98042 — Kent, WA
Professional Services Market Targeting Score
ZIP 98042 is a strongly owner-occupied area (82% owner occupancy) with a median household income of $128K and a median home value of $659K — earning a high Professional Services targeting score of 96/100. The high single-family detached share (85%) is a strong demand driver.
Census Demographics — ZIP 98042
| Demographic Signal | Value |
|---|---|
| City | Kent |
| State | WA |
| Total Population | 50,216 |
| Total Households | 17,144 |
| Median Household Income | $128K |
| Owner-Occupied Households | 14,107 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82% |
| Median Home Value | $659K |
| Single-Family Detached Share | 85% |
| Median Resident Age | 39 years |
| Median Year Built(ACS B25035) | 1987 |
| Built Before 1980(older stock) | 55% |
| Built 1980–1999 | 36% |
| Built 2000 or Later(newer stock) | 9% |
| Source: 2024 ACS 5-Year | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does ZIP 98042 score 96/100 for Professional Services?▾
The score of 96/100 is driven by: +4 owner-occupied 82% (x0.3); +5 17,144 households (x0.5); +12 median income $128K (x1.2). Each signal is weighted for the Professional Services 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 Professional Services service area?▾
Sign up for AreaOps, create a brand for your Professional Services 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 2024 ACS 5-Year data. The vintage note on this page shows which release powers the current score.
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