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City: Federal Way, WA
King County, WA
Zip code population (2000): 47,572
Estimated zip code population in 2007: 47,368

Age and Sex of Residents in zip code 98023

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Houses and condos: 17,529
Renter-occupied apartments: 6,064
% of renters here:  36%
State:  35%

2008 cost of living index in zip code 98023: 113.3 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

Land area: 10.2 sq. mi.
Water area: 0.0 sq. mi.
Population density: 4624 people per square mile 
 
 (average).

Estimate of real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2007:
This zip code:  1.5% ($2,274)
Washington:  1.6% ($1,915)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2007 in Federal Way: $2,446 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2007 in Federal Way: $2,515 (0.8%)

Profiles of local businesses:
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Lady of America -- Federal Way

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Males: 23,622  (49.7%)
Females: 23,950  (50.3%)

Zip code 98023 races chart


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Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $323,797
98023:  $323,797
Washington:  $300,800


According to our research of public records there were 4 registered sex offenders living in 98023 zip code in early 2007.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this zip code is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median resident age:  32.9 years
Washington median age:  35.3 years

Average household size:
This zip code:  2.8 people
Washington:  2.5 people

Averages for the 2004 tax year for zip code 98023, filed in 2005:
Average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) in 2004: $54,364 (Individual Income Tax Returns)
Here:  $54,364
State:  $54,331

Salary/wage: $47,899 (reported on 88.3% of returns)
Here:  $47,899
State:  $45,761
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 137.2% for AGIs below $10k, 81.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 84.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 84.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 83.9% for AGIs $75k-100k, 67.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable interest for individuals: $1,328 (reported on 42.3% of returns)
This zip code:  $1,328
Washington:  $2,110
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 5.8% for AGIs below $10k, 1.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.0% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.8% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Taxable dividends: $3,069 (reported on 24.0% of returns)
Here:  $3,069
State:  $5,879
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 4.5% for AGIs below $10k, 1.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.8% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 1.9% for AGIs over 100k)

Net capital gain/loss: +$14,791 (reported on 20.0% of returns)
Here:  +$14,791
State:  +$15,835
(% of AGI for various income ranges: -0.4% for AGIs below $10k, -0.1% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.4% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 1.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 12.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Profit/loss from business: +$12,633 (reported on 13.5% of returns)
Here:  +$12,633
State:  +$13,994
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.7% for AGIs below $10k, 5.9% for AGIs $10k-25k, 3.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 1.9% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 3.6% for AGIs over 100k)

IRA payment deduction: $3,059 (reported on 2.3% of returns)
98023:  $3,059
Washington:  $3,001
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.2% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Self-employed pension: $12,913 (reported on 0.7% of returns)
Here:  $12,913
Washington:  $14,244
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.1% for AGIs $25k-50k, 0.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 0.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 0.3% for AGIs over 100k)

Total itemized deductions: $18,429 (1% of AGI, reported on 41.6% of returns)
Here:  $18,429
State:  $19,669
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 18.5% for AGIs below $10k, 11.6% for AGIs $10k-25k, 14.9% for AGIs $25k-50k, 18.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 17.4% for AGIs $75k-100k, 11.0% for AGIs over 100k)

Charity contributions deductions: $2,900 (3.1% of AGI, reported on 36.1% of returns)
Here:  $2,900
Washington:  $3,569

Here:  3.1% of AGI
State:  3.5% of AGI
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 0.9% for AGIs below $10k, 1.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 1.5% for AGIs $25k-50k, 2.0% for AGIs $50k-75k, 2.3% for AGIs $75k-100k, 2.1% for AGIs over 100k)

Total tax: $8,569 (reported on 78.0% of returns)
98023:  $8,569
State:  $9,065
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 3.8% for AGIs below $10k, 4.2% for AGIs $10k-25k, 6.7% for AGIs $25k-50k, 8.6% for AGIs $50k-75k, 10.1% for AGIs $75k-100k, 18.6% for AGIs over 100k)

Earned income credit: $1,740 (reported on 12.9% of returns)
Here:  $1,740
State:  $1,607
(% of AGI for various income ranges: 10.0% for AGIs below $10k, 4.3% for AGIs $10k-25k, 0.3% for AGIs $25k-50k)

Percentage of individuals using paid preparers for their 2004 taxes: 49.3%
Here:  49%
State:  49%
(% for various income ranges: 42.8% for AGIs below $10k, 53.0% for AGIs $10k-25k, 50.8% for AGIs $25k-50k, 48.2% for AGIs $50k-75k, 46.0% for AGIs $75k-100k, 53.1% for AGIs over 100k)


Estimated median household income in 2007: $64,583
This zip code:  $64,583
Washington:  $55,591
Federal Way, WA (98023) map

Nearest zip codes: 98422, 98003, 98424, 98354, 98421, 98001.


Percentage of family households:
This zip code:  73.6%
Whole state:  66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This zip code:  6.4%
Whole state:  6.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Housing units in zip code 98023 with a mortgage: 8,885 (1,243 second mortgage, 990 home equity loan, 16 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 1,291


Median monthly owner costs for units with a mortgage: $1,724

Median monthly owner costs for units without a mortgage: $554

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  10.9%
Whole state:  11.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This zip code:  6.1%
Whole state:  5.1%

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:  7.0
State:  6.3

Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:  4.1
State:  3.9


Zip code 98023 close-up map

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Notable locations in this zip code not listed on our city pages:

 

Year house built:
  • 1999 to March 2000: 165
  • 1995 to 1998: 852
  • 1990 to 1994: 2,456
  • 1980 to 1989: 5,679
  • 1970 to 1979: 5,085
  • 1960 to 1969: 2,470
  • 1950 to 1959: 530
  • 1940 to 1949: 173
  • 1939 or earlier: 176



Zip code 98023 satellite photo by USGS


Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses in Federal Way, WA (98023):
  • no bedroom: 61
  • 1 bedrooms: 144
  • 2 bedrooms: 1,080
  • 3 bedrooms: 5,500
  • 4 bedrooms: 3,495
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 707


Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments and housing units:
  • no bedroom: 370
  • 1 bedrooms: 1,761
  • 2 bedrooms: 2,119
  • 3 bedrooms: 1,514
  • 4 bedrooms: 269
  • 5 or more bedrooms: 31



Vehicles available in 98023 zip code in owner-occupied houses/condos:
  • no vehicle: 266
  • 1 vehicle: 1,925
  • 2 vehicles: 5,561
  • 3 vehicles: 2,340
  • 4 vehicles: 709
  • 5 or more vehicles: 186


Vehicles available in renter-occupied apartments:
  • no vehicle: 470
  • 1 vehicle: 2,818
  • 2 vehicles: 2,219
  • 3 vehicles: 459
  • 4 vehicles: 49
  • 5 or more vehicles: 49



Estimated household income distribution in 2007:

Zip code 98023 household income distribution in 2007

Zip code 98023 house/condo values in 2007


Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses/condos in 2007 in zip code 98023:

  • Less than $10,000: 10
  • $10,000 to $14,999: 5
  • $15,000 to $19,999: 10
  • $20,000 to $24,999: 22
  • $25,000 to $29,999: 14
  • $30,000 to $34,999: 5
  • $35,000 to $39,999: 5
  • $40,000 to $49,999: 12
  • $50,000 to $59,999: 18
  • $60,000 to $69,999: 8
  • $70,000 to $79,999: 7
  • $80,000 to $89,999: 11
  • $90,000 to $99,999: 5
  • $100,000 to $124,999: 17
  • $125,000 to $149,999: 102
  • $150,000 to $174,999: 200
  • $175,000 to $199,999: 346
  • $200,000 to $249,999: 1,290
  • $250,000 to $299,999: 2,436
  • $300,000 to $399,999: 4,135
  • $400,000 to $499,999: 1,603
  • $500,000 to $749,999: 1,195
  • $750,000 to $999,999: 251
  • $1,000,000 or more: 180
 



98023 rent paid by renters


Rent paid by renters in 2007 in zip code 98023:

  • Less than $100: 16
  • $100 to $149: 39
  • $200 to $249: 15
  • $250 to $299: 22
  • $300 to $349: 44
  • $350 to $399: 22
  • $450 to $499: 60
  • $500 to $549: 245
  • $550 to $599: 168
  • $600 to $649: 275
  • $650 to $699: 504
  • $700 to $749: 1,001
  • $750 to $799: 277
  • $800 to $899: 849
  • $900 to $999: 581
  • $1,000 to $1,249: 1,430
  • $1,250 to $1,499: 428
  • $1,500 to $1,999: 794
  • $2,000 or more: 81
  • No cash rent: 40
 


Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2007: $394,581.


Estimated median house (or condo) value in 2007 for:

  • White Non-Hispanic householders: $325,644
  • Black or African American householders: $296,259
  • American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $508,242
  • Asian householders: $352,258
  • Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander householders: $299,031
  • Some other race householders: $375,360
  • Two or more races householders: $342,278
  • Hispanic or Latino householders: $362,792

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $323,797 (it was $175,200 in 2000)
98023:  $323,797
Washington:  $300,800
Lower value quartile - upper value quartile: $229,600 - $387,100

Mean price in 2007:
Detached houses: $370,265
Here:  $370,265
State:  $389,314

Townhouses or other attached units: $220,475
Here:  $220,475
State:  $335,498

In 2-unit structures: $204,973
Here:  $204,973
State:  $357,000

In 3-to-4-unit structures: $246,821
Here:  $246,821
State:  $300,953

In 5-or-more-unit structures: $345,286
Here:  $345,286
State:  $299,543

Mobile homes: $122,707
Here:  $122,707
State:  $80,529


Breakdown of mean house values by ages of householders


Housing units in structures:

  • One, detached: 11,544
  • One, attached: 441
  • Two: 127
  • 3 or 4: 1,212
  • 5 to 9: 1,531
  • 10 to 19: 1,241
  • 20 to 49: 508
  • 50 or more: 761
  • Mobile homes: 207
  • Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 14
98023 zip code mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

  • Drove a car alone: 18,105 (75%)
  • Carpooled: 3,376 (14%)
  • Bus or trolley bus: 1,319 (5%)
  • Streetcar or trolley car: 7 (0%)
  • Ferryboat: 5 (0%)
  • Taxi: 15 (0%)
  • Motorcycle: 39 (0%)
  • Bicycle: 17 (0%)
  • Walked: 194 (1%)
  • Other means: 123 (1%)
  • Worked at home: 834 (3%)
 

98023 zip code travel time to work

Travel time to work

  • Less than 5 minutes: 419
  • 5 to 9 minutes: 1553
  • 10 to 14 minutes: 2291
  • 15 to 19 minutes: 2607
  • 20 to 24 minutes: 2739
  • 25 to 29 minutes: 1676
  • 30 to 34 minutes: 4276
  • 35 to 39 minutes: 748
  • 40 to 44 minutes: 1304
  • 45 to 59 minutes: 2830
  • 60 to 89 minutes: 2115
  • 90 or more minutes: 642
 

Percentage of zip code residents living and working in this county: 85.4%


Household type by relationship
Households: 47,459

  • In family households: 41,403 (9,628 male householders, 2,904 female householders)
    10,344 spouses, 15,353 children (14,213 natural, 358 adopted, 782 stepchildren), 526 grandchildren, 495 brothers or sisters, 354 parents, 696 other relatives, 1,103 non-relatives
  • In nonfamily households: 6,056 (2,430 male householders (1,696 living alone)), 2,101 female householders (1,662 living alone)), 1,525 nonrelatives
  • In group quarters: 41 (15 institutionalized population)

Size of family households: 4,385 2-persons, 3,057 3-persons, 2,914 4-persons, 1,406 5-persons, 499 6-persons, 271 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 3,358 1-person, 938 2-persons, 117 3-persons, 48 4-persons, 23 5-persons, 47 7-or-more-persons.

10,094 married couples with children.
2,938 single-parent households (714 men, 2,224 women).

80.8% of residents of 98023 zip code speak English at home.
3.3% of residents speak Spanish at home (55% very well, 24% well, 16% not well, 5% not at all).
4.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (47% very well, 27% well, 20% not well, 7% not at all).
10.6% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (49% very well, 29% well, 19% not well, 3% not at all).
0.5% of residents speak other language at home (48% very well, 12% well, 36% not well, 4% not at all).

Foreign born population: 7,740 (16.3%)
(46.9% of them are naturalized citizens)

This zip code:  16.3%
Whole state:  10.4%


Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:



  • Korea (27%)
  • Ukraine (10%)
  • Philippines (10%)
  • Mexico (8%)
  • Vietnam (6%)
  • Canada (4%)
  • Russia (2%)


Year of entry for the foreign-born population
  • 1995 to March 2000: 1,839
  • 1990 to 1994: 1,651
  • 1985 to 1989: 1,056
  • 1980 to 1984: 1,182
  • 1975 to 1979: 768
  • 1970 to 1974: 389
  • 1970 to 1974: 271
  • 1965 to 1969: 584

White population: 33,803
Black population: 3,303
American Indian population: 397
Asian population: 6,120
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander population: 439
Some other race population: 1,169
Two or more races population: 2,341

Zip code 98023 races chart


First ancestries reported:

 Other groups: 12665
 German: 5670
 Irish: 3167
 English: 3055
 United States or American: 2180
 Norwegian: 2018
 Italian: 1081
 Swedish: 864
 Ukrainian: 775
 Scottish: 774
 French (except Basque): 756
 Polish: 658
 European: 614
 Scotch-Irish: 508
 Dutch: 408
 Subsaharan African:: 394
 Scandinavian: 393
 Russian: 341
 Danish: 292
 African: 244
 Welsh: 214
 British: 213
 Swiss: 183
 French Canadian: 169
 Arab:: 160
 Canadian: 153
 Greek: 151
 Iranian: 136
 Portuguese: 120
 Czechoslovakian: 109
 Romanian: 109
 Other Subsaharan African: 100
 Hungarian: 88
 West Indian (excluding Hispanic groups):: 84
 Finnish: 83
 Austrian: 62
 Czech: 60
 Basque: 59
 Jamaican: 58
 Other Arab: 55
 Croatian: 54
 Serbian: 42
 Afghan: 37
 Icelander: 32
 Syrian: 32
 Belgian: 30
 Pennsylvania German: 30
 Latvian: 29
 Jordanian: 26
 Yugoslavian: 25
 Northern European: 23
 Ethiopian: 21
 Cape Verdean: 21
 Turkish: 19
 Palestinian: 17
 Arab/Arabic: 17
 Slovene: 17
 Lithuanian: 16
 Eastern European: 15
 Acadian/Cajun: 13
 Celtic: 13
 Bulgarian: 12
 West Indian: 12
 Armenian: 11
 Slavic: 10
 Brazilian: 10
 Kenyan: 8
 Egyptian: 8
 Haitian: 8
 Australian: 8
 Macedonian: 7
 Trinidadian and Tobagonian: 6
 Slovak: 6
 Lebanese: 5



Zip code 98023 topographic map

Public primary/middle schools in zip code 98023 not listed on the city page:
  • ADELAIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 434; Location: 1635 SW 304TH ST, FEDERAL WAY, WA; Grades: KG - 05)
  • GREEN GABLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 415; Location: 32607 47TH AVE SW, FEDERAL WAY, WA; Grades: KG - 05)
  • ENTERPRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 415; Location: 35101 5TH AVE SW, FEDERAL WAY, WA; Grades: PK - 05)
  • LAKE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 402; Location: 303 SW 308TH ST, FEDERAL WAY, WA; Grades: KG - 05)
  • BRIGADOON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 401; Location: 3601 SW 336TH ST, FEDERAL WAY, WA; Grades: PK - 05)
  • TWIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 384; Location: 4400 SW 320TH ST, FEDERAL WAY, WA; Grades: PK - 05)
  • OLYMPIC VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 373; Location: 2626 SW 327TH ST, FEDERAL WAY, WA; Grades: KG - 05)
  • BIRTH TO THREE DEVELOPMENT CENTER (Students: 53; Location: 35535 6TH PL SW, FEDERAL WAY, WA; Grades: PK - KG)

Median worth of mobile homes: $0

Zip code 98023 marital status for males
Zip code 98023 marital status for females


Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 0%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 1%

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (58%)
  • Electricity (40%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%)
  • Wood (1%)


Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

  • This state: 20605
  • Northeast: 1624
  • Midwest: 4550
  • South: 3277
  • West: 8966

48% of the 98023 zip code residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
   Out of people who lived in different houses, 57% lived in this county.
   Out of people who lived in different counties, 44% lived in Washington.

Population in 1990: 38,292. Population change in the 1990s: +9,280 (+24.2%).



Year Householders Moved Into Unit:

 



Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 819
Here:  12.8%
Washington:  9.2%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 217
Here:  7.3%
Washington:  7.0%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 300
Here:  14.3%
Washington:  15.7%


Educational Attainment


School Enrollment by Level of School



Class of Workers



Companies with federal contracts located in this zip code:

  • WRAY, RODNEY A (2209 SOUTHWEST 356 STREET in FEDERAL WAY, WA; small business)
    $9,360 with Army for Chaplain Services. Signed on 2005-02-01. Completion date: 2009-01-31.


Top industries in this zip code by the number of employees in 2005:

  • Accommodation and Food Services: Limited-Service Restaurants (20-49 employees: 5 establishments, 10-19 employees: 3 establishments, 5-9 employees: 5 establishments, 1-4 employees: 9 establishments)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Religious Organizations (50-99: 1, 20-49: 1, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 5, 1-4: 7)
  • Health Care and Social Assistance: Offices of Dentists (10-19: 5, 5-9: 9, 1-4: 8)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (20-49: 2, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 2)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) (50-99: 1, 5-9: 2, 1-4: 4)
  • Accommodation and Food Services: Full-Service Restaurants (20-49: 1, 10-19: 2, 5-9: 3, 1-4: 1)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration): Beauty Salons (20-49: 1, 10-19: 1, 5-9: 4, 1-4: 3)


Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)



Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)


Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninst.)



People in group quarters
  • 13 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 11 people in nursing homes
  • 11 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 2 people in other group homes



National Bridge Inventory (NBI) statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 87 meters
Total average daily traffic: 82
Total future (year 2011) average daily traffic: 200



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