98042 — Kent, WA
Plumbing Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98042 is a strongly owner-occupied area (83% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $123K — earning a high Plumbing targeting score of 100/100.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98042
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Kent |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 49,338 |
| Total Households | 16,654 |
| Median Household Income | $123K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 13,900 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83% |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1987 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 55% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 36% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 9% |
| Source: 2022 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98042 score 100/100 for Plumbing?▾
The score of 100/100 is driven by: +18 owner_pct >= 70% (x1.2); +10 owner-occ households >= 5000; +10 income $60K-$150K. Each signal is weighted for the Plumbing vertical using AreaOps's per-vertical preset.
What does the targeting score mean for my business?▾
A score of 75–100 indicates strong demographic alignment with typical demand patterns for this vertical. 50–74 is moderate, and below 50 indicates the area demographics are less favorable. Use it as a starting signal — not the sole qualifier.
How do I add ZIP 98042 to my Plumbing service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Plumbing operation, then use the Quick Add or targeting workbench to include ZIP 98042. You can also import a bulk list of high-scoring ZIPs as a CSV or XLSX file.
How often is the data updated?▾
Scores are refreshed monthly from 2022 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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