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98042

Washington · 50,216 residents · 27.786 sq mi
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ZIP 98042 is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $127,552. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $658,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Among the 80 ZIP codes in King County, 98042 ranks 42nd by median household income.

$127,552
US average: $82,259
$658,500
US average: $376,019
34.6%
US average: 35.6%
Age, sex & households
Under 18
23.7%
Age 65+
14.3%
51.4%
48.6%
2.92 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(30,219)
Black5.9%(2,945)
Hispanic / Latino11%(5,513)
Asian14.8%(7,443)
Other8.2%(4,096)
Diversity Score74.2%(37,269)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
Affordability & inequality
Within King County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST42ND OF 80HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
98001$106,791
98002$78,684
98003$75,319
98004$182,545
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 98042?

ZIP code 98042 has about 50,216 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 98042?

The typical household in ZIP code 98042 earns about $127,552 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 98042 expensive?

In ZIP code 98042, the median home is worth about $658,500, and the typical rent is about $2,118 a month.

How educated are people in ZIP code 98042?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 98042 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98042?

About 4.7% of people in ZIP code 98042 live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024