Yelm, Washington · ZIP 98597
Yelm — ZIP 98597
Overall Score
Fair
Crime & Safety
50/100
Fair
Schools
100/100
Excellent
Property Value
51/100
Fair
Real Estate Snapshot
Median Price
$490K
Median Rent
—
Days on Market
—
Sale-to-List
—
Median Home Price — 24 Months
Median Rent — 24 Months
Crime Overview
Monthly Incidents — -Infinity
Year-over-Year
Nearby Schools
| School | Grades | Students | Math ↓ | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond Elementary School | PK–05 | — | — | — |
| Southworth Elementary | PK–05 | — | — | — |
| Yelm High School 12 | 09–12 | — | — | — |
| Yelm Middle School | 06–08 | — | — | — |
| Yelm Prairie Elementary | PK–05 | — | — | — |
| Fort Stevens Elementary | PK–05 | — | — | — |
| Lackamas Elementary | PK–05 | — | — | — |
| Ridgeline Middle School | 06–08 | — | — | — |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). Proficiency = % of students meeting state standards.
Demographics
Population
26,431
Median Income
—
Homeownership
—
Median Age
—
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 98597 in Yelm has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Yelm city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 98597 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.