98030 ZIP Code — Kent, WA
King County, Washington
ZIP code 98030 is located in Kent, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 7.19 square miles and serves a population of 38,798 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98030
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $471,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.
Median household income is $85,188. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
38,798
population
7.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98030 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98030
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98030. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kent | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98031 Kent (3.6 mi)
98002 Auburn (3.7 mi)
98032 Kent (3.7 mi)
98042 Kent (4.5 mi)
98001 Auburn (4.9 mi)
98198 Seattle (5.4 mi)
98055 Renton (6.1 mi)
98058 Renton (6.3 mi)
98003 Federal Way (6.5 mi)
98092 Auburn (6.5 mi)
98188 Seattle (7 mi)
98047 Pacific (7.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,798 |
| Population density | 5,396 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.09 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.3624 |
| Longitude | -122.1983 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 253 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.4% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.8% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
38,798
Population
5,396
People per sq mi
34.7
Median age
$85,188
Median household income
$34,364
Per capita income
$471,500
Median home value
$1,726
Median monthly rent
51.6%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
7.9%
Unemployment
7,333
Housing units
26.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,285
Under 5
1,263
1,452
5–9
1,426
1,355
10–14
1,331
1,536
15–19
1,508
1,289
20–24
1,266
2,947
25–34
2,895
2,881
35–44
2,831
2,320
45–54
2,278
1,224
55–59
1,203
1,148
60–64
1,127
1,263
65–74
1,240
583
75–84
572
290
85+
285
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,682 | 25.0% |
| 18 and over | 29,116 | 75.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,233 | 10.9% |
| Median age | 34.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
39%
Asian
20.2%
Black or African American
10.7%
Hispanic or Latino
10.5%
Two or more races
8.4%
Other race
7.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,934 | 39% |
| Asian | 8,770 | 20.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,627 | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,567 | 10.5% |
| Two or more races | 3,658 | 8.4% |
| Other race | 3,336 | 7.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1,224 | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 249 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.4% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.8% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
3.7%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
8.8%
$50k–$75k
20.8%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
23.4%
$150k–$200k
10.5%
$200k+
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.5% |
| $200k+ | 8.7% |
| Median income | $85,188 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.7%
$50k–$100k
1.3%
$100k–$150k
1.3%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$200k–$300k
8.7%
$300k–$500k
44.2%
$500k–$1M
40.1%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $471,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,726 |
| Owner occupied | 51.6% |
| Renter occupied | 48.4% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 47.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 14.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.94 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.8% |
| 3 or more | 25.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.7% |
| Electricity | 60.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,461 | 50.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,019 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,292 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,019 | 23.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,094 | 39.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,172 | 24.8% |
| Average household size | 3.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.3% | 31.9% |
| Married | 48.2% | 45.7% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 12.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.1%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
26.3%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
13.4%
Bachelor's degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
6.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 492 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 479 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 4,431 | 46.2% |
| High school | 1,962 | 20.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,226 | 23.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.1%
Retail trade
15.1%
Manufacturing
13.3%
Professional & management
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Transportation & utilities
9.4%
Construction
8.7%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Other services
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Public administration
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.2% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 17.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 21.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.9% |
| Government | 8.9% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.4% |
| Carpool | 15.6% |
| Public transit | 6.5% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 8.1% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
13.7%
18 and over
8.5%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
14.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.2% |
| Retirement income | 17.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 25.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.5% |
| High cholesterol | 28.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 20.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.5% |
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.5% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.1% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 15.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.5% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,492 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.0% |
| 65 and over | 39.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.1% |
| Public insurance | 43.2% |
| No insurance | 7.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,250 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 7,176 | 19.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,055 | 2.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,220 | 8.9% |
| Other languages | 2,407 | 6.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,574 | 65.9% |
| Born in same state | 25,080 | 64.6% |
| Born in different state | 15,926 | 41.0% |
| Foreign born | 494 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,224 | 34.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,066 | 45.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,342 | 6% |
| Italian | 1,566 | 4% |
| Polish | 807 | 2.1% |
| Arab | 627 | 1.6% |
| Dutch | 253 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 179 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 48 | 0.1% |
| German | 39 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.0% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98030
What city is ZIP code 98030 in?
ZIP code 98030 is primarily assigned to Kent, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98030 in?
ZIP code 98030 falls within King County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98030?
The median home value in ZIP code 98030 is $471,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 98030?
ZIP code 98030 has an estimated population of 38,798 residents, with a density of 5,396 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98030?
The median household income in ZIP code 98030 is $85,188, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98030 in?
ZIP code 98030 observes the PST timezone.