| Official Zip Code Name | Kent |
| Zip Code State | Washington |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | King |
| Area Code | 253 |
| Current Population: | 36581 |
| Racial Majority: | 47.22% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 29.4% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.4% |
| Median Household Income | $70590 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $66080 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 27.4 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Pacific Daylight Time |
| Elevation Range | 289 - 430 ft. |
| Area | 8 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 47.40762600, -122.19747200 |
The current unemployment level in 98031 is 3.4% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 3.9% and is lower than the current state unemployment at 4.4% and lower than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 98031 decreased to 36581 from 64214 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 98031 is while the majority ethnicity attending 98031 public schools is White. 58% of students in 98031 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17450 | 47.22% | 17665 | -1% |
| Black Or African American | 3685 | 9.97% | 3712 | -1% |
| Hispanic | 4164 | 11.27% | 4289 | -3% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 145 | 0.39% | 178 | -19% |
| Asian | 8751 | 23.68% | 8293 | +6% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 626 | 1.69% | 604 | +4% |
| Other Race | 67 | 0.14% | 67 | -25% |
| Two Or More Races | 1773 | 5.63% | 1773 | +17% |
| White | 29.4% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 13.8% |
| Hispanic | 22% |
| Asian | 21.1% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 3.1% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 10.2% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 36581 | 64214 |
| Male Population | 49.60% | |
| Female Population | 50.40% | |
| Total Households | 12242 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 58% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 90.9% |
| Median Household Income | $70590 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 32.90% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 36.10% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 31.10% |
| 98031 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Washington District 9 | Adam Smith | Democrat |
| Washington District 8 | Kim Schrier | Democrat |
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Zip Code 98031 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 34 | 36 | 38 | 41 | 46 | 51 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 43 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 46 | 51 | 55 | 60 | 67 | 71 | 77 | 77 | 72 | 61 | 51 | 46 | 61 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 5.34 | 4.45 | 4.06 | 2.9 | 2.09 | 1.79 | .91 | 1.21 | 1.82 | 3.37 | 6.15 | 5.91 | 40.01 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 98031 | |
|---|---|
| Kent-Meridian High School | King |
| Kentridge High School | King |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 98031 | |
|---|---|
| Meeker Middle School | King |
| Mill Creek Middle School | King |
| Northwood Middle School | King |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 98031 | |
|---|---|
| Glenridge Elementary School | King |
| Panther Lake Elementary School | King |
| Soos Creek Elementary School | King |
| Springbrook Elementary School | King |
| Mill Creek |