Artondale Washington Map

About Artondale, Washington

Artondale is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 14,073. The population density is 405.6 people per km². Artondale is located at 47.2995°N, 122.6207°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98335.

Artondale rises from the land with a quiet dignity, a place where the mist often clings to the Douglas firs like a soft, damp shawl. It lies 5.5 miles north-west of University Place, WA (from University Place, WA: bearing 323°T), and is situated 8.9 miles west-north-west of Tacoma. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and shadowed hollows, the earth rich with the decay of centuries of evergreen growth, a scent that perfumes the air after a rain. Sunlight, when it breaks through, filters down in luminous shafts, catching the emerald mosses that carpet fallen logs and the ferns that unfurl their delicate fronds in the undergrowth. The air itself carries a crisp coolness, a constant reminder of the proximity of the Puget Sound, and the hushed rustle of leaves often forms the dominant soundtrack to the passing hours in Artondale. The history of Artondale is closely tied to the bounty of the surrounding forests and the waters that lie just beyond its western edge. For generations, the economy was shaped by logging, the deep woods yielding timber that built communities and fueled distant industries. Evidence of this past can still be found in the weathered remnants of old logging roads that snake through the hills, and in the quiet pride of those whose families have long called this place home. Today, while the scent of sawdust is less potent, the connection to the land persists, with a growing emphasis on smaller-scale agriculture and a burgeoning appreciation for the natural beauty that defines Artondale, drawing visitors who seek a respite from the clamor of larger cities.

About This Artondale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Artondale, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.299542, -122.620685. 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 Artondale and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Artondale includes the ZIP code (98335), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Peninsula 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 Artondale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.