Auburn, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98092
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,816
- 346/sq mi High-density area
- $122,300
- Median income Above-median income area
- $635,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 346
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98092 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 98092 (Auburn, WA) rose +2.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.5 in 2023 to 312.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98092 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, King County, Washington, with 39,816 residents across 115.2 square miles, a density of 346 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98092 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,300 (35% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,137. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $635,900 (24% above the average Washington ZIP), while 74.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,055.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98092 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 98092
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98092.
- Construction
Construction
222 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 69
Transportation and warehousing
69 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 61
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
61 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 54
Health care and social assistance
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 53
Professional, scientific, and technical services
53 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 98092, 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
39,816
Population
115.2
Area (sq mi)
346
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98092?
36.5
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
21.7%
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?
$122,300
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$49,137
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
33.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98092 ranks nationally
Auburn, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$122,300 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
17,247housing units
17,247
Total Housing Units
16,618
Occupied Units
629
Vacant Units
3.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$635,900
Median Home Value
+24% vs state ZIP avg
$2,055
Median Rent
1998
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
313
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+213%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98092 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +213% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 215 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 251 |
| 2022 | +19.0% | 299 |
| 2023 | +1.9% | 305 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 313 |
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 669 business establishments in ZIP 98092, employing approximately 3,898 people with a combined annual payroll of $197,779,000.
669
Businesses
3,898
Employees
$197.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 222 | 33.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 69 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 61 | 9.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 53 | 7.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 36 | 5.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98092 vs 98042 →
ZIP 98092 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98391
Bonney Lake (98391)
44,309 residents
- 98042
Kent (98042)
43,673 residents
- 98092
Auburn (98092)
39,816 residents
- 98031
Kent (98031)
36,581 residents
- 98030
Kent (98030)
33,769 residents
- 98001
Auburn (98001)
31,911 residents
- 98002
Auburn (98002)
31,647 residents
- 98321 15,152
Buckley (98321)
15,152 residents
- 98390 10,461
Sumner (98390)
10,461 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98092 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98092 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98010
Black Diamond (98010)
$142,048 median income
- 98391
Bonney Lake (98391)
$135,037 median income
- 98042
Kent (98042)
$127,552 median income
- 98321
Buckley (98321)
$127,411 median income
- 98092
Auburn (98092)
$122,300 median income
- 98047
Pacific (98047)
$115,188 median income
- 98001
Auburn (98001)
$106,791 median income
- 98031
Kent (98031)
$105,965 median income
- 98390
Sumner (98390)
$97,795 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98092 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98042 | Kent, WA | 43,673 | 5.5 mi |
| 98002 | Auburn, WA | 31,647 | 4.3 mi |
| 98047 | Pacific, WA | 6,339 | 5.8 mi |
| 98030 | Kent, WA | 33,769 | 6.4 mi |
| 98010 | Black Diamond, WA | 5,025 | 6.3 mi |
| 98391 | Bonney Lake, WA | 44,309 | 7.9 mi |
| 98001 | Auburn, WA | 31,911 | 6.6 mi |
| 98390 | Sumner, WA | 10,461 | 7.1 mi |
| 98031 | Kent, WA | 36,581 | 8.7 mi |
| 98321 | Buckley, WA | 15,152 | 9.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98092, 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 (39,816 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 98092 in?
ZIP code 98092 (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 98092?
ZIP code 98092 in Auburn, WA has a population of 39,816 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98092?
The median household income in ZIP 98092 is $122,300, which is 60% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98092?
The median home value in ZIP 98092 is $635,900, which is 129% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98092?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98092 is White at 56.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98092?
ZIP code 98092 has 669 business establishments employing approximately 3,898 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98092?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98092 are: Construction (222), Transportation and warehousing (69), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (61). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98092?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98092 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 213%. 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 98092?
In ZIP code 98092, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 98092?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98092 is 33.3 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 98092?
In ZIP code 98092, approximately 74.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98092?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98092 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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