ZIP Code 98042, WA

Living in 98042

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 16
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Commute 15
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Public Transit 40
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Affordability 20
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Public Safety 78
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 75
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Schools 64
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Residents

49k Population +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

$104k Median 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

$381k Median Home Value +$44k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median 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

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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near ZIP Code 98042, WA

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Valley Medical Center
7 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near ZIP Code 98042, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
161 miles, SE