ZIP Code 98001 — Auburn, WA Home Prices (2026)

The typical home in ZIP 98001 (Auburn, Washington) is worth about $633,000 at roughly $322 per square foot — about the same as the Auburn median and 115% more expensive than the typical U.S. home.

$633,000

Typical home value

$322

Price per sq ft

#2 of 3

Auburn ZIPs by value

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vs Auburn median

How 98001 compares

ZIP 98001 is a mid-priced ZIP code for Auburn: its typical home value of $633,000 ranks #2 of the 3 Auburn ZIP codes we track (the citywide range runs from $493,000 in 98002 to $674,000 in 98092). Per square foot it costs about $322, against $322 for Auburn as a whole, $317 for Washington, and $195 nationally.

Area	Typical value	$ / sq ft
ZIP 98001	$633,000	$322
Auburn, WA	$633,000	$322
Washington	$519,500	$317
United States	$294,000	$195

Home value by size in 98001

Using this ZIP’s rate of about $322 per square foot. Condition, lot, and the exact street move these meaningfully — use the estimator below for a home-specific figure.

Home size	Estimated value
1,000 sq ft	$322,000
1,500 sq ft	$483,000
2,000 sq ft	$644,000
2,500 sq ft	$805,000
3,000 sq ft	$966,000

Salary needed to buy a home in ZIP 98001

To buy the typical $633,000 home in ZIP 98001 with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $172,000 a year (about $4,020 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $205,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down payment	Cash down	Monthly payment	Income needed
5% (+PMI)	$31,700	$4,990/mo	$214,000/yr
10% (+PMI)	$63,300	$4,770/mo	$205,000/yr
20%	$126,600	$4,020/mo	$172,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in ZIP 98001

At about $322 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in ZIP 98001:

Budget	Approx. size	What that looks like locally
$300k	930 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$400k	1240 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$500k	1550 sq ft	below the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$600k	1860 sq ft	around the typical home here
$750k	2330 sq ft	around the typical home here

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens pre-filled with a typical 98001 home.

Estimate a specific home in 98001

The estimator below is pre-set to ZIP 98001 — pick your home’s size for an instant ballpark, then open the full calculator to adjust beds, baths, and condition.

All Auburn ZIP codes by home value

Where 98001 sits among Auburn’s 3 ZIP codes:

#	ZIP code	Typical value	$ / sq ft
1	98092	$674,000	$321
2	98001 (this page)	$633,000	$322
3	98002	$493,000	$338

ZIP 98001 home prices: frequently asked

What is the average home price in ZIP code 98001? +

The typical home in ZIP 98001 (Auburn, WA) is worth about $633,000 as of 2026. That is about the same as the Auburn median of $633,000 and 115% more expensive than the U.S. median of $294,000.

What is the price per square foot in 98001? +

About $322 per square foot in 98001, versus $322 across Auburn and $317 across Washington. At that rate a 1,500 sq ft home runs roughly $483,000 and a 2,500 sq ft home about $805,000.

What salary do you need to buy a house in ZIP 98001? +

For the typical $633,000 home in ZIP 98001, a household income of about $172,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $205,000; with 5% down about $214,000.

Is 98001 an expensive ZIP code? +

Within Auburn, 98001 ranks #2 of 3 ZIP codes by typical home value, which makes it a mid-priced ZIP code for Auburn. Nationally it is relatively expensive.

See the full Auburn home values page, all Washington cities, or price per square foot by ZIP code nationwide.

Directional estimates from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research), not appraisals. A single ZIP contains very different homes; actual values vary and change over time.