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Lacey, WA
City in Thurston County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98503, 98516.
Population
57,737
Land area
18.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,110
ZIP codes
2
Lacey and its ZIP codes
Lacey at a glance
- Lacey is about 26 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- It is the 24th most populous of 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- Households here earn a median of $90,625 a year, 8% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $457,100 (19% below Washington) and median rent is $1,870 a month.
Local data for Lacey, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lacey, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$90,625
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$457,100
Median rent
$1,870/mo
Homeownership
55.9%
Bachelor's or higher
34.1%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,918), Irish Americans (5,914), Mexican Americans (3,929).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Thurston County. PPP loans are for Lacey.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,235
129,835 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,277
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.4B
FY 2026, $11,389 per person
PPP loans
$45.4M
616 loans, 5,308 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lacey, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.9%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home16.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lacey, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
25
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
703
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 33°F
50.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lacey, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Lacey
2 in or overlapping Lacey. Population shown
Cities near Lacey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TanglewildeCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.3 |
| OlympiaCity | 4.3 mi | 18.2 |
| Nisqually Indian CommunityCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.1 |
| TumwaterCity | 6.7 mi | 17.7 |
| DuPontCity | 8.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Anderson IslandCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 8 |
| Fort LewisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10.3 |
| North Fort LewisCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 5.9 |
| Ketron IslandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| YelmCity | 12 mi | 5.8 |
| North YelmCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.3 |
| LongbranchCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 20 |
| RainierCity | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| RoyCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| SteilacoomTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| TeninoCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lacey, WA in?
- Lacey is in Thurston County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Lacey, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lacey include 98503, 98516.
- What is the population of Lacey, WA?
- About 57,737 people live in Lacey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lacey?
- Nearby places include Tanglewilde (1.3 mi), Olympia (4.3 mi), Nisqually Indian Community (6.4 mi), Tumwater (6.7 mi), DuPont (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023