King City Oregon Map

About King City, Oregon

King City is a locality in Washington County, Oregon, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,073. The population density is 2416.9 people per km². King City is located at 45.4026°N, 122.8040°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 97224.

King City lies cradled in a gentle basin, where the rolling hills of Washington County begin to soften their ascent towards the broader valleys. It lies 2.3 miles west-north-west of Tualatin, OR (from Tualatin, OR: bearing 304°T), and is situated 5.8 miles south of Beaverton. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle dampness, a promise of the Pacific's influence, and often, a soft, diffused light that seems to cling to the broadleaf maples and Douglas firs that fringe the residential neighborhoods. The landscape is a patchwork of manicured lawns and more wild, untamed verges, where blackberry brambles claw at the fences and the calls of unseen birds echo through the quiet streets. It is a place of understated beauty, where the land itself seems to breathe a slow, contented rhythm. The history of King City is intrinsically linked to the agricultural roots of the surrounding region, a legacy that still whispers in the occasional open field or the scent of distant farmland. Originally conceived as a planned community, its development was shaped by a vision of comfortable suburban living, drawing families drawn to its accessible location and peaceful atmosphere. While not a hub of heavy industry, King City's economy has long been supported by its proximity to larger metropolitan centers and the service industries that cater to its residents, fostering a local character of quiet industry and community engagement. The absence of grand, imposing landmarks is, in itself, a distinctive feature, allowing the simple, enduring beauty of the land and the everyday lives of its people to take center stage.

About This King City Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of King City, Oregon — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.402618, -122.803987. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on King City and Washington County.

Detailed location data for King City includes the ZIP code (97224), telephone area code (503, 971), county seat of Washington County (Hillsboro), and school district assignment (Tigard-Tualatin School District 23J). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct King City is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.