Lakewood Pierce County Washington Map

About Lakewood Pierce County, Washington

Lakewood Pierce County is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 62,937. The population density is 1426.0 people per km². Lakewood Pierce County is located at 47.1718°N, 122.5185°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98499.

Lakewood Pierce County unfolds under a sky that often carries the soft, bruised hues of approaching rain, a constant reminder of the Pacific Northwest's damp embrace. Rolling hills, softened by decades of rain and the persistent march of Douglas firs and western red cedars, give way to flatter expanses where the land breathes easier. The air here, especially after a shower, carries the clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that clings to the skin. Ponds and small lakes, remnants of glacial activity, dot the landscape, their still surfaces reflecting the ever-present, muted light. Creeks, fed by the surrounding higher ground, murmur their way through the terrain, their waters a cool, clear passage through the green. The history of Lakewood Pierce County is a story of military presence and a burgeoning suburban identity, a place that grew outwards from the bedrock of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This significant military installation has shaped the very character of Lakewood Pierce County, infusing it with a transient yet robust population and influencing its economic rhythm. Beyond the barracks and training grounds, the local economy has diversified, embracing retail, services, and a growing tech sector, a modern counterpoint to the enduring agricultural roots of the wider county. The lakes, once more central to the local identity as summer retreats, now exist alongside bustling commercial corridors, a curious juxtaposition of quiet repose and energetic commerce, a constant hum beneath the vast, watchful sky.

About This Lakewood Pierce County Map Page

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

Detailed location data for Lakewood Pierce County includes the ZIP code (98499), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), 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 Lakewood Pierce County is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.