Gross rental yield of 5.44% — ranked #18 of 229 Washington ZIP codes. June 2026 data.
| Metric | 1-year change | 5-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Home value | +0.6% | +13.4% |
| Market rent | +9.0% | — |
Metro: Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA · County: Thurston County · Annual rent: $26,712
Similar home values, sorted by yield — the cheapest way to see if 98597 is actually the better buy.
| ZIP | City | ST | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | P/R | Value 1y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99353 | West Richland | WA | $498,367 | $2,104 | 5.07% | 19.7 | -0.4% |
| 98503 | Lacey | WA | $491,674 | $2,031 | 4.96% | 20.2 | +0.8% |
| 98684 | Vancouver | WA | $493,444 | $1,942 | 4.72% | 21.2 | -1.2% |
| 98002 | Auburn | WA | $493,557 | $1,808 | 4.40% | 22.7 | -1.0% |
| 98662 | Vancouver | WA | $484,564 | $1,741 | 4.31% | 23.2 | -0.5% |
| 98801 | Wenatchee | WA | $497,385 | $1,729 | 4.17% | 24.0 | +0.4% |
| 98499 | Lakewood | WA | $487,529 | $1,676 | 4.12% | 24.2 | -0.2% |
| 99037 | Spokane Valley | WA | $490,960 | $1,630 | 3.98% | 25.1 | -0.4% |
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