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Business Funding for Yelm, WA Businesses

Yelm, WA is about 14 miles east-southeast of Olympia, WA. ZIP 98597 had 394 employer establishments in 2023, with construction and retail leading.

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In short

Aspenhollow Business Capital, based in Olympia, WA, takes business funding requests from Yelm, WA owners by phone and online. ZIP 98597 had 394 employer establishments in 2023, led by construction (82) and retail (55). This page covers the ZIP's sectors, payroll per employee, license lookups and the funding options local contractors and retailers can use.

At a glance
CountyThurston County, WA
DistanceAbout 13.8 miles east-southeast of Olympia, WA
ZIP 98597 employer establishments394 (ZBP 2023)
ZIP 98597 construction establishments82 (ZBP 2023)
Yelm, WA share of ZIP 98597 land4.2% (Census 2020)

ZIP 98597 by sector

ZIP 98597 employer establishments by sector, 2023 (ZBP 2023)
SectorEstablishmentsShare under 5 employees
Construction8273.2%
Retail Trade5540.0%
Health Care and Social Assistance4252.4%
Accommodation and Food Services4020.0%
Other Services4062.5%
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services3183.9%

ZIP 98597 had 394 employer establishments, 3,654 paid employees and $149.6 million in payroll in 2023 (ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023); 59.1% had fewer than five employees. Yelm covers 4.2% of the ZIP's land, while 82.2% of the city lies inside it, so the counts reach well beyond city limits.

Health care and food service in ZIP 98597

ZIP 98597 had 42 health care and social assistance establishments and 40 in accommodation and food services in 2023; only 20.0% of the food businesses had fewer than five employees (ZIP Code Business Patterns 2023). Kitchens with more staff can mean larger equipment purchases; see restaurant funding. Practices are covered on the chiropractic, therapy and optometry page.

Payroll per employee in ZIP 98597

Our arithmetic from the ZBP figures gives about $40,900 in annual payroll per paid employee in ZIP 98597, the smallest figure among the six community ZIPs on this site and below Thurston County, WA's $53,500.

Contractors and retailers in Yelm, WA

With 82 construction establishments, see contractor funding. Retailers stocking ahead of demand can compare inventory financing with a line of credit.

Yelm, WA business license lookups

Related searches include Yelm, WA business license and Yelm, WA businesses lookups. We do not advise on licensing rules.

Thurston County, WA figures are on the Olympia, WA page; all towns served lists the rest.

Yelm, WA sectors our partners fund

Aspenhollow Business Capital works with Yelm, WA businesses of most kinds; contractors and construction trades, restaurants and food service, medical and dental practices and retailers and wholesalers that carry stock are common examples. The partner, not the industry, makes the decision.

Paperwork partners commonly ask for

  • Recent business bank statements (partners often ask for three to six months)
  • Your most recent business tax return
  • An up-to-date P&L and balance sheet, even if you prepare them yourself
  • A driver's license or passport for each owner
  • Formation documents and your EIN
  • Details of any loans, leases or advances the business already carries

Partners differ in what they request; this list covers the usual ground.

From first call to a partner's decision

  1. It starts with a call to (360) 665-7962 or the short contact form. On the phone we cover the purpose of the funds, time in business and approximate monthly revenue.
  2. We explain which funding types fit that use and what partners usually need to see. Nothing is submitted without your go-ahead.
  3. Once you agree, the request goes to partners that provide that type of funding. The credit decision belongs to each partner.
  4. Any offer comes from the partner. Read the total cost, the payment schedule and the terms before deciding; turning it down is always an option.

Owners in Yelm, WA can start by phone or with the short online form; no office visit is needed.

By Aspenhollow Business Capital · Updated

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Thurston County, WA Businesses in Census Counts

  • 6,656

    Employer establishments

    Thurston County, WA business locations with at least one paid employee.

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
  • 54.1%

    Employers with fewer than five people

    Share of Thurston County, WA employer establishments with under five employees.

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
  • 18,681

    Businesses without payroll

    Thurston County, WA businesses that report receipts but have no paid employees.

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Nonemployer Statistics 2024
  • 8.5%

    Residents who are self-employed

    Share of employed Thurston County, WA residents working for themselves (margin of error +/- 0.6 points).

    Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Towns around Olympia, WA

One Olympia, WA business serving Thurston County and the towns beyond it.

All towns served

Questions Owners Ask

Quick answers to what Thurston County, WA owners ask first.

How many businesses are in Yelm, WA?

ZIP 98597 had 394 employer establishments in 2023 (ZBP 2023). The ZIP is much larger than the city, so that count includes the surrounding area.

Do Yelm, WA contractors finance used equipment?

Yes, used equipment can be financed. Partners review it on age and condition; name the item exactly in the request.

How do I look up a business license in Washington state from Yelm, WA?

Use the official state and city sources. We do not run lookups or advise on licensing.

Still wondering? Call (360) 665-7962; we answer every question we can.

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