Jefferson Washington Map

About Jefferson, Washington

Jefferson is a locality in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 31,000. The population density is 12.0 people per km². Jefferson is located at 47.7425°N, 123.3040°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98368.

Jefferson lies cradled in the embrace of the Olympic Peninsula, where dense evergreen forests, thick with the scent of damp earth and cedar, spill down towards the grey, often mist-veiled waters of the Hood Canal. It lies 22.5 miles north-north-west of Mason, WA (from Mason, WA: bearing 347°T), and is situated 19.4 miles west-north-west of Brinnon. The air here is perpetually cool, carrying the briny tang of the sea and the deep, resinous perfume of the firs. The land itself is a study in gentle slopes and shadowed hollows, the narrow, winding roads often disappearing into tunnels of emerald foliage, only to emerge onto glimpses of water that gleam like polished slate under the diffused Pacific light. Even on clearer days, the sun seems to filter through a perpetual veil, softening the edges of the world and lending a quiet, introspective quality to the landscape. This quiet corner of the Olympic Peninsula, Jefferson, was once a hub for the timber industry, its fortunes tied to the mighty trees that still dominate its surroundings. The echoes of that past are subtle now, found in the weathered wood of older buildings and the occasional, almost forgotten, logging road that snakes into the wilderness. Today, the economy of Jefferson is more diverse, with a growing number of residents drawn to its natural beauty and slower pace of life, many finding work in small businesses, tourism, or the burgeoning creative arts scene. The waterfront, though not grand, offers a quiet charm, with small boats bobbing gently and the distant cry of gulls a constant reminder of the proximity to the Puget Sound. The local character is one of quiet resilience and a deep connection to the natural world, a sense that life here unfolds with the turning of the seasons rather than the ticking of a clock.

About This Jefferson Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jefferson, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.742454, -123.304006. 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 Jefferson and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Jefferson includes the ZIP code (98368), telephone area code (425), county seat of Jefferson County (Port Townsend), and school district assignment. 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 Jefferson is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.