Yelm
City in Thurston County, Washington
Yelm is a city in Thurston County, Washington, with 10,617 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 354 ft (108 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Yelm, 2.1 miles NE.
- 10,617residents (2020 Census)
- 354 ftelevation · 108 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.1 km²
- 1,826 / sq mipopulation density
- 98558ZIP code
About Yelm
Yelm () is a city in Thurston County, Washington, United States bordering Pierce County along the Nisqually River. Its population was 10,617 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Yelm
- Median household income
- $90,750
- Median home value
- $455,300
- Median rent
- $1,626/mo
- Median age
- 31
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Yelm had 10,617 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,617 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,826 per sq mi (705 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Yelm at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Thurston County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,617 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.81 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.9426° N, 122.6432° W |
| ZIP code | 98558 |
| Official website | ci.yelm.wa.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5380220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Yelm
- North Yelm2.1 mi NE
- Rainier4.1 mi SW
- McKenna4.4 mi E
- Roy5.8 mi NE
- Nisqually Indian Community6.2 mi N
- Tanglewilde10.0 mi NW
- Lacey10.1 mi NW
- Fort Lewis11.1 mi N
- DuPont11.4 mi N
- Tenino12.0 mi SW
- South Creek12.5 mi E
- North Fort Lewis12.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Yelm
What county is Yelm in?
Yelm is in Thurston County, Washington.
What is the population of Yelm, WA?
10,617 people lived in Yelm at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Yelm, WA?
The ZIP code of Yelm is 98558.
What is the elevation of Yelm?
354 feet (108 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Yelm?
North Yelm (2.1 mi), Rainier (4.1 mi), McKenna (4.4 mi), Roy (5.8 mi), Nisqually Indian Community (6.2 mi).
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