98031 ZIP Code — Kent, WA
King County, Washington
ZIP code 98031 is located in Kent, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 7.73 square miles and serves a population of 41,615 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253/425.
About ZIP code 98031
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 $494,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.
The gap between median ($98,657) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
41,615
population
7.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98031 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98031
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98031. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kent | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98055 Renton (2.6 mi)
98032 Kent (3.4 mi)
98030 Kent (3.6 mi)
98058 Renton (4.1 mi)
98057 Renton (4.2 mi)
98188 Seattle (4.4 mi)
98042 Kent (5.6 mi)
98158 Seattle (5.6 mi)
98198 Seattle (5.7 mi)
98148 Seattle (6.2 mi)
98178 Seattle (6.2 mi)
98056 Renton (6.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 41,615 |
| Population density | 5,384 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.4139 |
| Longitude | -122.1981 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 253/425 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.7% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.4% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
41,615
Population
5,384
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$98,657
Median household income
$42,893
Per capita income
$494,400
Median home value
$1,882
Median monthly rent
66.3%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
7.6%
Unemployment
9,651
Housing units
29.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,346
Under 5
1,261
1,592
5–9
1,493
1,477
10–14
1,384
1,239
15–19
1,161
1,395
20–24
1,307
3,469
25–34
3,251
3,088
35–44
2,895
2,648
45–54
2,482
1,442
55–59
1,351
1,371
60–64
1,285
1,506
65–74
1,412
656
75–84
615
252
85+
237
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,001 | 24.0% |
| 18 and over | 31,614 | 76.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,678 | 11.2% |
| Median age | 35.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
34.6%
Asian
24.9%
Black or African American
11.2%
Two or more races
10.9%
Hispanic or Latino
9.9%
Other race
6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,998 | 34.6% |
| Asian | 11,513 | 24.9% |
| Black or African American | 5,153 | 11.2% |
| Two or more races | 5,015 | 10.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,578 | 9.9% |
| Other race | 3,210 | 6.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 444 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 282 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.7% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.0% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.4% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 7.0% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
3.4%
$10k–$15k
1.2%
$15k–$25k
4.1%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
8.3%
$50k–$75k
16.6%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
22.9%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
15.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 15.8% |
| Median income | $98,657 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
2.1%
$100k–$150k
1.7%
$150k–$200k
2.1%
$200k–$300k
6.4%
$300k–$500k
37.9%
$500k–$1M
47.4%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $494,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,882 |
| Owner occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter occupied | 33.7% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 66.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.1% |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.88 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.1% |
| 3 or more | 31.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.5% |
| Electricity | 47.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,001 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,268 | 9.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,963 | 14.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,464 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,250 | 38.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,285 | 24.0% |
| Average household size | 3.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.5% | 31.8% |
| Married | 48.9% | 47.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.0%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
24.3%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
22.3%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 596 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 771 | 7.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,555 | 44.2% |
| High school | 2,011 | 19.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,377 | 23.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Professional & management
13.2%
Retail trade
11.6%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Construction
7.4%
Other services
5.0%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Public administration
3.6%
Wholesale trade
3.1%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.4% |
| Service | 19.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.3% |
| Production & transportation | 17.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.1% |
| Government | 12.8% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.5% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 4.6% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 11.6% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.1 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
14.0%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
2.1%
Female-led households
24.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.9% |
| Retirement income | 21.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 23.0% |
| High blood pressure | 27.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.4% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 19.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.6% |
| Cancer | 5.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.4% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 17.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.9% |
| Visited dentist | 65.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 10.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,576 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.4% |
| Under 18 | 5.4% |
| 18–64 years | 7.0% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.6% |
| Public insurance | 37.0% |
| No insurance | 7.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,008 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 7,435 | 19.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,511 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,983 | 5.1% |
| Other languages | 3,358 | 8.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,521 | 68.5% |
| Born in same state | 27,797 | 66.8% |
| Born in different state | 18,347 | 44.1% |
| Foreign born | 724 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,094 | 31.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,145 | 54.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,678 | 6.4% |
| Italian | 2,013 | 4.8% |
| Arab | 930 | 2.2% |
| Polish | 906 | 2.2% |
| English | 442 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 390 | 0.9% |
| German | 95 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 45 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 41 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 32.9% |
| Internet access | 98.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98031
What city is ZIP code 98031 in?
ZIP code 98031 is primarily assigned to Kent, Washington.
What county is ZIP code 98031 in?
ZIP code 98031 falls within King County, Washington.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98031?
The median home value in ZIP code 98031 is $494,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 98031?
ZIP code 98031 has an estimated population of 41,615 residents, with a density of 5,381 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98031?
The median household income in ZIP code 98031 is $98,657, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98031 in?
ZIP code 98031 observes the PST timezone.