98003 ZIP Code — Federal Way, WA
King County, Washington
ZIP code 98003 is located in Federal Way, Washington, within King County. It covers approximately 11.50 square miles and serves a population of 51,329 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Pacific (PT) timezone, served by area code 253.
About ZIP code 98003
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $403,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
Median household income is $67,547. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 21% of households.
51,329
population
11.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Pacific (PT)
timezone
98003 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 98003
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 98003. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Federal Way | Acceptable |
| Federal Way | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
98001 Auburn (2.1 mi)
98023 Federal Way (3 mi)
98422 Tacoma (3.9 mi)
98354 Milton (4 mi)
98047 Pacific (4.6 mi)
98002 Auburn (4.8 mi)
98198 Seattle (5.2 mi)
98421 Tacoma (5.2 mi)
98424 Fife (5.4 mi)
98032 Kent (6.2 mi)
98030 Kent (6.5 mi)
98371 Puyallup (7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 51,329 |
| Population density | 4,463 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 53 |
| County FIPS | 033 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.50 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi |
| Latitude | 47.3078 |
| Longitude | -122.3112 |
| Timezone | Pacific (PT) |
| Area code | 253 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.1% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Demographics & statistics
51,329
Population
4,463
People per sq mi
36.4
Median age
$67,547
Median household income
$34,070
Per capita income
$403,200
Median home value
$1,570
Median monthly rent
47.4%
Home ownership
14.7%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
10,101
Housing units
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,817
Under 5
1,785
1,490
5–9
1,463
1,797
10–14
1,765
1,877
15–19
1,843
1,359
20–24
1,334
4,216
25–34
4,141
3,274
35–44
3,217
2,576
45–54
2,531
1,762
55–59
1,731
1,712
60–64
1,682
2,363
65–74
2,322
1,104
75–84
1,084
547
85+
537
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,198 | 23.8% |
| 18 and over | 39,131 | 76.2% |
| 65 and over | 7,957 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 36.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
32.9%
Hispanic or Latino
15.9%
Black or African American
15.2%
Two or more races
12%
Asian
11.7%
Other race
10.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,055 | 32.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9,716 | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 9,253 | 15.2% |
| Two or more races | 7,352 | 12% |
| Asian | 7,137 | 11.7% |
| Other race | 6,430 | 10.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 811 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 291 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.1% | 24.4% | 31.7% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 25.9% | 30.6% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.6% | 30.8% | 27.1% |
| Over $200k | 4.4% | 18.9% | 10.6% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
10.3%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
18.1%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
19.2%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
6.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 6.5% |
| Median income | $67,547 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.3%
$50k–$100k
3.9%
$100k–$150k
3.4%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k–$300k
16.1%
$300k–$500k
37.5%
$500k–$1M
26.4%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $403,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,570 |
| Owner occupied | 47.4% |
| Renter occupied | 52.6% |
| Vacant | 4.7% |
| Single-family detached | 35.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.2% |
| Mobile homes | 7.1% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.76 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 20.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% |
| 3 or more | 19.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.8% |
| Electricity | 69.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,963 | 41.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,225 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,241 | 21.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,903 | 30.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,975 | 30.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,546 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.9% | 31.0% |
| Married | 45.0% | 44.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 15.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
28.9%
Some college, no degree
22.2%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.6%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 673 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 552 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,914 | 42.5% |
| High school | 3,160 | 27.3% |
| College / grad school | 2,275 | 19.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.5%
Retail trade
11.5%
Construction
10.5%
Professional & management
9.7%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Transportation & utilities
9.2%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.6%
Public administration
4.4%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.5% |
| Service | 24.5% |
| Sales & office | 18.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.5% |
| Production & transportation | 17.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.1% |
| Government | 11.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.4% |
| Carpool | 12.6% |
| Public transit | 6.4% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Work from home | 7.5% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.5 |
Poverty
All people
14.7%
Under 18 years
22.9%
18 and over
12.2%
Married-couple families
8.3%
Female-led households
25.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.2% |
| Retirement income | 19.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 24.9% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 30.0% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 19.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.0% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 14.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.7% |
| Visited dentist | 63.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.6% |
| Teeth loss | 11.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,636 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.4% |
| 18–64 years | 10.7% |
| 65 and over | 40.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 54.1% |
| Public insurance | 46.8% |
| No insurance | 10.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 47,727 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 9,983 | 20.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,534 | 7.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2,388 | 5.0% |
| Other languages | 3,064 | 6.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,670 | 69.5% |
| Born in same state | 34,600 | 67.4% |
| Born in different state | 21,281 | 41.5% |
| Foreign born | 1,070 | 2.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,659 | 30.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,852 | 43.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,176 | 6.2% |
| Italian | 2,227 | 4.3% |
| Arab | 1,336 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 1,114 | 2.2% |
| English | 381 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 210 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 182 | 0.4% |
| German | 172 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 98003
What part of Federal Way is ZIP code 98003?
ZIP code 98003 covers a portion of Federal Way, Washington, within King County.
What county is ZIP code 98003 in?
ZIP code 98003 falls within King County, Washington.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 98003?
Approximately 21% of households in ZIP code 98003 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 98003?
The median home value in ZIP code 98003 is $403,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 98003?
ZIP code 98003 has an estimated population of 51,329 residents, with a density of 4,463 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 98003?
The median household income in ZIP code 98003 is $67,547, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 98003 in?
ZIP code 98003 observes the PST timezone.