Kenmore Washington Map

About Kenmore, Washington

Kenmore is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 23,741. The population density is 1480.2 people per km². Kenmore is located at 47.7573°N, 122.2440°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98028.

Kenmore rests on the northernmost tip of Lake Washington, a place where the water's edge meets a gentle rise of land that spills into the Sammamish River. It lies 1.8 miles west of Bothell, WA (from Bothell, WA: bearing 259°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north-north-west of Kirkland. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a softened, almost pearlescent light, reflecting off the broad expanse of the lake and lending a quiet glow to the surrounding trees. Douglas firs and western red cedars, remnants of a wilder past, still punctuate the suburban landscape, their deep green a constant reminder of the Pacific Northwest’s verdant heart. The terrain itself is a study in subtle shifts, a succession of low hills and flatlands that speak of glacial sculpting and the patient work of rivers, creating a comfortable, walkable scale for Kenmore. The history of Kenmore is deeply intertwined with the waterways that define it, initially serving as a vital link in the region’s transportation network before the advent of modern roads. Logging and small-scale agriculture once formed the backbone of its economy, with timber mills humming along the riverbanks and farms dotting the more open spaces. Today, Kenmore has evolved, its economy now a blend of light industrial parks and a growing service sector, catering to the needs of its residents and the broader metropolitan area. The city is also home to a significant presence of The Boeing Company, a modern industrial giant whose operations cast a long shadow, yet the proximity to the water, particularly Log Boom Park with its public access and views of the Olympic Mountains on clear days, continues to anchor Kenmore to a more elemental sense of place.

About This Kenmore Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Kenmore, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.75732, -122.244015. 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 Kenmore and King County.

Detailed location data for Kenmore includes the ZIP code (98028), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment (Northshore 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 Kenmore is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.