| ZIP Code | 98042 |
|---|---|
| City | Kent |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King County |
| Area Code | 253/425 |
| Elevation | 383 ft |
| Latitude | 47.364009 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -122.116743 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 53033 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 4.0% ▼ 60% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.0% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 38% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 672 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,438 (22.9%) |
| Some College | 3,941 (12.1%) |
| Associates | 5,147 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 4,167 (12.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 11,076 (34.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $125,554 ▲ 65% above avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $613,000 ▲ 120% above avg ↑ 61% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,121/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,365 |
| Vacant Units | 491 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,365 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 491 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 98042 is located in Kent, Washington, within King County. With a population of 48,594, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 98042 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $125,554 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 98042 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $613,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,121 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 61% since 2019.
The population of 98042 is majority White (61.78%). Residents are well-educated — 47.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.0%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 98042 stands at 3.0%, which is below the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 98042 in Kent, WA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 48,594 residents, a median household income of $125,554, and a median home value of $613,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington.