98002 ZIP Code
Auburn, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98002 |
| City/Town: | Auburn |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,812 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,040 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,282 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,525 |
| Median Home Value: | $354,900 |
| Land Area: | 7.2 sq miles
18.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.3083, -122.2154 |
Population Information (98002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,812 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,325 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,487 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,687 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,474 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,545 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,063 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,336 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,669 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,517 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,279 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,276 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,177 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,752 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,347 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 690 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $354,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,477 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,525 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,489 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,036 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,869 | 47.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,620 | 52.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,707 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,740 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,040 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,885 | 31.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,228 | 25.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,604 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,014 | 12.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,196 | 4.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98002 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,040 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $81,661 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,945 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,282 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,904 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,784 | 94.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,114 | 5.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,705 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 15,106 | 84.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,799 | 10.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 801 | 4.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 78 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,537 | 53.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,145 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 641 | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,996 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 1,161 | 3.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,312 | 14.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,020 | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 6,713 | 18.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,954 | 24.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 7,475 | 20.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 233 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 52 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,194 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98002 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 622 | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 556 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,056 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,095 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,888 | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,816 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,461 | 17.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,478 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,048 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 469 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98002 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,285 | 69.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,589 | 14.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 783 | 4.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 383 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 193 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,207 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98002 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 173 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,205 | 12.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,591 | 8.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 862 | 4.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,691 | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,505 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 119 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 795 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,826 | 10.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,057 | 17.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,538 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 804 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 618 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,082 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,348 | 58.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 17,277 | 46.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,287 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98002 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,327 | 78.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,473 | 30.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,250 | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,257 | 8.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 638 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,963 | 20.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98002 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,600 | 36.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 975 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,009 | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,552 | 10.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,167 | 7.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,000 | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,681 | 17.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,524 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98002 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 55 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,521 | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 980 | 6.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,911 | 12.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,655 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,548 | 16.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,306 | 14.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,208 | 14.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 510 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 831 | 5.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98002 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 692 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,049 | 19.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,324 | 34.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,816 | 31.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,343 | 8.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 301 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98002 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,476 | 30.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 150 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,131 | 63.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 269 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 174 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 277 | 1.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98002 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,370 | 9.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,249 | 36.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,091 | 35.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,779 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98002 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 931 | 13.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 305 | 4.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 419 | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 239 | 3.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 800 | 11.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,034 | 44.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,130 | 16.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 11 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98002 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,054 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $858 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,477 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (98002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,489 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,316 | 36.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,144 | 14.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,714 | 25.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,267 | 29.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,336 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,186 | 28.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.20 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98002 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,621 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,345 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,295 | 43.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 603 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,115 | 14.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,313 | 29.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98002 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,882 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 389 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 496 | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,578 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,531 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,888 | 24.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,833 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,334 | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,369 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,372 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 506 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,199 | 50.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,667 | 41.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98002 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,643 | 83.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,623 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,121 | 73.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,337 | 23.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 488 | 8.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 165 | 2.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98002 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,668 | 77.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 648 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,144 | 1256.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,144 | 1256.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,144 | 1256.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 886 | 136.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,266 | 195.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 567 | 87.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,697 | 570.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 133 | 20.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98002 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,125 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,743 | 66.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,382 | 33.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,436 | 18.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,392 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,999 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,555 | 4.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98002 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,489 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,535 | 93.4% | 89.4% |
Auburn, WA98002