ZIP Code 98093 in Federal Way, WA

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Federal Way, Washington
City Alias:Auburn
County:King County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:11:59:52 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:253
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:47.3076, -122.2275
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98093 Federal Way, WA - SW Campus Drive Commercial Facility

ZIP Code 98093, Federal Way

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationKing County, WA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points1,212 (375 businesses)
PO Boxes837
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 98023
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code has zero residential population but maintains 837 PO boxes, indicating a commercial mail facility rather than a residential community
  • All street delivery addresses share a single street name (SW Campus Drive) with 196 unit designations, suggesting a large business park or multi-tenant office complex
  • Federal Way residents receive street delivery through neighboring standard ZIP codes, while 98093 serves primarily as a PO Box facility
  • The post office accepts both Federal Way and Auburn as valid city names for this ZIP code
  • With 375 business delivery points and only 13 recorded business establishments, this location serves as a regional commercial mail hub

Postal Services Overview

ZIP code 98093 serves a commercial corridor in Federal Way, Washington, centered on SW Campus Drive. This isn't a residential community. Zero people live within the ZIP code boundaries, but the post office maintains 837 PO boxes and delivers to 375 business locations.

A Single-Street Commercial Address

The entire ZIP code consists of a single street address: SW Campus Drive. All 196 delivery records share this street name, differentiated by unit numbers. This pattern indicates a large business park, office complex, or multi-tenant commercial facility where businesses use individual unit designations rather than separate street addresses.

Regional Context

Federal Way residents receive mail through neighboring standard ZIP codes (98023, 98003, 98001, 98063, and others). This ZIP was classified as PO Box only, but street delivery is available throughout the broader Federal Way area. The post office also accepts Auburn as a valid city name for mailing, connecting this facility to regional postal networks in King County.

Business and Mail Services

With 13 business establishments employing 22 workers recorded at this location, 98093 functions as a postal service point rather than a community. Businesses operating from SW Campus Drive maintain PO boxes for mail receipt, while the facility itself has minimal on-site employment. The 837 PO boxes far exceed the business delivery count, suggesting many boxes serve off-site businesses, sole proprietors, or individuals who prefer centralized mail access in the Federal Way-Auburn area.

Street Name Patterns

Commercial Facility Single Street Unit Based

Single street with unit-based addressing indicates business park or commercial complex structure.

Nearby Areas

Northeast Tacoma New Tacoma Lakeland South Fife Lakeland North

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98093 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 15 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $1,029,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:11,503Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:15Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$166,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,029,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:20Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98093 is located in King County, Washington, within the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 42660) and Washington's 9th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 4,021,467 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 98093, and is subdivided into the Seattle-Bellevue-Kent, WA division. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WASource: Census
CBSA Number:42660Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Seattle-Bellevue-Kent, WA (CBSA Div 42644)Source: Census
CBSA Population:4,021,467Source: Census
MSA:Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:09Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:183.43 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5323515Source: Census
Place Name:Federal Way city; WashingtonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98101 | | 98092

Schools in ZIP Code 98093


We could not locate which school district 98093 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Washington Elementary School 20 E St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
District: Auburn School DistrictNearby
Special Ed School 502 4th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
District: Auburn School DistrictNearby
West Auburn Senior High School 401 W Main St
Auburn, WA 98001
District: Auburn School DistrictNearby
Auburn Opportunity Project 401 West Main Street
Auburn, WA 98001
District: Auburn School DistrictNearby
Auburn Senior High School 711 E Main St
Auburn, WA 98002
District: Auburn School DistrictNearby
Valley Christian School 1312 2nd St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
District: Private SchoolNearby
Green River Montessori 922 12th St Ne
Auburn, WA 98002
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holy Family Catholic School 505 17th St Se
Auburn, WA 98002
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98093


Green River College 12401 Se 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092-3622
Type: Post Secondary
Highlights Beauty Schools 2222 So. 314 St
Federal Way, WA 98003
Type: Post Secondary
Highline College 2400 S 240th St
Des Moines, WA 98198-9800
Type: Post Secondary
Northwest College Of Art & Design 1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101
Tacoma, WA 98402
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Washington-Tacoma Campus 1900 Commerce St
Tacoma, WA 98402-3100
Type: Post Secondary
Bates Technical College 1101 S Yakima Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

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  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov