98042 ZIP Code – Kent, Washington
98042 is a ZIP code serving Kent, Washington in King County with a population of approximately 49,338 residents. The median household income of $122,709 is above the Washington average and well above the national average. The median home value of $568,100 is well above the national average, with 82.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $2,000 — well above the national figure. Housing consists of 87% single-family (increasing), 8% apartments (increasing).
At 3.0%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. An estimated 4.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 33.7%, above the national average. The population has a median age of 40.0, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 98030, 98031, 98058.
ZIP Code 98042 Data
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ZIP 98042 vs. Washington vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 98042 | WA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49k | 12k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $122k | $83k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $568k | $428k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,000 | $1,322 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.0 | 43.0 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 33.7% | 31.1% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 98030 – Kent
- 98031 – Kent
- 98058 – Renton
- 98092 – Auburn
- 98002 – Auburn
- 98010 – Black Diamond
- 98032 – Kent
- 98055 – Renton
- 98001 – Auburn
- 98038 – Maple Valley
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98030 | KENT | 38,798 | $85,188 |
| 98031 | KENT | 41,615 | $98,657 |
| 98058 | RENTON | 42,046 | $106,611 |
| 98092 | AUBURN | 50,679 | $112,735 |
| 98002 | AUBURN | 36,812 | $68,040 |