98003 ZIP Code
Federal Way, Washington
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 98003 |
| City/Town: | Federal Way |
| County: | King |
| State: | Washington |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 51,329 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,547 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,928 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,279 |
| Median Home Value: | $403,200 |
| Land Area: | 11.5 sq miles
29.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 47.3052, -122.3142 |
Population Information (98003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 51,329 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 25,894 | 50.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 25,435 | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,602 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,953 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,562 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,720 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,693 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,357 | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,491 | 12.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,107 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,493 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,394 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,685 | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,188 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,084 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (98003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $403,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,570 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,279 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,332 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 947 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,154 | 47.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,178 | 52.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (98003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 34,799 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,988 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,004 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,054 | 28.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,716 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,396 | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,821 | 19.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,820 | 8.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (98003 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,547 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,274 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $75,084 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,928 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (98003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 26,700 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 25,130 | 94.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,424 | 5.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,960 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 21,387 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,827 | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 895 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (98003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,055 | 39.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,253 | 18.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 291 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 7,137 | 13.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 811 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 6,430 | 12.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 7,352 | 14.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9,716 | 18.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 11,390 | 22.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 8,592 | 16.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 393 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 36 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,369 | 4.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (98003 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 907 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 907 | 4.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,325 | 6.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,993 | 10.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,070 | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,500 | 18.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,375 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,716 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,291 | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,248 | 6.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (98003 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,065 | 67.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,106 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,580 | 6.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 731 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 284 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,838 | 7.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (98003 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 227 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,640 | 10.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,321 | 9.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 898 | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,881 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,312 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 236 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,149 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,435 | 9.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,332 | 17.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,393 | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,200 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,106 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (98003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (98003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,431 | 88.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,415 | 53.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 23,730 | 46.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 5,233 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (98003 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,292 | 79.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,650 | 29.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,681 | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 972 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 894 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,653 | 18.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (98003 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,229 | 35.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 780 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 407 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 2,161 | 10.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,703 | 13.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,273 | 11.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,281 | 16.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,431 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (98003 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 72 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,458 | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,110 | 5.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,841 | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,464 | 22.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,177 | 20.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,032 | 15.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 680 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 188 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 257 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (98003 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 911 | 4.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,166 | 20.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,966 | 29.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,168 | 30.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,476 | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 592 | 2.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (98003 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,561 | 28.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 37 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,381 | 69.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 99 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 129 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 63 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (98003 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,598 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,819 | 40.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,207 | 32.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,708 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (98003 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 486 | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 356 | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 309 | 3.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 398 | 4.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,470 | 16.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,436 | 37.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,419 | 26.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 280 | 3.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (98003 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,084 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $773 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,570 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (98003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,332 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,963 | 41.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,291 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,241 | 21.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,903 | 30.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,975 | 30.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,546 | 28.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.61 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (98003 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,805 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,711 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,370 | 45.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 247 | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,180 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,327 | 30.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (98003 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,574 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 673 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 552 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,914 | 42.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,160 | 27.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,275 | 19.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (98003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 38,985 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,636 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 50,664 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,749 | 13.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 417 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,330 | 49.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,002 | 44.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (98003 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 42,124 | 82.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,691 | 16.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,173 | 59.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,186 | 36.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,794 | 20.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 332 | 3.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (98003 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,670 | 69.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,070 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 15,659 | 1463.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 15,659 | 1463.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 15,659 | 1463.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,069 | 99.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,690 | 251.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 289 | 27.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 5,493 | 513.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 129 | 12.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (98003 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 47,727 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,119 | 58.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 19,608 | 41.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 7,946 | 16.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,077 | 8.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 5,358 | 11.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,227 | 4.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (98003 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,332 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,510 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Federal Way, WA98003