Marietta-Alderwood Washington Map

About Marietta-Alderwood, Washington

Marietta-Alderwood is a locality in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,754. The population density is 236.9 people per km². Marietta-Alderwood is located at 48.7687°N, 122.5203°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98225.

Marietta-Alderwood rests on the edge of Puget Sound, a landscape shaped by the steady hand of the sea and the gentle rise of the land towards the foothills. It lies 1.6 miles west-north-west of Bellingham, WA (from Bellingham, WA: bearing 293°T), and is situated 6.3 miles south-south-east of Ferndale. Here, the air carries the briny tang of salt and pine, a constant reminder of the proximity to waterways that have long dictated the lives of those who call this place home. The terrain itself is a subtle interplay of flatlands near the shore and a more rolling topography as one moves inland, where dense evergreen forests begin their slow climb. Even in the midday sun, there's a soft, diffused quality to the light, filtering through the ancient firs and cedars, lending a sense of quietude to the natural surroundings. The history of Marietta-Alderwood is intrinsically tied to the bounty of its coastal environment and the industrious spirit of its early settlers. Logging and fishing were the lifeblood of the early economy, their echoes still present in the weathered docks and the occasional smell of woodsmoke that drifts through the neighborhoods. While the larger industries may have shifted, a resilient local economy persists, with a vibrant mix of small businesses catering to residents and the steady trickle of visitors drawn to the natural beauty. The area retains a distinct character, a blend of the practical and the picturesque, where the everyday rhythm of life unfolds against a backdrop of evergreen forests and the ever-present murmur of the Sound.

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This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Marietta-Alderwood, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.768738, -122.520336. 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 Marietta-Alderwood and Whatcom County.

Detailed location data for Marietta-Alderwood includes the ZIP code (98225), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Whatcom County (Bellingham), and school district assignment (Bellingham 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 Marietta-Alderwood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.