ZIP code 98031
Where is ZIP code 98031?
Kent, Washington
King County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98031 belongs to Kent, Washington in King County. 98031 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Pacific Time zone and uses area codes 253 and 425. About 40,094 people live in the 98031 area, where the median household income is $105,965. The closest ZIP codes are 98089 (Kent, 0.4 mi west), 98030 (Kent, 0.8 mi west) and 98035 (Kent, 2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 98031 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Kent |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 253, 425 |
| Coordinates | 47.388, -122.1932 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 980 |
Population and income in 98031
| Population | 40,094 · higher than 92% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 5,185 · higher than 92% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.1 years · lower than 67% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $105,965 · higher than 76% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,315 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 32% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $611,600 · higher than 76% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,991 a month |
| Housing units | 14,599 |
| Households | 14,011 (2.83 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 67% / 33% |
| Land area | 7.73 sq mi (plus 0.12 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98031. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98031
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98089 | Kent, WA | 0.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98030 | Kent, WA | 0.8 mi W | Standard |
| 98035 | Kent, WA | 2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98064 | Kent, WA | 2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98042 | Kent, WA | 3.7 mi E | Standard |
| 98032 | Kent, WA | 4.4 mi W | Standard |
| 98058 | Renton, WA | 5.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 98055 | Renton, WA | 5.3 mi N | Standard |
| 98188 | Seattle, WA | 5.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 98198 | Seattle, WA | 5.6 mi W | Standard |
| 98002 | Auburn, WA | 5.8 mi S | Standard |
| 98071 | Auburn, WA | 5.8 mi S | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98031 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98031
123 MAIN ST
KENT WA 98031
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98031-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98031?
- 98031 is a Kent, Washington ZIP code.
- What county is 98031 in?
- ZIP code 98031 is in King County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98031 in?
- 98031 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98031?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98031 use area codes 253 and 425.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98031?
- About 40,094 people live in ZIP code 98031, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98031?
- The median household income in 98031 is $105,965 a year, higher than 76% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98031?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98031 are 98089 (Kent, 0.4 miles), 98030 (Kent, 0.8 miles), 98035 (Kent, 2 miles) and 98064 (Kent, 2 miles).