The Seattle-Tacoma metro region includes Zip Code 98042, which is in the state of Washington. King County is the primary location of zip code 98042. KENT, Washington is the designated designation for 98042 by the US Postal Service. The cities of Lake Morton-Berrydale, Covington, Kent, East Hill-Meridian, Lea Hill, Maple Valley, and Black Diamond, Washington, all contain or border portions of zip code 98042. In compared to other zip codes in Washington, the socioeconomic class of 98042 can be categorised as Middle Class. It is located within the area codes 253, 425, and 360.

The current unemployment rate in 98042 is 3.5%, which is lower than the county’s current rate of 3.9%, the state’s current rate of 3.9%, and the current rate of 3.9% for the entire country.

The 2010 US Census shows that over the previous ten years, the population of 98042 rose from 38023 to 43673. White people make up the majority of students in 98042’s public schools while White people make up the majority of residents. In the 98042 public schools, 36.5% of students participate in or are eligible for free or reduced meal programmes.