ZIP code 98002
Where is ZIP code 98002?
Auburn, Washington
King County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98002 belongs to Auburn, Washington in King County. 98002 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area code 253. About 37,509 people live in the 98002 area, where the median household income is $78,684. The closest ZIP codes are 98071 (Auburn, 1 mi west), 98001 (Auburn, 2.8 mi west) and 98047 (Pacific, 3.2 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 98002 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Auburn |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area code | 253 |
| Coordinates | 47.305, -122.2067 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 980 |
Population and income in 98002
| Population | 37,509 · higher than 90% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5,236 · higher than 92% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 35.9 years · lower than 80% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 51% |
| Median household income | $78,684 · lower than 58% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $35,810 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 16% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $421,300 · lower than 57% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,659 a month |
| Housing units | 15,044 |
| Households | 14,269 (2.59 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 49% / 51% |
| Land area | 7.16 sq mi (plus 0.08 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98002. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98002
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98071 | Auburn, WA | 1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98001 | Auburn, WA | 2.8 mi W | Standard |
| 98047 | Pacific, WA | 3.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 98093 | Federal Way, WA | 4.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 98003 | Federal Way, WA | 5 mi W | Standard |
| 98063 | Federal Way, WA | 5.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98092 | Auburn, WA | 5.2 mi E | Standard |
| 98035 | Kent, WA | 5.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98064 | Kent, WA | 5.4 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98030 | Kent, WA | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 98089 | Kent, WA | 5.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 98031 | Kent, WA | 5.8 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98002 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98002
123 MAIN ST
AUBURN WA 98002
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98002-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98002?
- 98002 is a Auburn, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98002 in?
- ZIP code 98002 is in King County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98002 in?
- 98002 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98002?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98002 use area code 253.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98002?
- About 37,509 people live in ZIP code 98002, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98002?
- The median household income in 98002 is $78,684 a year, lower than 58% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98002?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98002 are 98071 (Auburn, 1 miles), 98001 (Auburn, 2.8 miles), 98047 (Pacific, 3.2 miles) and 98093 (Federal Way, 4.4 miles).