ZIP Code 98030 — Kent, WA
98030 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Kent, Washington, in King County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 98030 at a glance
| ZIP code | 98030 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Kent |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King FIPS 53033 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Population | 38,523 |
| Coordinates | 47.368170, -122.197490 |
How ZIP+4 works in 98030
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 98030. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 98030 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Other ZIP codes in Kent
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 98030.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 98031 | Kent, WA | 2.6 mi |
| 98032 | Kent, WA | 3.3 mi |
| 98042 | Kent, WA | 3.8 mi |
| 98002 | Auburn, WA | 4.2 mi |
| 98001 | Auburn, WA | 5.1 mi |
| 98055 | Renton, WA | 5.5 mi |
| 98198 | Seattle, WA | 5.6 mi |
| 98058 | Renton, WA | 6 mi |
| 98092 | Auburn, WA | 6.3 mi |
| 98188 | Seattle, WA | 6.5 mi |
| 98003 | Federal Way, WA | 7 mi |
| 98057 | Renton, WA | 7.2 mi |
Questions about 98030
What is the ZIP+4 code for 98030?
98030 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 98030, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 98030?
98030 is assigned to Kent, Washington, in King County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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