Tumwater
City in Thurston County, Washington
Tumwater is a city in Thurston County, Washington, with 25,350 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 174 ft (53 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Olympia, 3.7 miles N.
- 25,350residents (2020 Census)
- 174 ftelevation · 53 m
- 17.7 sq miland area · 46.0 km²
- 1,429 / sq mipopulation density
- 98501ZIP code
About Tumwater
Tumwater is a city in Thurston County, Washington, United States. The population was 25,350 at the 2020 census. The city is situated near where the Deschutes River enters Budd Inlet, the southernmost point of Puget Sound; it also borders the state capital of Olympia to the north. Tumwater is the oldest permanent Anglo-American settlement on Puget Sound. The city is the southern gateway to the wider Seattle/Tacoma urban area, which stretches from Tumwater to Marysville along the Interstate 5 corridor.
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Living in Tumwater
- Median household income
- $95,212
- Median home value
- $472,200
- Median rent
- $1,779/mo
- Median age
- 37.1
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Tumwater had 25,350 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 25,350 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,429 per sq mi (552 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Tumwater at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Thurston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 25,350 (2020) |
| Land area | 17.74 sq mi (46.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km²) |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9895° N, 122.9173° W |
| ZIP code | 98501 |
| Official website | ci.tumwater.wa.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5372905 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Tumwater
- Olympia3.7 mi N
- Lacey6.9 mi NE
- Tanglewilde7.7 mi NE
- Tenino9.7 mi S
- Nisqually Indian Community11.5 mi E
- Rainier12.8 mi SE
- Yelm13.3 mi E
- Rochester13.6 mi SW
- Bucoda13.6 mi S
- Grand Mound13.8 mi S
- North Yelm14.4 mi E
- DuPont15.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Tumwater
What county is Tumwater in?
Tumwater is in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the population of Tumwater, WA?
25,350 people lived in Tumwater at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Tumwater, WA?
The ZIP code of Tumwater is 98501.
What is the elevation of Tumwater?
174 feet (53 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Tumwater?
Olympia (3.7 mi), Lacey (6.9 mi), Tanglewilde (7.7 mi), Tenino (9.7 mi), Nisqually Indian Community (11.5 mi).
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