Federal Way, WA GIS Map
Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington, with a population of about 101,030. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- King County
- Population
- 101,030
- Elevation
- 465 ft
- Coordinates
- 47.3223, -122.3126
- ZIP codes (4)
- 98003, 98023, 98063, 98093
- Land area
- 22.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
About Federal Way, WA
Federal Way is a city in King County, Washington, with a population of about 101,030. It is the 10th most populous of the 53 Washington cities listed on GIS Map.
Cities Near Federal Way
- Auburn, WA4 mi
- Kent, WA5 mi
- Tacoma, WA8 mi
- Puyallup, WA10 mi
- Burien, WA10 mi
- Renton, WA12 mi
- Gig Harbor, WA13 mi
- Lakewood, WA14 mi
Other Cities in King County
GIS Data for Federal Way, WA
The Federal Way map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Federal Way without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Federal Way Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
99,493
Households
35,717
Median household income
$86,909
Median age
37.4 years
Median home value
$552,800
Median gross rent
$1,797/mo
Owner-occupied homes
55.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
Below poverty level
13%
Land area
22.3 sq mi
Population density
4,459 / sq mi
County
Federal Way Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
89,306
April 2020 (estimates base)
101,023
July 2024 estimate
100,252
Change 2010-2020
+13.1%
Change 2020-2024
-0.8%
Photos of Federal Way
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Federal Way
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Federal Way.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Commons At Federal Way | 1701 S Commons, 98003 | Leased | 47,965 | Jan 2044 |
| Goldenstone Office Building | 33400 9th Ave S, 98003 | Leased | 7,738 | Jun 2033 |
| Goldenstone Office Building | 33400 9th Ave S, 98003 | Leased | 7,738 | Dec 2037 |
| I-5 Tech Center | 32125 32nd Ave S Suite 140, 98001 | Leased | 7,209 | Aug 2035 |
| Talon Building | 33810 Weyerhaeuser Way S, 98001 | Leased | 1,282 | Oct 2035 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Federal Way
General soil map unit at the city center: Everett-Alderwood
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 10.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 11%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 69 cm
Soil Components
- Alderwood15%
Inceptisols · Vitrandic Dystroxerepts
- Everett8%
Inceptisols · Vitrandic Dystroxerepts
- Alderwood8%
Inceptisols · Vitrandic Dystroxerepts
- Dystric Xerorthents7%
Entisols · Dystric Xerorthents
- Everett7%
Inceptisols · Vitrandic Dystroxerepts
- Everett6%
Inceptisols · Vitrandic Dystroxerepts
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Federal Way
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Tacoma #1, Wa weather station, elevation 25 ft, 7 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 77°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 37°F
Annual precipitation
40.8 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 48 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 66 | 71 | 77 | 77 | 71 | 61 | 52 | 47 |
| Avg low °F | 37 | 37 | 40 | 44 | 49 | 53 | 57 | 57 | 53 | 47 | 40 | 37 |
| Precip. in | 6.03 | 4.03 | 4.38 | 3.39 | 2.00 | 1.42 | 0.55 | 0.83 | 1.57 | 4.09 | 6.50 | 6.02 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Federal Way
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for King County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 99.7 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- EarthquakeVery High
- Inland FloodingVery High
- AvalancheVery High
- LandslideRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- Volcanic ActivityRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- Ice StormRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Moderate
- TsunamiRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- Strong WindVery Low
- HailVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Federal Way FAQ
What county is Federal Way in?
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Federal Way, Washington is located in King County.
What is the population of Federal Way?
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Federal Way has a population of about 101,030, making it the number 10 of the 53 Washington cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Federal Way?
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The elevation of Federal Way is approximately 465 feet (142 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Federal Way?
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ZIP codes for Federal Way include 98003, 98023, 98063, 98093.
What time zone is Federal Way in?
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Federal Way is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los Angeles).
How far is Federal Way from Olympia?
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Federal Way is about 34 miles from Olympia, the capital of Washington, in a straight line.
How far is Federal Way from Seattle?
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Federal Way is about 20 miles from Seattle, the largest city in Washington listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Federal Way?
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Cities near Federal Way include Auburn, WA (4 miles); Kent, WA (5 miles); Tacoma, WA (8 miles); Puyallup, WA (10 miles); Burien, WA (10 miles).
Local notes for Federal Way, WA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.