3,140 at the 2020 census. The community borders Yelm and is situated near the intersection of Washington State Route 507 and SR 510.
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Living in North Yelm
- Median household income
- $73,725
- Median home value
- $384,500
- Median rent
- $1,464/mo
- Median age
- 40
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North Yelm had 3,140 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,140 |
|---|---|
| Density | 950 per sq mi (367 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Yelm at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Thurston County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,140 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.31 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9660° N, 122.6131° W |
| ZIP code | 98558 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5350210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Yelm
- Yelm2.1 mi SW
- McKenna3.7 mi SE
- Roy3.8 mi NE
- Nisqually Indian Community5.4 mi NW
- Rainier6.2 mi SW
- Fort Lewis9.2 mi N
- DuPont9.9 mi N
- Tanglewilde9.9 mi NW
- Lacey10.2 mi NW
- South Creek10.7 mi E
- North Fort Lewis10.8 mi N
- Spanaway12.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about North Yelm
What county is North Yelm in?
North Yelm is in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the population of North Yelm, WA?
3,140 people lived in North Yelm at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Yelm, WA?
The ZIP code of North Yelm is 98558.
What is the elevation of North Yelm?
295 feet (90 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Yelm?
Yelm (2.1 mi), McKenna (3.7 mi), Roy (3.8 mi), Nisqually Indian Community (5.4 mi), Rainier (6.2 mi).
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