ZIP code 98042
The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 98042 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Covington, WA. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 98042 ZIP code area.
98042 is the zip code for
Covington, WA
- Also in this location:
- Kent, WA
- Lake Morton-Berrydale, WA
- East Hill-Meridian, WA
- Shadow Lake, WA
- Auburn, WA
- Maple Valley, WA
- Total population
- 43,673▲
- Housing units
- 15,820▲
- Land area
(sq. miles) - 28.41
- Density
(people per sq. mile) - 1,537.24▲
- Water area
(sq. miles) - 1.21
Demographic data for zip code 98042
- Male
- 21,802▲
- Female
- 21,871▲
- Median age
- Male
- 37.30
- Female
- 38.70
Gender:
Gender
- Total households
- 15,097▲
- Family households
- 11,820▲
- Nonfamily households
- 3,277▲
- Average household size
- 2.89▼
- Average family size
- 3.22▼
Households:
Households
- Total housing units
- 15,820▲
- Occupied housing units
- 15,097▲
- Owner-occupied
- 12,601▲
- Renter-occupied
- 2,496▲
- Vacant housing units
- 723▲
Housing units:
Housing units
- Under 5 years
- 2,632▲
- 5 to 9 years
- 2,913▼
- 10 to 14 years
- 3,433▼
- 15 to 19 years
- 3,731▲
- 20 to 24 years
- 2,336▲
- 25 to 34 years
- 5,101▲
- 35 to 44 years
- 6,247▼
- 45 to 54 years
- 7,845▲
- 55 to 59 years
- 3,092▲
- 60 to 64 years
- 2,302▲
- 65 to 74 years
- 2,503▲
- 75 to 84 years
- 1,135▲
- 85 years and over
- 403▲
- Median age
- 38.00▲
Age:
Age
- White
- 32,186
- Hispanic or Latino
- 3,505
- Black or African American
- 1,660
- Asian
- 3,807
- American Indian & Alaska Native
- 290
- Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
- 232
- Other (One Race)
- 83
- Two or More Races
- 1,910
Race:
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data
Economic data for zip code 98042
- Population
(16 years and over) - 31,860
- Civilian labor force
- 23,120
- Employed
- 21,945
- Unemployed
- 1,175
- Armed Forces
- 36
- Not in labor force
- 8,704
- Percent Unemployed
- 5.1%
Employment status:
Employment status
- Workers
(16 years and over) - 21,390
- Car, truck, or van
- Drove alone
- 16,951
- Carpooled
- 2,250
- Public transportation
(excluding taxicab) - 757
- Walked
- 210
- Other means
- 116
- Worked at home
- 1,106
- Mean travel time
- 32.1 min.
Commuting to work:
Commuting to work
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 21,945
- Management / business / science / arts
- 7,954
- Service
- 2,592
- Sales / office
- 5,985
- Natural resources / construction / maintenance
- 2,371
- Production / transportation / material moving
- 3,043
Occupation:
Occupation
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 21,945
- Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
- 101
- Construction
- 2,050
- Manufacturing
- 3,936
- Wholesale trade
- 955
- Retail trade
- 2,894
- Transportation / warehousing / utilities
- 1,461
- Information
- 394
- Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
- 1,152
- Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
- 2,046
- Educational services / health care / social assistance
- 4,000
- Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
- 1,197
- Public administration
- 723
- Other services
- 1,036
Industry:
Industry
- Civilian employed population
(16 years and over) - 21,945
- Private wage & salary workers
- 18,022
- Government workers
- 2,985
- Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business) - 904
- Unpaid family workers
- 34
Class of worker:
Class of worker
- Total households
- 14,388
- Less than $10,000
- 303
- $10,000 to $14,999
- 264
- $15,000 to $24,999
- 459
- $25,000 to $34,999
- 738
- $35,000 to $49,999
- 1,617
- $50,000 to $74,999
- 2,654
- $75,000 to $99,999
- 2,520
- $100,000 to $149,999
- 3,713
- $150,000 to $199,999
- 1,297
- $200,000 or more
- 823
- Median household income
- $87,545
- Mean household income
- $95,844
- Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
- 5.9%
Income:
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Public schools in 98042
| Name & Address | Phone | # of students | Free lunch | Pupils per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Heights Middle School 19640 Se 272nd Street | (253) 373-7620 | 903 | 209 | 21.0 |
| Cedar Valley Elementary School 26500 Timberlane Way Se | (253) 373-7649 | 432 | 141 | 17.5 |
| Covington Elementary School 17070 Se Wax Road | (253) 373-7652 | 523 | 135 | 18.1 |
| Crestwood Elementary School 25225 180th Se | (253) 373-7634 | 504 | 38 | 19.8 |
| Grass Lake Elementary School 28700 191st Place Se | (253) 373-7661 | 418 | 36 | 19.0 |
| Horizon Elementary School 26741 144th Ave Se | (253) 373-7313 | 585 | 170 | 21.0 |
| Jenkins Creek Elementary School 26915 186th Ave Se | (253) 373-7331 | 420 | 143 | 16.7 |
| Kentlake High School 21401 Se 300 St | (253) 373-4900 | 1,835 | 324 | 22.8 |
| Kentwood High School 25800 164th Ave Se | (253) 373-7680 | 2,418 | 326 | 23.3 |
| Lake Youngs Elementary School 19660 142nd Se | (253) 373-7646 | 487 | 59 | 19.3 |
| Mattson Middle School 16400 Se 251st | (253) 373-7368 | 586 | 70 | 20.2 |
| Meridian Elementary School 25621 140th Se | (253) 373-7664 | 675 | 169 | 20.1 |
| Sunrise Elementary School 22300 132nd Ave Se | (253) 373-7630 | 533 | 78 | 20.9 |
| Tahoma Senior High School 18200 Se 240th Street | (425) 413-6200 | 1,588 | 100 | 22.3 |
Universities and Colleges around 98042
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Puget Sound Christian College | 7011 226th Place Southwest Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 | (425) 775-8686 |
Hospitals and Medical Centers around 98042
| Name | Address | Phone | # of beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Regional Medical Center | "202 North Division, Plaza One" Auburn, WA 98001 | (253) 833-7711 | 100 |
| Bhc Fairfax Hospital www.bhcfairfax.com | 10200 Ne 132nd Street Kirkland, WA 98034 | (425) 821-2000 | 133 |
| Enumclaw Community Hospital | 1450 Battersby Avenue Enumclaw, WA 98022 | (360) 825-2505 | 27 |
| Evergreen Community Health Ctr www.evergreenghealthnet.org | 12040 Ne 128th Street Kirkland, WA 98034 | (425) 899-1000 | 166 |
| Overlake Hospital Medical Ctr www.overlakehospital.org | 1035 116th Avenue Ne Bellevue, WA 98004 | (425) 688-5000 | 218 |
| St Francis Hospital | 34515 Ninth Avenue South Federal Way, WA 98003 | (253) 927-9700 | 99 |
| Stevens Healthcare www.stevenshealthcare.org | 21601 76th Avenue West Edmonds, WA 98026 | (425) 640-4000 | 124 |
| The Eastside Hospital | 2700 152nd Avenue Ne Redmond, WA 98052 | (425) 883-5151 | 125 |
| Valley Medical Center www.valleymed.org | 400 South 43rd Street Renton, WA 98055 | (425) 228-3450 | 204 |
Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 98042
| Restaurant name | Address | Cuisine | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arby's | 17051 Se 272nd St Kent, WA 98042 | American, Fast Food, Sandwiches | 253-630-9242 |
| Burger King | 17440 Se 272nd St Kent, WA 98042 | Fast Food, Hamburgers | 253-630-5030 |
| Godfathers Pizzaauburn Covington | 17434 SE 272nd St Kent, WA 98042 | Pizza | 253-630-3993 |
| Jack in the Box | 16757 Se 272nd St Kent, WA 98042 | Fast Food, Hamburgers | 253-631-5393 |
| McDonald's | 17431 Se 272nd St Kent, WA 98042 | Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches | 253-630-0347 |
| Papa John's | 13304 Se 240th St Kent, WA 98042 | Pizza | 253-630-2222 |
| Pizza Hut | 17051 Se 272nd St # 11 Kent, WA 98042 | Italian, Pizza | 253-639-1900 |
| Subway Sandwiches & Salads | 17051 Se 272nd St Kent, WA 98042 | Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches | 253-630-2984 |
Crime Rates in Covington, WA
- Total
- 3,473
- Violent Crime
- 248
- Murder & Manslaughter
- 1
- Forcible Rape
- 12
- Robbery
- 92
- Aggravated Assault
- 143
- Property Crime
- 3,225
- Burglary
- 590
- Larceny & Theft
- 1,962
- Motor Vehicle Theft
- 673
- Arson
- 30
Crime rates in Auburn, WA:
Auburn, WA
- Total
- 529
- Violent Crime
- 25
- Murder & Manslaughter
- 0
- Forcible Rape
- 9
- Robbery
- 9
- Aggravated Assault
- 7
- Property Crime
- 504
- Burglary
- 91
- Larceny & Theft
- 343
- Motor Vehicle Theft
- 70
- Arson
- 5
Crime rates in Covington, WA:
Covington, WA
- Total
- 5,398
- Violent Crime
- 525
- Murder & Manslaughter
- 4
- Forcible Rape
- 64
- Robbery
- 174
- Aggravated Assault
- 283
- Property Crime
- 4,873
- Burglary
- 1,075
- Larceny & Theft
- 2,790
- Motor Vehicle Theft
- 1,008
- Arson
- 29
Crime rates in Kent, WA:
Kent, WA
- Total
- 376
- Violent Crime
- 11
- Murder & Manslaughter
- 1
- Forcible Rape
- 5
- Robbery
- 0
- Aggravated Assault
- 5
- Property Crime
- 365
- Burglary
- 108
- Larceny & Theft
- 215
- Motor Vehicle Theft
- 42
- Arson
- 4
Crime rates in Maple Valley, WA:
Maple Valley, WA
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