Des Moines Washington Map

About Des Moines, Washington

Des Moines is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 32,823. The population density is 1959.2 people per km². Des Moines is located at 47.4018°N, 122.3243°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98148.

Des Moines, a waterfront community, exhales the salty tang of Puget Sound, its shores a mosaic of weathered driftwood and the occasional glint of sea glass. It lies 3.6 miles south of SeaTac, WA (from SeaTac, WA: bearing 182°T), and is situated 4.4 miles west-north-west of Kent. The land here, a gently sloping descent from the higher neighborhoods, breathes with the cool, damp air that rolls in from the west, carrying the murmur of gulls and the distant thrum of ferries. Low-slung buildings, many bearing the patina of decades, hug the coastline, their windows reflecting the ever-shifting, pearlescent sky. The character of Des Moines is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the tides dictates the pace of life, and the ever-present water lends a contemplative stillness to the daily routines. The history of Des Moines is inextricably linked to its maritime heritage and a once-thriving boat-building industry that lent a certain rugged industriousness to its early days. The waterfront, now a vibrant hub for recreational boating and fishing, still echoes with the craftsmanship of generations who understood the intricate dance of wood and wave. Local businesses, many family-run, draw sustenance from the surrounding waters, their storefronts displaying the day's catch or the latest nautical gear. The gentle curve of the shoreline, a favored spot for evening strolls, offers panoramic views of the Olympic Mountains, their snow-capped peaks a constant, majestic backdrop against the often-overcast sky. This enduring connection to the sea, a blend of practical enterprise and natural beauty, defines the soul of Des Moines.

About This Des Moines Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Des Moines, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.401766, -122.32429. 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 Des Moines and King County.

Detailed location data for Des Moines includes the ZIP code (98198), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment (Highline 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 Des Moines is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.