ZIP code 98042
Where is ZIP code 98042?
Kent, Washington
King County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 98042 belongs to Kent, Washington in King County. 98042 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, 360, 425 and 564. About 50,216 people live in the 98042 area, where the median household income is $127,552. The closest ZIP codes are 98038 (Maple Valley, 3.2 mi east), 98031 (Kent, 3.7 mi west) and 98093 (Federal Way, 4 mi south).
| ZIP code | 98042 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Kent |
| Also accepted | Covington |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King County |
| Time zone | Pacific Time · now |
| Area codes | 253, 360, 425, 564 |
| Coordinates | 47.368, -122.1206 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 980 |
Population and income in 98042
| Population | 50,216 · higher than 96% of Washington ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,807 · higher than 77% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39 years · lower than 61% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 51% / 49% |
| Median household income | $127,552 · higher than 88% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $53,041 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 35% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $658,500 · higher than 80% of Washington ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $2,118 a month |
| Housing units | 17,629 |
| Households | 17,144 (2.92 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 82% / 18% |
| Land area | 27.79 sq mi (plus 0.58 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 98042. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 98042
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98038 | Maple Valley, WA | 3.2 mi E | Standard |
| 98031 | Kent, WA | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 98093 | Federal Way, WA | 4 mi S | PO Box only |
| 98089 | Kent, WA | 4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98030 | Kent, WA | 4.4 mi W | Standard |
| 98035 | Kent, WA | 5.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98064 | Kent, WA | 5.4 mi W | PO Box only |
| 98058 | Renton, WA | 5.4 mi N | Standard |
| 98092 | Auburn, WA | 5.6 mi S | Standard |
| 98002 | Auburn, WA | 5.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 98071 | Auburn, WA | 6.6 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 98010 | Black Diamond, WA | 6.7 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 98042 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 98042
123 MAIN ST
KENT WA 98042
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts COVINGTON as the city name for 98042. Avoid Lake Sawyer: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (98042-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Kent, WA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 98042?
- 98042 is a Kent, Washington ZIP code. Covington is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 98042 in?
- ZIP code 98042 is in King County, Washington.
- What time zone is ZIP code 98042 in?
- 98042 is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los_Angeles).
- What area code is 98042?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 98042 use area codes 253, 360, 425 and 564.
- What is the population of ZIP code 98042?
- About 50,216 people live in ZIP code 98042, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 98042?
- The median household income in 98042 is $127,552 a year, higher than 88% of Washington ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 98042?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 98042 are 98038 (Maple Valley, 3.2 miles), 98031 (Kent, 3.7 miles), 98093 (Federal Way, 4 miles) and 98089 (Kent, 4 miles).