ZIP Code 98023, Washington
ZIP Code 98023 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 98023 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in King County, Washington. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 50,448. The land area covers 10.25 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 50,448 | ±2,207 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.6 yrs | ±1.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 17,752 | ±679 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 18,564 | ±685 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 17,752 | ±679 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 812 | ±331 |
| Median Home Value | $589,900 | ±$13,391 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,900 | ±$74 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $104,893 | ±$6,116 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,636 | ±$2,317 |
| Poverty Rate | 9% | ±1.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,537 | ±996 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% | ±0.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 26,143 | ±1,357 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.3% | ±1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 2,340,211 (2024)
ID: 209716
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEMOGRAPHER
401 5TH AVE, STE 800, SEATTLE WA 98104-2391
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | Spanaway, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Federal Way, WA | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | SEATTLE, WA | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 11-12 | Lakewood, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PACIFIC, WA | |
| Special Education School Nearby | 09-12 | TACOMA, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Tacoma, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | RENTON, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SEATTLE, WA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Tacoma, WA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Paul Mitchell the School-Federal Way
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College Vocational | 2.8 mi away | 2222 So. 314 St, Federal Way, WA, 98003 |
2538394338
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FEDERAL WAY LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 34200 1ST WAY SOUTH, FEDERAL WAY, WA, 98003 |
(253) 838-3668
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Northwest College of Art & Design
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College | 5.4 mi away | 1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101, Tacoma, WA, 98402 |
2532721126
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KOBETICH BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 212 BROWNS POINT BLVD. NE, TACOMA, WA, 98422 |
(253) 280-2920
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Bates Technical College
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College | 5.7 mi away | 1101 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405 |
2536807000
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FEDERAL WAY 320TH LIBRARY
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Library | 2.0 mi away | 848 S 320TH STREET, FEDERAL WAY, WA, 98003 |
(253) 839-0257
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University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
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College | 5.8 mi away | 1900 Commerce St, Tacoma, WA, 98402-3100 |
2536924400
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WOODMONT LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 26809 PACIFIC HWY S, DES MOINES, WA, 98198 |
(253) 839-0121
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Highline College
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College | 6.0 mi away | 2400 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA, 98198-9800 |
2068783710
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FIFE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.1 mi away | 6622 20TH STREET E, FIFE, WA, 98424 |
(253) 548-3323
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TACOMA #1, WA US, located 5.0 miles from ZCTA5 98023. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48.1° | 37.4° | 42.8° | 6.03" | — |
| February | 50.3° | 37.4° | 43.9° | 4.03" | — |
| March | 54.7° | 40.1° | 47.4° | 4.38" | — |
| April | 59.8° | 43.7° | 51.8° | 3.39" | — |
| May | 66.5° | 49.1° | 57.8° | 2.00" | — |
| June | 71.1° | 53.4° | 62.2° | 1.42" | — |
| July | 76.8° | 57.2° | 67.0° | 0.55" | — |
| August | 76.9° | 57.0° | 66.9° | 0.83" | — |
| September | 70.7° | 53.0° | 61.9° | 1.57" | — |
| October | 60.7° | 46.6° | 53.7° | 4.09" | — |
| November | 52.4° | 40.5° | 46.5° | 6.50" | — |
| December | 47.3° | 36.9° | 42.1° | 6.02" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way city | City | 1.2 mi | — |
| Dash Point CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| Browns Point CDP | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Fife Heights CDP | CDP | 3.6 mi | — |
| Lakeland South CDP | CDP | 4.3 mi | — |
| Lakeland North CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 98023. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.