Kent
City in King County, Washington
Kent is a city in King County, Washington, with 136,588 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeland North, 4.7 miles SW.
- 136,588residents (2020 Census)
- 43 ftelevation · 13 m
- 33.6 sq miland area · 87.0 km²
- 4,067 / sq mipopulation density
- 98031main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Kent
Kent is a city in King County, Washington, United States. It is part of the Seattle metropolitan area and had a population of 136,588 as of the 2020 census. The population was estimated at 134,871 in 2025, making it the fourth-most populous municipality in greater Seattle and the sixth-most populous in Washington. The city is connected to Seattle, Bellevue, and Tacoma via State Route 167 in addition to Interstate 5, Sounder commuter rail, and commuter buses.
Incorporated in 1890, Kent is the second-oldest incorporated city in the county, after the county seat of Seattle. It is generally divided into three areas: West Hill (mixed residential and commercial along Interstate 5), Valley (primarily industrial and commercial with some medium-density residential; significant parkland along the Green River), and East Hill (primarily residential with retail).
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Living in Kent
- Median household income
- $92,302
- Median home value
- $587,800
- Median rent
- $1,909/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Kent had 136,588 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 136,588 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,067 per sq mi (1,570 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kent at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 136,588 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.58 sq mi (87.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3900° N, 122.2135° W |
| ZIP codes | 98031, 98030, 98032, 98055 |
| Official website | kentwa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5335415 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kent
- Lakeland North4.7 mi SW
- Des Moines4.9 mi W
- Fairwood5.1 mi NE
- Covington5.4 mi E
- SeaTac5.4 mi NW
- Auburn5.9 mi S
- Renton6.2 mi N
- Shadow Lake6.4 mi E
- Lake Morton-Berrydale6.5 mi SE
- Maple Heights-Lake Desire6.6 mi NE
- Tukwila6.6 mi NW
- Normandy Park6.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kent
What county is Kent in?
Kent is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of Kent, WA?
136,588 people lived in Kent at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kent, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98031. Other ZIP codes: 98030, 98032, 98055.
What is the elevation of Kent?
43 feet (13 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kent?
Lakeland North (4.7 mi), Des Moines (4.9 mi), Fairwood (5.1 mi), Covington (5.4 mi), SeaTac (5.4 mi).
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