City

Auburn, WA

4 ZIP codes  ·  King County  ·  Washington

👥123,835Population
💰$102,167Median HH Income▲ 34% above avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$519,159Median Home Value▲ 86% above avg
🎓41.7%College Grads▲ 8% above avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.6%Hispanic: 18.1%Black: 7.3%Asian: 12.3%Other: 7.6%Race
White49.6%
Hispanic18.1%
Black7.3%
Asian12.3%
Other7.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.84
Below Poverty7.9% ▼ 21% below avg
College Grads41.7% ▲ 8% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma2,414 (3.1%)
HS Graduate20,931 (26.9%)
Some College10,034 (12.9%)
Associates11,912 (15.3%)
Bachelors9,709 (12.5%)
Graduate Degree22,802 (29.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 26.9%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 12.5%Graduate: 29.3%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad26.9%
Some College12.9%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors12.5%
Graduate29.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.5%Renter: 32.5%Tenure
Owner67.5%
Renter32.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
30%
Over $500k
54%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,167 ▲ 34% above avg
Median Home Value$519,159 ▲ 86% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,809/mo
Total Housing Units45,180
Vacant Units1,806

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Auburn, WA

Auburn is a city in Washington, located in King County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 123,835 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Auburn is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,167 is above the national average. Approximately 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Auburn is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $519,159, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,809 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Auburn is well-educated. 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.6%.

Auburn, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Auburn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98001 36,041 $107,218 $538,800 $1,927 6.3% 41.8% 76.2%
98002 37,284 $77,714 $397,700 $1,613 7.1% 32.5% 49.8%
98092 50,510 $116,614 $594,800 $1,870 3.9% 48.5% 74.4%