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About Edmonds, Washington

Edmonds is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 42,735. The population density is 1852.6 people per km². Edmonds is located at 47.8107°N, 122.3774°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98026.

Edmonds breathes the saline air of Puget Sound, its shores a gentle embrace against the vast, shimmering expanse of water. It lies 3.0 miles west-south-west of Lynnwood, WA (from Lynnwood, WA: bearing 256°T), and is situated 4.1 miles north-north-west of Shoreline. The landscape here is a study in soft transitions: the rolling hills of Snohomish County gradually yield to the flat, pebbled beaches that define Edmonds' western edge, where driftwood, bleached silver by sun and sea, lies scattered like forgotten bones. Evergreens, their needles a deep, resinous green, cling to the slopes, their scent mingling with the briny tang of the tide. In the distance, the Olympic Mountains often wear a crown of snow, their jagged peaks a majestic counterpoint to the smooth, slate-grey waters that lap at the shore. The light here, especially in the late afternoon, possesses a luminous quality, turning the water into a sheet of hammered pewter and casting long, ethereal shadows that stretch and soften the edges of the day. The history of Edmonds is a story of maritime roots and a persistent connection to the sea. Founded by a land developer who envisioned a thriving port, Edmonds quickly became a hub for timber and fishing, its early economy fueled by the bounty of the surrounding waters and forests. The ferry terminal, a constant hum of activity, remains a vital artery, connecting this coastal enclave to the Kitsap Peninsula and whispering tales of generations who have crossed these waters. Today, Edmonds retains a character shaped by its past, a place where art galleries and independent boutiques thrive alongside the working waterfront, a testament to a community that values both its heritage and its creative spirit. The air often carries the faint, sweet scent of blooming rhododendrons, a signature of the region’s verdant embrace, a subtle perfume of a place that has weathered time with quiet grace.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Edmonds, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Edmonds and Snohomish County.

Detailed location data for Edmonds includes the ZIP code (98020), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Snohomish County (Everett), and school district assignment (Edmonds 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 Edmonds is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.