Fox Island Washington Map

About Fox Island, Washington

Fox Island is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. Fox Island is located at 47.2607°N, 122.6371°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98333.

Fox Island rises from the Puget Sound, a verdant presence fringed with salt-sprayed conifers and stoic firs. It lies 4.4 miles west-north-west of University Place, WA (from University Place, WA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west of Tacoma. The land itself is a gentle swell, a series of rolling hills carpeted in a deep, mossy green, punctuated by the occasional clearing where sunlight spills like honey onto the damp earth. Along its western edge, the water laps with a quiet persistence, smoothing pebbles and driftwood into a mosaic of muted tones. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine needles and the briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the island’s maritime embrace, and the low, persistent murmur of the tide provides a steady soundtrack to the island's days. Originally a place of seasonal fishing camps for the Puyallup Tribe, Fox Island’s modern history began with logging and a brief flirtation with a planned resort community that never quite materialized. Today, its economy is tied to the mainland, with many residents commuting across the bridge, but a distinct island character persists. The island’s small population fosters a sense of close-knit familiarity, where neighbors know each other’s cars and the changing seasons are marked by the blooming of rhododendrons rather than grand festivals. There are no bustling commercial centers, just quiet residential streets winding through the trees, and the occasional roadside stand selling local produce, a small nod to the agricultural roots that still cling to the soil.

About This Fox Island Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Fox Island, 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 Fox Island and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Fox Island includes the ZIP code (98333), 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 Fox Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.