Rainier
City in Thurston County, Washington
Rainier is a city in Thurston County, Washington, with 2,369 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 433 ft (132 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Yelm, 4.1 miles NE.
- 2,369residents (2020 Census)
- 433 ftelevation · 132 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 1,363 / sq mipopulation density
- 98576ZIP code
About Rainier
Rainier ( ray-NEER) is a city in Thurston County, Washington, United States. Beginning as a train stop in the 1870s, Rainier was first settled in 1890 and would become known as a logging town. The city was officially incorporated in 1947. As of the 2020 census, Rainier had a population of 2,369.
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Living in Rainier
- Median household income
- $106,019
- Median home value
- $425,900
- Median rent
- $1,227/mo
- Median age
- 36.3
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Rainier had 2,369 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,369 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,363 per sq mi (526 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rainier at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Thurston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,369 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.74 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.8917° N, 122.6865° W |
| ZIP code | 98576 |
| Official website | cityofrainierwa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5357220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rainier
- Yelm4.1 mi NE
- North Yelm6.2 mi NE
- McKenna7.0 mi NE
- Tenino8.6 mi W
- Nisqually Indian Community9.5 mi N
- Roy9.7 mi NE
- Bucoda11.0 mi SW
- Lacey11.8 mi NW
- Tanglewilde11.9 mi NW
- Tumwater12.8 mi NW
- Olympia14.2 mi NW
- DuPont15.0 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Rainier
What county is Rainier in?
Rainier is in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the population of Rainier, WA?
2,369 people lived in Rainier at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rainier, WA?
The ZIP code of Rainier is 98576.
What is the elevation of Rainier?
433 feet (132 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rainier?
Yelm (4.1 mi), North Yelm (6.2 mi), McKenna (7.0 mi), Tenino (8.6 mi), Nisqually Indian Community (9.5 mi).
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