ZIP Code 98042 — Kent, WA
98042 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 98042 at a glance
| ZIP code | 98042 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Kent |
| State | Washington (WA) |
| County | King FIPS 53033 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Population | 50,216 |
| Coordinates | 47.365080, -122.116230 |
How ZIP+4 works in 98042
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 98042. 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 98042 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 98042.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 98030 | Kent, WA | 3.8 mi |
| 98031 | Kent, WA | 4.6 mi |
| 98058 | Renton, WA | 5.2 mi |
| 98092 | Auburn, WA | 5.3 mi |
| 98002 | Auburn, WA | 6.1 mi |
| 98010 | Black Diamond, WA | 6.4 mi |
| 98032 | Kent, WA | 6.9 mi |
| 98055 | Renton, WA | 7 mi |
| 98001 | Auburn, WA | 7.9 mi |
| 98038 | Maple Valley, WA | 8.4 mi |
| 98057 | Renton, WA | 8.8 mi |
| 98025 | Hobart, WA | 9 mi |
Questions about 98042
What is the ZIP+4 code for 98042?
98042 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 98042, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 98042?
98042 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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