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ZIP 98002

Part of Auburn, WA
Pop. 37,509·King County·156th most expensive ZIP in Washington
Median rent (all units)
$1,808/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$157
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ZIP 98002 · $1,808
More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,850
2 BR
$2,160
3 BR
$2,850
4 BR+
$3,320
Research median
$2,160/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
$21,696/yr
At $1,808/mo median
Location
CityAuburn
StateWA
CountyKing County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.6% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 98002 (Auburn, WA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,509
Median income
$78,684
Median age
35.9
Renters
51.1%
Age distribution
24.5%
24.2%
24.6%
14.9%
Under 1824.5%
18–3424.2%
35–5424.6%
55–6411.8%
65+14.9%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
49.3%
26.5%
White49.3%
Black9.4%
Hispanic26.5%
Asian6.7%
Other8.1%
Education (25+)
16.2%
31%
37%
15.8%
No HS diploma16.2%
HS diploma31%
Some college37%
Bachelor's+15.8%
Housing tenure
48.9%
51.1%
Owner48.9%
Renter51.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 98002 in Auburn, WA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,481 → $1,808
up 22.1%
Income
$59,742 → $78,684
up 31.7%
Population
35,915 → 37,509
up 4.4%
Renter share
54.5% → 51.1%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
16.5% → 15.8%
-0.7 pts
Median age
35.4 → 35.9
+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 98002 in Auburn, WA has increased by $327 per month, settling near $1,808 after starting the period at $1,481. Household income in the area moved from $59,742 to $78,684 across the same window, up 31.7% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 9.6 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 35,915 to 37,509 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.4% change. About 51.1% of households rent today, against 54.5% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 98002 in Auburn, WA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 98002 covers Auburn, WA. The median rent here is $1,808/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,850/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,160/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($78,684/yr), ZIP 98002 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 98002?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 98002 (Auburn, WA) is $1,808. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 98002 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 98002's median rent of $1,808/mo is $157 (8%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 98002 compare to other ZIPs in Washington?

ZIP 98002 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Washington, ranking #156 out of 209 ZIPs at $1,808/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 98002?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,808/mo in ZIP 98002. The local median household income is $78,684/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 98002?

Rent in ZIP 98002 has decreased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 98002 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 98002 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,808/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($78,684/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 98002 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 98002 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.1% of ZIP 98002 households are renters, while 48.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 98002 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 98002 compare to the rest of Auburn?

ZIP 98002 is more affordable than Auburn overall. At $1,808/mo, it's $145 below the Auburn citywide median of $1,953/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 98002 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 98002 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,808/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 98002's median household income ($78,684/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 98002 28%Benchmark 30%
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