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About Longbranch, Washington

Longbranch is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,638. The population density is 91.0 people per km². Longbranch is located at 47.2090°N, 122.7568°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98349.

Longbranch breathes the damp, salt-tinged air of the Puget Sound, a sliver of land reaching into the vast, grey-blue expanse. It lies 8.7 miles east-south-east of Grant, WA (from Grant, WA: bearing 112°T), and is situated 9.9 miles west of University Place. Here, Douglas firs and cedars, their branches perpetually draped in a soft mossy cloak, crowd the shoreline, their roots clinging to the steep, wooded slopes that plunge towards the water. The air carries the faint, sweet scent of decaying leaves and the sharp tang of brine, a constant reminder of the nearby ocean’s embrace. Sunlight, when it breaks through the persistent cloud cover, casts a diffused, almost ethereal glow on the undergrowth, illuminating the emerald hues of fern fronds and the dark, wet bark of ancient trees. The shore itself is a mosaic of smooth, sea-worn stones and driftwood bleached pale by the sun and salt, where the gentle lapping of waves is the prevailing sound. This quiet corner of the peninsula, Longbranch, has long drawn sustenance from the sea and the surrounding forests. Historically, the indigenous peoples of the Salish Sea utilized these shores for their rich bounty, a tradition echoed in the small, independent fishing operations that still dot the coastline, their weathered docks and colourful buoys testament to a enduring connection. The economy, once more reliant on logging, now finds a steadier rhythm in tourism and the quiet retirement of those drawn to the region’s serene beauty. Along the winding roads, glimpses of modest homes peek through the dense foliage, their gardens often bursting with rhododendrons and hydrangeas, adding splashes of vibrant colour against the muted greens and greys. The pace here is measured, dictated by the tides and the changing seasons, a deliberate counterpoint to the hurried world beyond the sound.

About This Longbranch Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Longbranch, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.208985, -122.756799. 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 Longbranch and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Longbranch includes the ZIP code (98351), 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 Longbranch is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.