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ZIP Code · WA

ZIP 98001

Part of Auburn, WA
Pop. 37,460·King County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$2,267/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.3%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
+$302
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ZIP 98001 · $2,267
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,060
1 BR
$2,140
2 BR
$2,490
3 BR
$3,260
4 BR+
$3,830
Research median
$2,490/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,204/yr
At $2,267/mo median
Location
CityAuburn
StateWA
CountyKing County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98001 (Auburn, WA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 27% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,460
Median income
$106,791
Median age
39.2
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
25.1%
19.5%
26.7%
15.1%
13.6%
Under 1825.1%
18–3419.5%
35–5426.7%
55–6415.1%
65+13.6%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
51.1%
16.6%
18.1%
White51.1%
Black7.7%
Hispanic16.6%
Asian18.1%
Other6.5%
Education (25+)
13.3%
27.2%
32.6%
27%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+27%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98001 in Auburn, WA has changed in 5 years

Income
$95,605 → $106,791
up 11.7%
Population
35,297 → 37,460
up 6.1%
Renter share
21.8% → 26.1%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.2% → 27%
-1.2 pts
Median age
40.4 → 39.2
-1.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 98001 in Auburn, WA now reports about $106,791, up from $95,605 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 35,297 to 37,460 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.1% change. About 26.1% of households rent today, against 21.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98001 covers Auburn, WA. The median rent here is $2,267/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,490/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($106,791/yr), ZIP 98001 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98001 (Auburn, WA) is $2,267. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98001's median rent of $2,267/mo is $302 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98001 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98001 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #62 out of 209 ZIPs tracked at $2,267/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,267/mo in ZIP 98001. The local median household income is $106,791/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98001?

Rent in ZIP 98001 has decreased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98001 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,267/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($106,791/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98001 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of ZIP 98001 households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 98001 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 98001 compare to the rest of Auburn?

ZIP 98001 is pricier than Auburn as a whole. At $2,267/mo, it's $314 above the Auburn citywide median of $1,953/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,267/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 98001's median household income ($106,791/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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