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Kent, WA
City in King County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98030, 98031, 98032, 98042.
Population
135,603
Land area
33.8sq mi
People per sq mi
4,008
ZIP codes
4
Kent and its ZIP codes
Kent at a glance
- Kent is about 34 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 6th among 628 cities and towns in Washington.
- The median household income is $92,302, 6% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $587,800 (4% above Washington) and median rent is $1,909 a month.
Local data for Kent, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kent, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,302
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$587,800
Median rent
$1,909/mo
Homeownership
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher
29.8%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (16,878), German Americans (10,216), Filipino Americans (6,617).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for King County. PPP loans are for Kent.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$136,848
1,436,484 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$128,684
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.6B
FY 2026, $10,843 per person
PPP loans
$425M
4,146 loans, 37,748 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kent, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.9%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit4.3%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kent, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
75
Countywide, mostly lightning
Flood insurance policies
4,529
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 36°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kent, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.7%
U.S. 33.3% -7.6 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.6%
U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts
ZIP codes in Kent
4 in or overlapping Kent. Population shown
Cities near Kent
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Des MoinesCity | 4.2 mi | 6.4 |
| SeaTacCity | 4.7 mi | 10.1 |
| Lakeland NorthCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.2 |
| FairwoodCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 4.7 |
| CovingtonCity | 6 mi | 5.9 |
| TukwilaCity | 6.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Normandy ParkCity | 6.1 mi | 2.5 |
| RentonCity | 6.3 mi | 23.5 |
| AuburnCity | 6.6 mi | 29.6 |
| Maple Heights-Lake DesireCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.1 |
| Shadow LakeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 5.2 |
| Bryn Mawr-SkywayCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.9 |
| Lake Morton-BerrydaleCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 12.3 |
| Lake HolmCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 8.4 |
| BurienCity | 7.8 mi | 10 |
| AlgonaCity | 7.8 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kent, WA in?
- Kent is in King County, Washington.
- What ZIP codes are in Kent, WA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kent include 98030, 98031, 98032, 98042.
- What is the population of Kent, WA?
- About 135,603 people live in Kent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kent?
- Nearby places include Des Moines (4.2 mi), SeaTac (4.7 mi), Lakeland North (4.8 mi), Fairwood (5.6 mi), Covington (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023