Question 1

Is 98023 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98023 in Federal Way has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Federal Way city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 98023 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 98023?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98023 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 98023. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 98023 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Federal Way. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 98023?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 98023 is approximately $623K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 98023 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 98023 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 98023 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98023 has an overall NeighborScore of 66/100, placing it in the moderate range for Federal Way. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 66/100, 98023 scores similarly to the middle tier of Federal Way neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Federal Way — ZIP 98023

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Adelaide Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Brigadoon Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Decatur High School	09–12	—	—	—
Lake Grove Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Lakota Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Olympic View Elementary School	KG–07	—	—	—
Twin Lakes Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Green Gables Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Enterprise Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Silver Lake Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Sherwood Forest Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Technology Access Foundation Academy at Saghalie	06–12	—	—	—