Welcome to KENT, WA 98031
98031 is an upscale suburban zip code in Kent, Washington. The population is racially diverse, and mostly married couples. At $310,900 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The average family income here is $64,623/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 98031 is $57,601.
An intersting fact about income: Men in 98031 earn an average of $40,063/year. Women earn only $25,358/year.
31,119 people in 98031 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.
Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98031? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 28.8 minutes.
The median age here is 35. There are 18,133 men and 18,448 women. The median age for men is 34 while for women the median age is 36.
To give you a sense of the community, 25,291 people (out of the 36,581 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 13,695 homes, and 406 businesses every day. 498 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.
98031 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 47 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Lyon, France!) and -122 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 421 feet above sea levell.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 98031
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HOA Property Management Information in Kent, WA
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HOA Property Management Resources
- 5 Signs It's Time to Fire Your Association Manager
- How To Select the Right HOA Management Company
- Should You Hire An HOA Management Firm?
- How To Collect Delinquent HOA Dues and Fees
- Should Your HOA Invest Its Reserves?
- What Should You Expect from Your Management Company?
- Understanding Authority is Key to HOA Communication
Real Estate & Home Values in Kent, WA
Average Home Value in 98031: $310,900
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Does Mortgage Aid Hurt Your Credit?
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- Homeowners insurance: What you need to know
- Home Maintenance Checklist
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- Reverse mortgage: the pros and cons
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 36,581
- White Population: 20,911
- Black Population: 4,621
- Hispanic Population: 4,289
- Asian Population: 9,366
- Hawaiian Population: 890
- Indian Population: 708
- Male Population: 18,133
- Female Population: 18,448
- Median Age: 35
- Median Age of Males: 34
- Median Age of Females: 36
Geography
- Region: West
- Division: Pacific
- State: Washington
- CSA Name: Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia, WA
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA
- County: King
- City: Kent
- Longitude: -122.2
- Latitude: 47.4
- Elevation: 422 feet above sea levele
- Area code: 253/425
Marital Status
Average Age
The Commute to Work
- Total commuters: 30,225
- Drive alone: 23,800
- Carpool: 4,390
- Public transit: 1,357
- Ride bikes or walk: 498
- Average commute time: 28.8 minutes.
- 0 - 5: 491
- 5 - 9: 1,761
- 10 - 14: 3,263
- 15 - 19: 4,346
- 20 - 24: 4,711
- 25 - 29: 2,175
- 30 - 34: 4,724
- 35 - 39: 1,051
- 40 - 44: 1,660
- 45 - 59: 3,148
- 60 - 89: 2,224
- 90 plus: 671
The Economics
- Average House Value: $310,900
- Average Annual Household Income: $64,599
- Businesses: 668
- Employees: 9,025
- Annual Payroll: $375,545,000
- Average Family Income: $64,623
- Median Family Income: $50,958
- Average Income for Men: $40,063
- Average Income for Women: $25,358
The Politics
- Congressional District: 08, 09
- Congressional District Land Area: 2579.0, 607.0
- Sr Senator: Patty Murray (D)
- Jr Senator: Maria Cantwell (D)
- US House Representative: David G. Reichert (R)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 033
- State FIPS Code: 53
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Schools in 98031 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- East Hill Elementary School
- 9825 South 240th
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7455
- Emerald Park Elementary School
- 11800 Se 216th St
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-3850
- George T. Daniel Elementary School
- 11310 Se 248th Street
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7615
- Panther Lake Elementary School
- 20831 108th Ave Se
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7470
- Park Orchard Elementary School
- 11010 Se 232nd
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7473
- Pine Tree Elementary School
- 27825 118th Se
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7687
- Scenic Hill Elementary School
- 26025 Woodland Way S
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7479
- Soos Creek Elementary School
- 12651 Se 218th Place
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7690
- Springbrook Elementary School
- 20035 100th Ave Se
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7485
- Star Lake Elementary School
- 4014 S 270th
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 945-4000
- Middle Schools
- Meridian Middle School
- 23480 120 Ave Se
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7383
- Sequoia Middle School
- 11000 Se 264 St
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7542
- Totem Middle School
- 26630 40th Ave S
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 945-5100
- High Schools
- Kentridge High School
- 12430 Se 208th St
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7345
- Night Academy
- 10020 Se 256 St
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-4075
- Regional Justice Center
- 12033 Se 256th St
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7454
- Other Schools
- Home Instruction/Contracted Service
- 12033 Se 256th Suite A 400
- Kent, WA 98031
- (253) 373-7610
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 98031 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://ml.waspc.org/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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