Kent, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98030
King County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,769
- 1,829/sq mi High-density area
- $91,761
- Median income Above-median income area
- $582,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kent pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 10%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,829
- people per sq mi
- 52%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98030 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98030 (Kent, WA) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.9 in 2023 to 322.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98030 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kent, King County, Washington, with 33,769 residents across 18.5 square miles, a density of 1,829 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98030 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,761 (1% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,046. The poverty rate is 7.1%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $582,400 (14% above the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,899; 52.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in King County, so 98030 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 98030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kent, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98030.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
130 establishments
- Construction
Construction
105 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
60 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98030, Kent, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
33,769
Population
18.5
Area (sq mi)
1,829
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98030?
35.1
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
37.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$91,761
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$38,046
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98030 ranks nationally
Kent, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$91,761 Top 25% higher than 75% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,736housing units
13,736
Total Housing Units
13,113
Occupied Units
623
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$582,400
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,899
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
322
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+222%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98030 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 223 |
| 2021 | +15.1% | 256 |
| 2022 | +20.2% | 308 |
| 2023 | -1.1% | 305 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 322 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 632 business establishments in ZIP 98030, employing approximately 4,672 people with a combined annual payroll of $205,286,000.
632
Businesses
4,672
Employees
$205.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 130 | 20.6% |
| Construction | 105 | 16.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 66 | 10.4% |
| Retail trade | 64 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 60 | 9.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 47 | 7.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.5% |
| Information | 3 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 98030 vs 98031 →
ZIP 98030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98042
Kent (98042)
43,673 residents
- 98058
Renton (98058)
41,938 residents
- 98092
Auburn (98092)
39,816 residents
- 98031
Kent (98031)
36,581 residents
- 98198
Seattle (98198)
34,584 residents
- 98032
Kent (98032)
33,853 residents
- 98030
Kent (98030)
33,769 residents
- 98001
Auburn (98001)
31,911 residents
- 98002
Auburn (98002)
31,647 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98030 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98042
Kent (98042)
$127,552 median income
- 98092
Auburn (98092)
$122,300 median income
- 98058
Renton (98058)
$115,201 median income
- 98001
Auburn (98001)
$106,791 median income
- 98031
Kent (98031)
$105,965 median income
- 98055
Renton (98055)
$97,224 median income
- 98030
Kent (98030)
$91,761 median income
- 98198
Seattle (98198)
$86,239 median income
- 98032
Kent (98032)
$82,636 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98030 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98031 | Kent, WA | 36,581 | 2.5 mi |
| 98002 | Auburn, WA | 31,647 | 4.2 mi |
| 98042 | Kent, WA | 43,673 | 3.8 mi |
| 98055 | Renton, WA | 21,904 | 5.4 mi |
| 98032 | Kent, WA | 33,853 | 3.3 mi |
| 98001 | Auburn, WA | 31,911 | 5.1 mi |
| 98057 | Renton, WA | 10,613 | 7.2 mi |
| 98198 | Seattle, WA | 34,584 | 5.6 mi |
| 98058 | Renton, WA | 41,938 | 6.1 mi |
| 98092 | Auburn, WA | 39,816 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98030, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (33,769 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98030 in?
ZIP code 98030 (Kent) is located in King County, Washington. King County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/king-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98030?
ZIP code 98030 in Kent, WA has a population of 33,769 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98030?
The median household income in ZIP 98030 is $91,761, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98030?
The median home value in ZIP 98030 is $582,400, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98030 is White at 42.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98030?
ZIP code 98030 has 632 business establishments employing approximately 4,672 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98030?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98030 are: Health care and social assistance (130), Construction (105), Accommodation and food services (66). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98030?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98030 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98030?
In ZIP code 98030, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98030?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98030 is 30.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98030?
In ZIP code 98030, approximately 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98030 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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