Zip 98030 (Kent, WA) Economy


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In 98030 Kent, WA, the cost of 2 Bedroom Rent is $1,940 and the Grocery Cost Index is 102 versus 100 in the US. Local companies and groceries include QFC, Safeway, Walmart Supercenter, Uwajimaya Asian Groceries, Total Wine & More, Fred Meyer and WinCo Foods. In Kent it is more costly to rent and purchase groceries than other parts of the US but with such a wide variety of local businesses it can be worth it for those who enjoy the convenience.

Kent (zip 98030) has an unemployment rate of 7.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Kent (zip 98030) has seen the job market decrease by -5.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 37.1%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Kent (zip 98030)
- The Sales Tax Rate for Kent (zip 98030) is 10.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Kent (zip 98030) is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Kent (zip 98030)
- The average income of a Kent (zip 98030) resident is $31,632 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Kent (zip 98030) resident is $77,521 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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