ZIP Code 98042, WA
Living in 98042
Bikeability26
Walkability16
Commute15
Public Transit40
Affordability20
Public Safety78
Airports95
Hospitals63
Colleges75
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
49kPopulation+8.3k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
31%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
77%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian12%
Black4%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$104kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty
38 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office27%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation3%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$381kMedian Home Value+$44k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$356 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas60%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 98042
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
King County41
Property Crime in 98042
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
King County79
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 9 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 6 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 6 | 2 |
| Apr | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 64 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 10 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 8 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 98042
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding28
Coastal Flooding5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 98042, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 98042, WA
Sonship Christian School
3 miles, E
Sunbeams Lutheran School
4 miles, W
Montessori Plus School
5 miles, W
Cascade Vista Baptist School
5 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 98042, WA
University of Phoenix-Washington
9 miles, NW
Northwest College of Art & Design
17 miles, SW
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
17 miles, SW
University of Puget Sound
18 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 98042, WA
Multicare Covington Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
7 miles, SW
Valley Medical Center
7 miles, NW
St Francis Community Hospital
11 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 98042, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
11 miles, NW
Bellingham International Airport
100 miles, N
Portland International Airport
125 miles, S
Tri-Cities Airport
161 miles, SE