ZIP Code 98001 Demographics & Data

Auburn, WA (ZIP Code 98001) Data

Washington

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 98001

The ZIP Code 98001 is associated with the city of Auburn in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 25.7% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $34,806. The median household income is $90,287, while about 5% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 98001 is approximately 38.9 years, and 16.4% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 33,699.

Population in 98001

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 98001 is 33,699.

Auburn, WA

The 98001 ZIP Code is associated with Auburn, WA in King County.

Area Codes associated with 98001

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 98001 include 253.

Sunrise / Sunset in 98001

Sunrise: 7:09 am
Sunset: 6:47 pm
Sunrise in 98001 7:09 am
Sunrise in 98001 6:47 pm

Weather forecast for 98001

Today's forecast for 98001: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 98001

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 98001 Good

Internet in 98001

An estimated 96.6% of households in ZIP Code 98001 have a computer, while about 92.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 98001

The gender split in ZIP Code 98001 is an estimated 50.8% male and approximately 49.2% female.

Health Insurance in 98001

Approximately 8.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 98001 (Auburn, WA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 98001

The median household income in ZIP Code 98001 is $90,287, while the region's mean household income is $102,055. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,806. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98001 of $34,806 is approximately 10.56% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 4.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 52.63% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.4% of the population in 98001 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 19.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 1.5% of 98001 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 98001

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.7%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.5%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 3.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 8.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 19.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 26.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 10.8%
$200,000 or more per year 7.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 98001

In ZIP Code 98001, 89.3% of the population graduated high school, while 25.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 26.2% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 98001

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 26.2%
Some college, no degree 25.1%
Associate's degree 12.3%
Bachelor's degree 20.2%
Graduate or professional degree 5.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 98001

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98001, 91.8% is one race, while 8.2% are two or more races. Approximately 11.4% of 98001 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98001 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.2%), followed by Asian (16.2%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 98001

Industry Percent
White 70.2%
Black or African American 10.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.8%
Asian 16.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3.1%
Some other race 5.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 98001

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98001, an estimated 20.5% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 16.7% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 2.5% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this King County region.

Age of Housing in 98001

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.7%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 20.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 12.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 16.5%
Built between 1970 and 1979 15.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 16.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.7%
Built between 1940 and 1949 2.5%
Built in 1939 or earlier 5.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 98001

Residents of ZIP Code 98001 are older than average. The median age of 38.9 years in ZIP Code 98001 is approximately 2.1% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.0% of the population in 98001 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.6% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 98001 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 98001

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.5%
5 to 9 years 7.4%
10 to 14 years 6.0%
15 to 19 years 5.9%
20 to 24 years 5.6%
25 to 34 years 14.0%
35 to 44 years 12.9%
45 to 54 years 13.6%
55 to 59 years 8.2%
60 to 64 years 7.5%
65 to 74 years 8.8%
75 to 84 years 2.8%
85 years and over 1.0%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 98001 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 98001

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 98001 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98001 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98001 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 98001

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 98001

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 98001

In 98001, 67.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 6.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.3 minutes. Approximately 17.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98001 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.6% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 98001 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 98001

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.4%
Construction 8.9%
Manufacturing 13.6%
Wholesale trade 4.9%
Retail trade 11.4%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 7.1%
Information 1.3%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.3%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.0%
Other services, except public administration 5.3%
Public administration 5.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 98001

In ZIP Code 98001, 71.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 7.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 10.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 10.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.5% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this King County region.

Language Spoken in 98001

Language Spoken Percent
English only 71.6%
Spanish 7.3%
Other Indo-European languages 10.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 10.0%
Other languages 0.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 98001 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 98001, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 98001 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this King County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 98001

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 121
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 104
Debt collection 21
Checking or savings account 10
Money transfer, virtual currency, or money service 9
Other 24
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 98001

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 100
Incorrect information on your report 93
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 15
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 13
Attempts to collect debt not owed 11
Other 57
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Utilities in ZIP Code 98001 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98001 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.88 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 5.83% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 41.12% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes electricity rates in 98001 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 98001

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 98001 10.36¢/kWh 9.46¢/kWh 3.78¢/kWh
Washington 12.06¢/kWh 10.44¢/kWh 6.44¢/kWh
United States 16.62¢/kWh 13.58¢/kWh 8.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 98001

Month ZIP Code 98001 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 1.7 1.9 5.84
Feb 2.69 3 6.31
Mar 3.46 3.65 7.02
Apr 4.95 5.13 7.3
May 5.08 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.24 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.92 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.71 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.03 5.15 7.02
Oct 2.89 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.16 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.76 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 98001. This visualizes solar power levels in 98001 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.