Alderton Washington Map

About Alderton, Washington

Alderton is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,706. The population density is 192.8 people per km². Alderton is located at 47.1695°N, 122.2293°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98390.

Alderton rests in a gentle hollow, a place where the land sighs and exhales. It lies 2.7 miles north-east of South Hill, WA (from South Hill, WA: bearing 44°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south of Auburn. The air here carries the damp, earthy scent of the Pacific Northwest, a constant reminder of the verdant forests that press in from all sides, their towering firs and cedars forming a deep green backdrop. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present clouds, spills in shafts of liquid gold, illuminating patches of moss-draped undergrowth and the rich, dark soil of the valley floor. The terrain rolls with a quiet, unpretentious grace, the land itself seeming to hold its breath, waiting for the next season's unfolding. A network of small, meandering creeks, their waters cool and clear, thread through the landscape, their gentle murmur a constant undercurrent to the rustling leaves. The history of Alderton is tied to the rich agricultural bounty of the Puyallup Valley, a legacy evident in the fields that still give way to the encroaching wild. For generations, the fertile land has sustained a quiet economy, primarily focused on farming, with berries and hops once prominent crops that shaped the local character. While the larger agricultural operations have shifted, a spirit of cultivation lingers, seen in the well-tended gardens and the small farms that dot the periphery of Alderton. The presence of the nearby river, a vital artery for transport and sustenance in earlier times, still lends a certain rhythm to life, a sense of connection to the water and the land. It’s a place where the past feels present, not as a heavy burden, but as the bedrock upon which the quiet, enduring life of Alderton is built.

About This Alderton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Alderton, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.169546, -122.229284. 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 Alderton and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Alderton includes the ZIP code (98372), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Sumner School District). 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 Alderton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.