Auburn
City in King County, Washington
Auburn is a city in King County, Washington, with 87,256 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 82 ft (25 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Algona, 2.4 miles SW.
- 87,256residents (2020 Census)
- 82 ftelevation · 25 m
- 29.8 sq miland area · 77.2 km²
- 2,926 / sq mipopulation density
- 98002main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Auburn
Auburn (Lushootseed: sladə) is a city in King County, Washington, United States (with a small portion crossing into neighboring Pierce County). The population was 87,256 at the 2020 Census, and was estimated at 85,513 in 2024. Auburn is a suburb in the Seattle metropolitan area, and is currently ranked as the 15th most populous city in the state of Washington.
The Muckleshoot Indian Reservation lies to the south and southeast.
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Living in Auburn
- Median household income
- $97,884
- Median home value
- $547,900
- Median rent
- $1,786/mo
- Median age
- 36
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Auburn had 87,256 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 87,256 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,926 per sq mi (1,130 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Auburn at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 87,256 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.82 sq mi (77.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km²) |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3046° N, 122.2105° W |
| ZIP codes | 98002, 98001, 98047 |
| Official website | auburnwa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5303180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Auburn
- Algona2.4 mi SW
- Pacific3.5 mi SW
- Lake Holm3.8 mi E
- Lakeland North3.9 mi NW
- Lakeland South4.1 mi SW
- Sumner5.2 mi S
- Lake Morton-Berrydale5.4 mi E
- Kent5.9 mi N
- Federal Way6.0 mi W
- Edgewood6.1 mi SW
- Lake Tapps6.2 mi S
- Milton6.2 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Auburn
What county is Auburn in?
Auburn is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of Auburn, WA?
87,256 people lived in Auburn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Auburn, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98002. Other ZIP codes: 98001, 98047.
What is the elevation of Auburn?
82 feet (25 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Auburn?
Algona (2.4 mi), Pacific (3.5 mi), Lake Holm (3.8 mi), Lakeland North (3.9 mi), Lakeland South (4.1 mi).
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