Pest control · Federal Way, Washington
Pest control in Federal Way, WA
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 49% of Federal Way's homes are detached houses[1], and 9% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Federal Way, in King County — ZIPs 98003, 98023, counts 99,729 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Federal Way at a glance for pest control
- Population (2025 est.)
- 99,729[2]-1.3% since 2020
- County
- King[2]
- Land area
- 22.3 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 49%[1]the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 9%[1]the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 45%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- -1.3%[2]the 6th-slowest-growing of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 22.3 sq mi[3]city limits
What Federal Way's numbers say about pest control
Federal Way counts 99,729 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack -1.3% since 2020[2]. The city spans 22.3 square miles at 4,469 residents per square mile (the 6th densest) and sits entirely in King County, served by ZIP codes 98003, 98023[3].
Building amid 1.3% decline since 2020 pushes construction into previously open land, which stirs up the pests already living there — and denser housing gives them more neighboring homes to visit.
Mail to Federal Way goes through 2 ZIP codes — 98003 (46% of the city's land), 98023 (46% of the city's land)[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Auburn (6.0 mi E), Kent (7.9 mi NE) and Puyallup (9.4 mi S)[3].
49% of Federal Way's 37,479 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 7th-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Auburn (51%), Kent (52%), and Puyallup (56%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
9% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the 3rd-lowest share of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover; Auburn (15%), Kent (10%), and Puyallup (13%) nearby), and population changed -1.3% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 4,469 people live per square mile of land across 22.3 square miles[2][3] — the 6th-densest of the 15 Seattle-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
45% of households rent and 55% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Finding pest control help around Federal Way
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Before you pick up the phone: choosing a pest-control plan
The data underneath this Federal Way page
| Measure | Federal Way | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growth since 2020 | -1.3% | -0.4% | 1 pts slower |
| Residents per sq mi | 4,469 | 4,016 | 11% denser |
| Detached single-family | 49% | 51% | 2 pts lower |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1985 | 1 year older |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 1 | 1 | same as median |
| Renter-occupied | 45% | 45% | same as median |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Seattle-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Way | 4,469 | -1.3% | 99,729 |
| Auburn 6.0 mi | 2,894 | -2.4% | 86,301 |
| Kent 7.9 mi | 4,016 | -0.4% | 134,871 |
| Puyallup 9.4 mi | 2,971 | -0.7% | 42,682 |
| Renton 13.4 mi | 4,459 | -1.8% | 104,975 |
| Lakewood 13.6 mi | 3,678 | -1.4% | 62,755 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 37,479 |
| Detached single-family | 18,430 (49%) |
| Occupied homes | 35,717 |
| Owner-occupied | 19,757 (55%) |
| Renter-occupied | 15,960 (45%) |
| Median home value | $552,800 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 179 | 0.5% | ±104 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 3,174 | 8.5% | ±530 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 3,581 | 9.6% | ±526 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 6,512 | 17.4% | ±692 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 9,006 | 24.0% | ±760 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 7,627 | 20.4% | ±713 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 5,418 | 14.5% | ±456 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 1,235 | 3.3% | ±319 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 208 | 0.6% | ±81 |
| 1939 or earlier | 539 | 1.4% | ±213 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Federal Way's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 98003 | 46% | 89% |
| 98023 | 46% | 100% |
Common Federal Way pest control questions
My Federal Way home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 9% of Federal Way homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Federal Way. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 45% of Federal Way households rent[1].
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NOAA Storm Events Database
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.