City

Kent, WA

7 ZIP codes  ·  King County  ·  Washington

👥168,134Population
💰$100,336Median HH Income▲ 31% above avg
🎂36.4Median Age
🏠$548,114Median Home Value▲ 97% above avg
🎓43.9%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.6%Hispanic: 15.8%Black: 11%Asian: 19.8%Other: 7%Race
White43.6%
Hispanic15.8%
Black11.0%
Asian19.8%
Other7.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
30%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.9% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma3,740 (3.5%)
HS Graduate26,339 (24.8%)
Some College12,173 (11.5%)
Associates17,172 (16.2%)
Bachelors12,940 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree33,715 (31.8%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 24.8%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 31.8%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad24.8%
Some College11.5%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate31.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.1%Renter: 37.9%Tenure
Owner62.1%
Renter37.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
60%

Financials

Median HH Income$100,336 ▲ 31% above avg
Median Home Value$548,113 ▲ 97% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,926/mo
Total Housing Units60,865
Vacant Units2,454

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Kent, WA

Kent is a city in Washington, located in King County. The city spans 7 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 168,134 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.4 years.

Economically, Kent is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $100,336 is above the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Kent is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $548,113, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,925 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kent is well-educated. 43.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.6%.

Kent, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington. Spread across 7 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Kent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98030 38,492 $91,218 $540,100 $1,797 7.1% 44.1% 53.0%
98031 40,898 $101,458 $552,300 $1,956 7.2% 43.6% 67.1%
98032 40,150 $77,413 $473,000 $1,782 9.1% 40.2% 41.4%
98042 48,594 $125,554 $613,000 $2,121 3.0% 47.0% 82.4%

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