Auburn, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98001
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,911
- 662/sq mi High-density area
- $106,791
- Median income Above-median income area
- $587,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 662
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98001 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98001 (Auburn, WA) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 298.9 in 2023 to 322.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98001 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, King County, Washington, with 31,911 residents across 48.2 square miles, a density of 662 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98001 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,791 (17% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,789. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $587,400 (15% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $2,105; 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98001.
- Construction
Construction
284 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
162 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
138 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
116 establishments
- Manufacturing 90
Manufacturing
90 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98001, Auburn, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
31,911
Population
48.2
Area (sq mi)
662
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98001?
39.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
28.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$106,791
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$42,789
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98001 ranks nationally
Auburn, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$106,791 Top 15% higher than 85% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,447housing units
12,447
Total Housing Units
11,982
Occupied Units
465
Vacant Units
3.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$587,400
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$2,105
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
322
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+222%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98001 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 221 |
| 2021 | +16.8% | 259 |
| 2022 | +16.6% | 302 |
| 2023 | -0.9% | 299 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 322 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,328 business establishments in ZIP 98001, employing approximately 29,403 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,131,324,000.
1,328
Businesses
29,403
Employees
$2.1B
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 284 | 21.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 162 | 12.2% |
| Retail trade | 138 | 10.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 116 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 90 | 6.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 90 | 6.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 84 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 81 | 6.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 4.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 2.9% |
| Information | 23 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 11 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.2% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 98001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98023
Federal Way (98023)
47,510 residents
- 98003
Federal Way (98003)
44,151 residents
- 98198
Seattle (98198)
34,584 residents
- 98032
Kent (98032)
33,853 residents
- 98030
Kent (98030)
33,769 residents
- 98001
Auburn (98001)
31,911 residents
- 98002
Auburn (98002)
31,647 residents
- 98372
Puyallup (98372)
22,475 residents
- 98390 10,461
Sumner (98390)
10,461 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98001 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98047
Pacific (98047)
$115,188 median income
- 98001
Auburn (98001)
$106,791 median income
- 98023
Federal Way (98023)
$104,893 median income
- 98372
Puyallup (98372)
$98,152 median income
- 98390
Sumner (98390)
$97,795 median income
- 98354
Milton (98354)
$96,866 median income
- 98030
Kent (98030)
$91,761 median income
- 98198
Seattle (98198)
$86,239 median income
- 98032
Kent (98032)
$82,636 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98001 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98002 | Auburn, WA | 31,647 | 2.3 mi |
| 98003 | Federal Way, WA | 44,151 | 2.4 mi |
| 98047 | Pacific, WA | 6,339 | 3.4 mi |
| 98032 | Kent, WA | 33,853 | 5.7 mi |
| 98023 | Federal Way, WA | 47,510 | 4.6 mi |
| 98372 | Puyallup, WA | 22,475 | 7.2 mi |
| 98354 | Milton, WA | 6,976 | 4.7 mi |
| 98030 | Kent, WA | 33,769 | 5.1 mi |
| 98198 | Seattle, WA | 34,584 | 6.2 mi |
| 98390 | Sumner, WA | 10,461 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98001, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (31,911 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98001 in?
ZIP code 98001 (Auburn) is located in King County, Washington. King County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/king-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98001?
ZIP code 98001 in Auburn, WA has a population of 31,911 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98001?
The median household income in ZIP 98001 is $106,791, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98001?
The median home value in ZIP 98001 is $587,400, which is 111% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98001 is White at 51.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98001?
ZIP code 98001 has 1,328 business establishments employing approximately 29,403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98001 are: Construction (284), Wholesale trade (162), Retail trade (138). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98001?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98001 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98001?
In ZIP code 98001, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98001?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98001 is 30.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98001?
In ZIP code 98001, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98001 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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