The ZIP Code 98030 is associated with the city of Kent in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 22.2% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $27,394. Approximately 16% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $64,666. The median age in ZIP Code 98030 is approximately 33.4 years, and 13.9% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 38,681.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 98030 is $64,666, while the region's mean household income is $81,539. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $27,394. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98030 of $27,394 is approximately 29.61% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 16.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately68.42% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.9% of the population in 98030 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.6% of 98030 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 6.1% |
In ZIP Code 98030, 82.8% of the population graduated high school, while 22.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.1% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.1% |
| Associate's degree | 11.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 16.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98030, 92.3% is one race, while 7.7% are two or more races. Approximately 14.6% of 98030 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98030 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (49.6%), followed by Asian (24.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49.6% |
| Black or African American | 19.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.5% |
| Asian | 24.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2.8% |
| Some other race | 9.0% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 98030 in January 2025 comes in at $655,103. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $642,481 median value in August 2024, and 5% higher than the $626,384 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98030, an estimated 25.6% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 21.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 1.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this King County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $655,103 |
| Dec 2024 | $653,554 |
| Nov 2024 | $650,803 |
| Oct 2024 | $647,737 |
| Sep 2024 | $644,669 |
| Aug 2024 | $642,481 |
| Jul 2024 | $641,917 |
| Jun 2024 | $641,747 |
| May 2024 | $640,139 |
| Apr 2024 | $635,935 |
| Mar 2024 | $630,513 |
| Feb 2024 | $626,384 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 21.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 25.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 98030 are younger than average. The median age of 33.4 years in ZIP Code 98030 is approximately 12.34% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.2% of the population in 98030 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.1% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 98030 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.8% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98030 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98030 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In 98030, 66.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.8% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.7 minutes. Approximately 22.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98030 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.4% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.4% of 98030 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.4% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 4.5% |
| Retail trade | 12.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.3% |
| Information | 0.9% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.7% |
| Public administration | 3.1% |
In ZIP Code 98030, 55.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 12.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 16.1% of homes. Lastly, 5.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this King County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 55.3% |
| Spanish | 10.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 12.9% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 16.1% |
| Other languages | 5.1% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98030 has an average daily solar radiation level of 3.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 5.1% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 40.67% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 98030 | 10.36¢/kWh | 9.46¢/kWh | 3.78¢/kWh |
| Washington | 13.33¢/kWh | 11.05¢/kWh | 6.92¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.24¢/kWh | 13.63¢/kWh | 8.53¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 98030 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.95 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 2.86 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 3.38 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.83 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 4.76 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.39 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.82 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.84 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.08 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 2.96 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 2.24 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 1.77 | 1.78 | 5.46 |