98031 ZIP Code
Kent, Washington
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98031 |
| City/Town: | Kent |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,615 |
| Median Household Income: | $98,657 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,439 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,263 |
| Median Home Value: | $494,400 |
| Land Area: | 7.7 sq miles
20.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.4059, -122.1919 |
Population Information (98031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,615 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 21,479 | 51.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 20,136 | 48.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,607 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,085 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,861 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,400 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,702 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,720 | 16.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,983 | 14.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,130 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,793 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,656 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,918 | 7.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,271 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 489 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $494,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,882 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,263 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,696 | 96.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 567 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,084 | 66.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,612 | 33.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,960 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,403 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,572 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,806 | 24.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,766 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,053 | 10.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,249 | 22.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,111 | 7.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98031 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $98,657 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $124,247 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,740 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,439 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 22,828 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,053 | 92.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,735 | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,615 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,869 | 80.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,687 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,474 | 7.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 23 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 15,998 | 38.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,153 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 444 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 11,513 | 27.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 282 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,210 | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,015 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,578 | 11.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,361 | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,609 | 8.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 221 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 71 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,460 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98031 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 460 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 170 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 561 | 4.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 650 | 4.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,140 | 8.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,269 | 16.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,627 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,134 | 22.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,518 | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,167 | 15.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98031 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,308 | 68.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,404 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 957 | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 291 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 243 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,397 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98031 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 40 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,558 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,322 | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 658 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,437 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,813 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 364 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 878 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,772 | 13.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,621 | 21.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,769 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,059 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 762 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 38,300 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,961 | 62.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 15,322 | 36.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,162 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98031 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,118 | 88.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,001 | 21.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,909 | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 698 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 572 | 4.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,170 | 15.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98031 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,528 | 66.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 375 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 147 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 515 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 857 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,381 | 9.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 866 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 594 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98031 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 77 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 732 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,769 | 12.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,654 | 18.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,266 | 22.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,677 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,312 | 16.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 602 | 4.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 49 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 125 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98031 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 29 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 971 | 6.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,995 | 21.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,648 | 39.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,662 | 25.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 958 | 6.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98031 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,785 | 49.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 225 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,461 | 47.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 62 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 71 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 71 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98031 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 562 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,572 | 26.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,216 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,346 | 31.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98031 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 126 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 193 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 150 | 1.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 187 | 2.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 578 | 6.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,440 | 37.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,305 | 47.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 105 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98031 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,391 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $855 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,882 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.88 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.25 | 2.38 |
Households (98031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,696 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,001 | 51.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,106 | 22.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,963 | 14.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,464 | 25.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,250 | 38.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,285 | 24.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.00 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.44 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98031 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,513 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,020 | 42.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,080 | 48.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 308 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 971 | 5.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,259 | 31.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98031 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,310 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 596 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 771 | 7.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,555 | 44.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,011 | 19.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,377 | 23.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,574 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,576 | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,462 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,916 | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 537 | 13.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,891 | 48.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,488 | 38.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98031 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,449 | 85.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,708 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,263 | 74.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,118 | 19.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 700 | 12.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 327 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98031 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,521 | 68.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 724 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 13,094 | 1808.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 13,094 | 1808.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 13,094 | 1808.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,169 | 161.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,005 | 138.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 261 | 36.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,199 | 303.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 110 | 15.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98031 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,008 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,466 | 57.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,542 | 42.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,599 | 9.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,041 | 10.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6,873 | 17.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,029 | 5.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98031 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,696 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,440 | 98.1% | 89.4% |
Kent, WA98031