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Auburn, WA
City in King County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98001, 98002, 98092.
Population
85,676
Land area
29.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,897
ZIP codes
3
Auburn and its ZIP codes
Auburn at a glance
- Auburn is about 25 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 14th among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $97,884, close to the Washington median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $547,900 and median rent is $1,786 a month.
Local data for Auburn, WA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools31
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks13
- Post Offices1
- Parks41
- Grocery Stores32
- Restaurants205
- Affordable Housing6
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers8
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools6
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places4
Housing and community stats
Auburn, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,884
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$547,900
Median rent
$1,786/mo
Homeownership
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.6%
Median age
36.0
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (13,693), German Americans (8,625), Irish Americans (5,812).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King County. PPP loans are for Auburn.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$136,848
1,436,484 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$128,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.6B
FY 2026, $10,843 per person
PPP loans
$251M
2,115 loans, 24,044 jobs reported
How people get to work
Auburn, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.9%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home14.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Auburn, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
75
Countywide, mostly lightning
Flood insurance policies
4,529
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 36°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Auburn, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.3%
U.S. 33.3% -6.0 pts
Diabetes
8.8%
U.S. 12.1% -3.3 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.5%
U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Auburn
3 in or overlapping Auburn. Population shown
Cities near Auburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlgonaCity | 1.7 mi | 1.3 |
| PacificCity | 2.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Lakeland SouthCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 4.9 |
| Lakeland NorthCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 3.2 |
| Lake HolmCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 8.4 |
| SumnerCity | 5.1 mi | 7.6 |
| MiltonCity | 5.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Lake TappsCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 12.3 |
| Federal WayCity | 5.4 mi | 22.3 |
| EdgewoodCity | 5.5 mi | 8.4 |
| Lake Morton-BerrydaleCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 12.3 |
| Fife HeightsCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1 |
| KentCity | 6.6 mi | 33.8 |
| North PuyallupCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| Des MoinesCity | 7.4 mi | 6.4 |
| CovingtonCity | 7.4 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Auburn, WA in?
- Auburn is in King County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Auburn, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Auburn include 98001, 98002, 98092.
- What is the population of Auburn, WA?
- About 85,676 people live in Auburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Auburn?
- Nearby places include Algona (1.7 mi), Pacific (2.7 mi), Lakeland South (3 mi), Lakeland North (3.9 mi), Lake Holm (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023