Federal Way
City in King County, Washington
Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington, with 101,030 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 515 ft (157 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeland North, 3.3 miles NE.
- 101,030residents (2020 Census)
- 515 ftelevation · 157 m
- 22.3 sq miland area · 57.8 km²
- 4,527 / sq mipopulation density
- 98023main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Federal Way
Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington, United States, and part of the Seattle metropolitan area. It is 25 miles (40 km) south of Seattle and had a population was 101,030 at the 2020 census. Federal Way is the 10th most populous city in Washington and the fifth most populous in King County.
The city's name originated from a local school district, which named itself for U.S. Route 99 in 1929. The highway was replaced by Interstate 5, which made Federal Way into a bedroom community for commuters. After three votes on incorporation failed, the city was created in 1990. Federal Way has been the terminus of the Link light rail system's 1 Line since 2025.
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Living in Federal Way
- Median household income
- $86,909
- Median home value
- $552,800
- Median rent
- $1,797/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Federal Way had 101,030 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 101,030 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,527 per sq mi (1,748 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Federal Way at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | King County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 101,030 (2020) |
| Land area | 22.31 sq mi (57.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.40 sq mi (3.64 km²) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.3116° N, 122.3378° W |
| ZIP codes | 98023, 98001, 98003, 98422 |
| Official website | federalwaywa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5323515 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Federal Way
- Lakeland North3.3 mi NE
- Lakeland South3.4 mi SE
- Fife Heights3.5 mi S
- Dash Point3.6 mi W
- Milton4.2 mi S
- Algona4.6 mi SE
- Browns Point4.7 mi W
- Pacific5.3 mi SE
- Des Moines5.4 mi N
- Fife5.5 mi S
- Auburn6.0 mi E
- Edgewood6.0 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Federal Way
What county is Federal Way in?
Federal Way is in King County, Washington.
What is the population of Federal Way, WA?
101,030 people lived in Federal Way at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Federal Way, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98023. Other ZIP codes: 98001, 98003, 98422.
What is the elevation of Federal Way?
515 feet (157 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Federal Way?
Lakeland North (3.3 mi), Lakeland South (3.4 mi), Fife Heights (3.5 mi), Dash Point (3.6 mi), Milton (4.2 mi).
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