98042 ZIP Code
Kent, Washington
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98042 |
| City/Town: | Kent |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 49,338 |
| Median Household Income: | $122,709 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,813 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,258 |
| Median Home Value: | $568,100 |
| Land Area: | 27.8 sq miles
72.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.3640, -122.1167 |
Population Information (98042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 49,338 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,374 | 51.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,964 | 48.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,983 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,594 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,264 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,274 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,841 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,416 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,304 | 14.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,243 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,435 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,860 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,995 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,498 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 631 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $568,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,000 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,258 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,654 | 96.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 604 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,900 | 83.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,754 | 16.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 33,382 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 894 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,470 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,968 | 23.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,015 | 24.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,116 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,726 | 23.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,193 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $122,709 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $149,928 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $128,165 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,813 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,664 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,814 | 97.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 790 | 3.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,351 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,783 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,613 | 14.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,367 | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 51 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,075 | 67.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,146 | 6.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 216 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,469 | 13.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 141 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,828 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,463 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,828 | 7.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,810 | 9.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 3,434 | 7.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 309 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 14 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,053 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98042 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 293 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 143 | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 321 | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 521 | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,080 | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,923 | 11.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,967 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,996 | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,748 | 16.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,662 | 22.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98042 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,154 | 74.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,950 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 502 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 240 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 182 | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,247 | 12.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98042 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 135 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,475 | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,338 | 12.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 861 | 3.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,976 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,312 | 9.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 399 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,611 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,760 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,750 | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,058 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,040 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,099 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.2% | 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 (98042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 46,857 | 95.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 38,004 | 77.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,192 | 28.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,402 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98042 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,999 | 84.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,073 | 24.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,904 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 656 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 452 | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,057 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98042 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 14,780 | 85.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 357 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 29 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 80 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 238 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 417 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 679 | 3.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 627 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 51 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98042 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 138 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,396 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,187 | 18.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,966 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,986 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,733 | 15.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,683 | 15.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 650 | 3.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 179 | 1.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 340 | 2.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98042 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 149 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 660 | 3.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,626 | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,604 | 44.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 6,006 | 34.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,213 | 7.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98042 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,476 | 56.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 558 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,616 | 33.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 499 | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 305 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 158 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 42 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98042 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 572 | 3.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,956 | 17.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,235 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 6,891 | 41.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98042 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 294 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 101 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 144 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 111 | 0.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 644 | 4.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,056 | 29.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 7,915 | 56.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 635 | 4.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98042 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,545 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $892 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,000 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.97 | 2.38 |
Households (98042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,654 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,700 | 64.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,481 | 26.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,227 | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,594 | 15.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,353 | 38.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,275 | 25.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.96 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98042 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,874 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,820 | 29.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,845 | 59.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 375 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,724 | 8.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,502 | 22.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98042 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,489 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 436 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 752 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,128 | 44.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,791 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,382 | 20.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,364 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,053 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 49,259 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,206 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 497 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,618 | 50.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,091 | 40.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98042 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 43,411 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,490 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,206 | 76.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,061 | 19.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 391 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 223 | 4.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98042 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,350 | 81.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 720 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 8,988 | 1248.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 8,988 | 1248.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 8,988 | 1248.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,950 | 270.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 652 | 90.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 35 | 4.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,281 | 177.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 219 | 30.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98042 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 46,355 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,838 | 75.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,517 | 24.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,674 | 5.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 3,895 | 8.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,722 | 8.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,226 | 2.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98042 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,654 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,244 | 97.5% | 89.4% |
Kent, WA98042