Kent city, WA

ZIP 98031 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Kent city, WA (98031)

Median Income

$101,458

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,197

Wealth inflow

Population

40,898

Unemployment

7.2%

3.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,197 for ZIP 98031 (Kent city, WA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.2%+95% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.0%-52% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

15.7%+34% vs US avg

727

Establishments

8,748

Employees

~12 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction7.9%
Manufacturing10.6%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Retail trade11.1%
Transportation, utilities8.1%
Information2.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.1%
Professional, scientific, management12.4%
Education, health care, social23.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.6%
Other services4.1%
Public administration4.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 98031 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.2%, median income rose 4.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.6%.

Median Income

$101,458

+35% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate