NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 98042

WA · Population: 49,338

B+
76/100
78
B+
Safety
78
B+
Affordability
70
B+
Quality of Life
80
A
Jobs
Zip 98042, WA — boundary highlighted© OpenFreeMap · OpenStreetMap · US Census

About Zip Code 98042

Zip code 98042 is located in Washington and is home to approximately 49,338 residents. It receives an overall grade of B+ (score: 76/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are below the national average, suggesting a relatively safe community.

With a median household income of $122,709 and home values around $568,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

About 32.7% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 3%.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$122,709
Home Value
$568,100
Rent
$2,000/mo
Median Age
39
College Educated
32.7%
Unemployment
3%
Owner-Occupied
83.5%
Rent Burden
19.6% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety78B+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability78B+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life70B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy80ALower unemployment = higher
Overall76B+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).