Fife Heights Washington Map

About Fife Heights, Washington

Fife Heights is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,446. The population density is 592.9 people per km². Fife Heights is located at 47.2590°N, 122.3457°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98422.

Fife Heights rises from the fertile Puyallup Valley floor, a patchwork of emerald fields and shadowed woodlands where the air often carries the damp, earthy scent of approaching rain. It lies 4.6 miles south-south-west of Federal Way, WA (from Federal Way, WA: bearing 200°T), and is situated 4.6 miles east of Tacoma. The land here is a study in gentle slopes, rising towards the distant, snow-capped sentinels of the Cascade Mountains, their peaks a constant, silent promise of grandeur. Mature firs and cedars stand sentinel along the edges of properties, their dark needles catching the diffused light that filters through the often-overcast skies, creating a sense of quiet enclosure. This is a place where the suburban sprawl meets the persistent green of agricultural land, a transition marked by the occasional weathered barn and the hum of traffic on arterial roads that bind it to the wider region. The history of Fife Heights is inextricably linked to the rich agricultural heritage of the Puyallup Valley, a land once dominated by berry farms and dairy operations that fed the growing populations of the Puget Sound. While the intense cultivation has lessened, remnants of that past linger in the names of local roads and the enduring connection to the land. The local economy, while diversifying, still feels the subtle influence of its agricultural roots, with small businesses catering to both the residential population and the remaining agricultural enterprises. The nearby waterways, tributaries of the Puyallup River, have historically been vital for irrigation and transportation, and their presence continues to shape the character of Fife Heights, offering quiet spots for reflection and a connection to the natural world.

About This Fife Heights Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fife Heights, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.258989, -122.345678. 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 Fife Heights and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Fife Heights includes the ZIP code (98422), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Fife Public Schools). 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 Fife Heights is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.