Freeland Washington Map

About Freeland, Washington

Freeland is a locality in Island County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,548. The population density is 195.7 people per km². Freeland is located at 48.0095°N, 122.5260°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98249.

Freeland, a place where the air often carries the damp, salty tang of the Salish Sea, unfolds across a gentle slope towards the water. It lies 13.2 miles south of Island, WA (from Island, WA: bearing 169°T), and is situated 6.4 miles north-north-east of Hansville. The landscape here is a soft embrace of evergreen forests, their needles a deep, resonant green that seems to absorb the abundant Pacific Northwest light, and open meadows dotted with wildflowers in the warmer months. Roads wind through this verdant expanse, sometimes offering glimpses of the deep blue of Holmes Harbor to the east, a sheltered inlet that acts as a placid mirror to the often-moody sky. The character of Freeland is one of quiet persistence, a place where the wildness of the island presses in, softened by the deliberate cultivation of gardens and the thoughtful placement of homes that seem to have grown organically from the earth. Historically, Freeland’s story is intertwined with the logging industry that once defined much of Whidbey Island, the scent of sawdust and pine resin a lingering ghost in the collective memory. Later, the land was parceled and sold, attracting a diverse population drawn to the island's natural beauty and relative tranquility. Today, the local economy is a mosaic, with small businesses catering to residents and the steady stream of visitors who come to explore the island's many offerings, from the nearby state parks to the artisan shops and farmers' markets. The rhythm of Freeland is dictated less by the clock and more by the tides, the changing seasons, and the quiet satisfaction of a life lived in close communion with the land and sea.

About This Freeland Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Freeland, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.009537, -122.525983. 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 Freeland and Island County.

Detailed location data for Freeland includes the ZIP code (98249), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Island County (Coupeville), and school district assignment (South Whidbey 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 Freeland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.