98003 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to FEDERAL WAY, WA 98003

98003 is an upscale suburban zip code in Federal Way, Washington. The population is racially diverse, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($255,600) are significantly above average for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue metro area.

The average family income here is $58,515/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 98003 is $48,784.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 98003 earn an average of $38,678/year. Women earn only $24,515/year.

20,783 people in 98003 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 98003? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 29.6 minutes.

The median age here is 35. There are 21,343 men and 22,808 women. The median age for men is 33 while for women the median age is 37.

To give you a sense of the community, 15,774 people (out of the 44,151 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 17,420 homes, and 1,708 businesses every day. 418 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

98003 Zip code is located in the Pacific time zone at 47 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Budapest, Hungary!) and -122 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 422 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 44,151
  • White Population: 26,782
  • Black Population: 5,993
  • Hispanic Population: 8,064
  • Asian Population: 6,606
  • Hawaiian Population: 1,783
  • Indian Population: 1,157
  • Male Population: 21,343
  • Female Population: 22,808
  • Median Age: 35
  • Median Age of Males: 33
  • Median Age of Females: 37
  • Geography

  • Region: West
  • Division: Pacific
  • State: Washington
  • CSA Name: Seattle-Tacoma-Olympia, WA
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue WA
  • County: King
  • City: Federal Way
  • Longitude: -122.3
  • Latitude: 47.3
  • Elevation: 422 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 253
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 20,319
  • Drive alone: 15,133
  • Carpool: 3,436
  • Public transit: 1,217
  • Ride bikes or walk: 418

  • Average commute time: 29.6 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 339
  •    5 - 9: 1,230
  •    10 - 14: 2,285
  •    15 - 19: 2,440
  •    20 - 24: 3,492
  •    25 - 29: 1,250
  •    30 - 34: 3,567
  •    35 - 39: 508
  •    40 - 44: 1,014
  •    45 - 59: 2,274
  •    60 - 89: 1,342
  •    90 plus: 578
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $255,600
  • Average Annual Household Income: $48,931
  • Businesses: 1,462
  • Employees: 20,282
  • Annual Payroll: $800,547,000
  • Average Family Income: $58,515
  • Median Family Income: $43,027
  • Average Income for Men: $38,678
  • Average Income for Women: $24,515
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 033
  • State FIPS Code: 53

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Schools in 98003 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Mark Twain Elementary School
2450 S Star Lake Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3100
Mirror Lake Elementary School
625 S 314th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3300
Nautilus Elementary School
1000 S 298th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3400
Panther Lake Elementary School
34424 1st Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3600
Rainier View Elementary School
3015 S 368th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-3700
Wildwood Elementary School
2405 S 300th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4400
Middle Schools
Illahee Middle School
36001 1st Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4600
Sacajawea Middle School
1101 S Dash Point Rd
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4900
High Schools
Employment Transition Program
30611 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2084
Federal Way Senior High School
30611 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5400
H. S. Truman High School
31455 28th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5800
Todd Beamer High School
35999 16th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2570
Other Schools
Federal Way Public Academy
34620 9th Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-4482
Internet Academy
32020 1st Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2230
Merit School
36001 1st Av S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-5860
Support School
31405 18th Ave S
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 945-2084

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In the 98003 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://ml.waspc.org/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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