98579 — Rochester, WA Home Values
Typical home value $515,860 as of August 2026 · 6th of 12 in Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 98579, August 2021 to August 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 98579 compares in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA area
ZIP code 98579 (Rochester, WA) has a typical home value of $515,860 as of August 2026, ranking 6th of 12 ZIP codes tracked in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA area, more expensive than about 58% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +0.9% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +14.9%, from $448,960 in August 2021 to $515,860 in August 2026.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Olympia.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 98579 has a population of 13,907, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 78.6% White, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, 5.4% two or more races, 2.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.8% another race, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Asian, and 0.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Virtual Academy | 10140 Highway 12 SW #7 & 8, Rochester, WA | 2.7 mi |
| H.e.a.r.t. High School | 10140 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA | 2.7 mi |
| Rochester Middle School | 9937 Highway 12 SW, Rochester, WA | 2.8 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98579?
$515,860 as of August 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 98579 an expensive ZIP code in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA area?
98579 ranks 6th of 12 ZIP codes in the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA area by typical home value, more expensive than about 58% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 98579 changed over the past year?
+0.9% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
What is the population of ZIP code 98579?
13,907, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 98579?
Rochester Virtual Academy (2.7 mi), H.e.a.r.t. High School (2.7 mi), Rochester Middle School (2.8 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 98579?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of August 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.