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Zip Code 98042 — Kent, WA

98042 is a ZIP Code associated with Kent, WA, located within King. The postal region supports an estimated population of 50,216 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 697.8 people per square mile.

WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026

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Data Metric	Local Statistic
Postal / Zip Code	98042
Primary City	Kent
State / Province	WA
County	King
Total Population	50,216
Median Household Income	Data Pending
Total Housing Units	Data Pending
Population Density	697.8 people/sq mi
Timezone	America/Los_Angeles

How 98042 Compares

Metric	ZIP 98042	King County	WA State Average
Population	50,216	2,298,714	7,816,021
Median Income	Data Pending	N/A	N/A
Population Density	697.8 /sq mi	--	--

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	City	Distance	Population	Median Income
Zip 98030	Kent	3.8 mi	38,523	N/A
Zip 98031	Kent	4.6 mi	40,094	N/A
Zip 98058	Renton	5.2 mi	42,980	N/A
Zip 98092	Auburn	5.3 mi	50,224	N/A
Zip 98002	Auburn	6.1 mi	37,509	N/A

Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →