ZIP Code 98023 Demographics & Data

Federal Way, WA (ZIP Code 98023) Data

Washington

Comprehensive Data and Demographics About 98023

The ZIP Code 98023 is associated with the city of Federal Way in Washington in King County. It is estimated that about 29.7% of residents in this Washington region hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while the per capita income is approximately $34,126. Median househould income is at $79,434, with an estimated 7% of the population living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 98023 is approximately 36.6 years, and 16.8% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 50,201.

Population in 98023

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 98023 is 50,201.

Federal Way, WA

The 98023 ZIP Code is associated with Federal Way, WA in King County.

Area Codes associated with 98023

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 98023 include 253.

Sunrise / Sunset in 98023

Sunrise: 7:50 am
Sunset: 4:19 pm
Sunrise in 98023 7:50 am
Sunrise in 98023 4:19 pm

Weather forecast for 98023

This Afternoon's forecast for 98023: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 4pm, then rain likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 59, with temperatures falling to around 52 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 98023

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 98023 Fair

Internet in 98023

An estimated 96.0% of households in ZIP Code 98023 have a computer, while about 90.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 98023

The gender split in ZIP Code 98023 is an estimated 50.3% male and approximately 49.7% female.

Health Insurance in 98023

Approximately 8.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 98023 (Federal Way, WA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 98023

The median household income in ZIP Code 98023 is $79,434, while the region's mean household income is $94,130. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $34,126. The per capita income in ZIP Code 98023 of $34,126 is approximately 12.31% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $38,915. An estimated 6.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 29.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.8% of the population in 98023 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.3% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.2% of 98023 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 98023. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 98023

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.2%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.3%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 16.3%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 21.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 9.0%
$200,000 or more per year 6.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 98023

In ZIP Code 98023, 91.3% of the population graduated high school, while 29.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 24.7% in this King County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 98023

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 3.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 5.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 24.7%
Some college, no degree 24.7%
Associate's degree 12.2%
Bachelor's degree 19.9%
Graduate or professional degree 9.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 98023. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 98023

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 98023, 90.6% is one race, while 9.4% are two or more races. Approximately 14.1% of 98023 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 98023 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (63.7%), followed by Asian (17.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 98023. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 98023

Industry Percent
White 63.7%
Black or African American 16.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 17.0%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 4.1%
Some other race 6.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 98023

The median home value in ZIP Code 98023 in January 2025 comes in at $620,397. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $606,010 median value in August 2024, and 5% higher than the $591,984 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 98023, an estimated 26.7% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 26.0% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this King County region.

Home Values in 98023

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $620,397
Dec 2024 $617,902
Nov 2024 $614,134
Oct 2024 $610,673
Sep 2024 $607,754
Aug 2024 $606,010
Jul 2024 $605,863
Jun 2024 $605,933
May 2024 $604,712
Apr 2024 $600,767
Mar 2024 $595,700
Feb 2024 $591,984

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 98023. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 98023

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.9%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.4%
Built between 1990 and 1999 19.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 26.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 26.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 14.8%
Built between 1950 and 1959 3.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.1%
Built in 1939 or earlier 0.5%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 98023. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 98023

Residents of ZIP Code 98023 are younger than average. The median age of 36.6 years in ZIP Code 98023 is approximately 3.94% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 98023 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.8% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 98023 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 98023. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 98023

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.3%
5 to 9 years 6.1%
10 to 14 years 7.3%
15 to 19 years 7.0%
20 to 24 years 6.9%
25 to 34 years 13.8%
35 to 44 years 12.2%
45 to 54 years 14.1%
55 to 59 years 7.1%
60 to 64 years 6.5%
65 to 74 years 7.8%
75 to 84 years 3.5%
85 years and over 1.3%

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 98023 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 98023. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 98023

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 98023 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 98023 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 98023 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 98023

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.7%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 98023. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 98023. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 98023

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 98023

In 98023, 67.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 37.4 minutes. Approximately 18.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 98023 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.0% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 98023 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 98023. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 98023

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 7.3%
Manufacturing 10.4%
Wholesale trade 3.1%
Retail trade 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 10.6%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 12.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 18.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 9.2%
Other services, except public administration 5.0%
Public administration 4.6%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 98023

In ZIP Code 98023, 71.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 11.5% of homes. Lastly, 1.8% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this King County region.

Language Spoken in 98023

Language Spoken Percent
English only 71.4%
Spanish 9.1%
Other Indo-European languages 6.2%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 11.5%
Other languages 1.8%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 98023. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Utilities in ZIP Code 98023 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 98023 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.01 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 2.67% less than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 39.15% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 98023. This visualizes electricity rates in 98023 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 98023

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 98023 10.36¢/kWh 9.46¢/kWh 3.78¢/kWh
Washington 13.79¢/kWh 10.99¢/kWh 7.22¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 98023

Month ZIP Code 98023 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 1.83 1.9 5.84
Feb 2.76 3 6.31
Mar 3.67 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.05 5.13 7.3
May 5.19 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.67 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.09 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.83 6.08 6.65
Sep 5 5.15 7.02
Oct 3.17 3.32 6.92
Nov 2.11 2.33 5.99
Dec 1.7 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 98023. This visualizes solar power levels in 98023 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.