98092 ZIP Code — Auburn, WA
King County, Washington
ZIP code 98092 is located in Auburn, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 42.90 square miles and serves a population of 50,679 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98092
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $540,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $112,735. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
50,679
population
42.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98092 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98092
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98092. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Auburn | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98002 Auburn (4.9 mi)
98042 Kent (5.2 mi)
98010 Black Diamond (5.6 mi)
98030 Kent (6.5 mi)
98047 Pacific (6.8 mi)
98001 Auburn (7.4 mi)
98390 Sumner (7.9 mi)
98352 Sumner (8.5 mi)
98391 Bonney Lake (8.7 mi)
98372 Puyallup (8.7 mi)
98038 Maple Valley (9.2 mi)
98031 Kent (9.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 50,679 |
| Population density | 1,181 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 42.90 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.82 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.2899 |
| Longitude | -122.1096 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 253 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.2% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.9% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
50,679
Population
1,181
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$112,735
Median household income
$47,015
Per capita income
$540,200
Median home value
$1,786
Median monthly rent
74.3%
Home ownership
6.1%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
13,223
Housing units
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,503
Under 5
1,479
1,800
5–9
1,771
1,892
10–14
1,863
2,031
15–19
2,000
1,585
20–24
1,561
3,426
25–34
3,373
4,058
35–44
3,995
3,480
45–54
3,426
1,382
55–59
1,360
1,702
60–64
1,675
1,682
65–74
1,655
725
75–84
714
273
85+
268
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,069 | 25.8% |
| 18 and over | 37,610 | 74.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,317 | 10.5% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
55%
Asian
11.9%
Two or more races
10.8%
Hispanic or Latino
8.9%
Other race
4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.4%
Black or African American
3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,613 | 55% |
| Asian | 6,620 | 11.9% |
| Two or more races | 6,000 | 10.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,967 | 8.9% |
| Other race | 2,672 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,916 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,912 | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 946 | 1.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 20.2% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.4% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 11.9% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
1.8%
$10k–$15k
1.3%
$15k–$25k
2.0%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
7.0%
$50k–$75k
12.0%
$75k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
23.1%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k+
19.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 2.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.0% |
| $200k+ | 19.6% |
| Median income | $112,735 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
4.7%
$300k–$500k
30.3%
$500k–$1M
51.4%
$1M+
5.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $540,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,786 |
| Owner occupied | 74.3% |
| Renter occupied | 25.7% |
| Vacant | 2.6% |
| Single-family detached | 67.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.3% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 15.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 28.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 29.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.9% |
| 3 or more | 32.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.7% |
| Electricity | 47.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.8% |
| Fuel oil | 1.5% |
| Wood | 2.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,711 | 62.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,034 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,221 | 12.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,197 | 18.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,843 | 39.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,740 | 21.8% |
| Average household size | 2.94 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.8% | 28.7% |
| Married | 57.3% | 55.5% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
24.5%
Some college, no degree
21.1%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
23.8%
Graduate / professional
12.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 602 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 608 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 5,815 | 44.4% |
| High school | 3,244 | 24.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,842 | 21.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Retail trade
12.5%
Professional & management
11.9%
Manufacturing
11.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Construction
7.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.1%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Other services
4.5%
Public administration
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.3% |
| Service | 14.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.9% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.7% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 3.5% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Work from home | 13.6% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.9 |
Poverty
All people
6.1%
Under 18 years
8.5%
18 and over
5.3%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
13.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.1% |
| High blood pressure | 26.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.1% |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 19.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.5% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.7% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 15.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.8% |
| Depression | 25.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.5% |
| Visited dentist | 70.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.5% |
| Teeth loss | 8.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,188 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.7% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 29.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.5% |
| Public insurance | 31.7% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,697 | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 5,071 | 10.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,656 | 3.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,241 | 2.6% |
| Other languages | 1,983 | 4.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,873 | 80.7% |
| Born in same state | 39,952 | 78.8% |
| Born in different state | 25,417 | 50.2% |
| Foreign born | 921 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,806 | 19.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,038 | 51.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 4,914 | 9.7% |
| Italian | 3,313 | 6.5% |
| Polish | 1,824 | 3.6% |
| Arab | 1,731 | 3.4% |
| English | 501 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 299 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 213 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 58 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.9% |
| Internet access | 97.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98092
What part of Auburn is ZIP code 98092?
ZIP code 98092 covers a portion of Auburn, Washington, within King County.
What county is ZIP code 98092 in?
ZIP code 98092 falls within King County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98092?
The median home value in ZIP code 98092 is $540,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98092?
The median household income in ZIP code 98092 is $112,735, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 98092?
ZIP code 98092 has an estimated population of 50,679 residents, with a density of 1,181 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 98092 in?
ZIP code 98092 observes the PST timezone.