Monroe Washington Map

About Monroe, Washington

Monroe is a locality in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 19,755. The population density is 1193.0 people per km². Monroe is located at 47.8554°N, 121.9710°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98272.

Monroe rests in a shallow bowl of land, where the Skykomish and Snohomish rivers converge, their waters a murky green under the often-overcast Pacific Northwest sky. It lies 10.1 miles east of Mill Creek East, WA (from Mill Creek East, WA: bearing 82°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-north-east of Cottage Lake. Rolling hills, softened by a persistent dampness, rise gently from the valley floor, their slopes often cloaked in the deep, varied greens of evergreen forests and the muted browns of wintering deciduous trees. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in from all sides, even as the town itself hums with a quiet, domestic energy. Even on a gray day, the light possesses a peculiar softness, a diffuse glow that seems to emanate from the very moisture in the air, lending a subtle luminescence to the weathered wood of older buildings and the bright, resilient hues of garden flowers. The founding of Monroe was intrinsically tied to the rich agricultural lands that surround it, a legacy that still informs its character and economy. For generations, this valley has yielded bountiful harvests, from berries and apples to the hearty vegetables that still find their way to local markets. The convergence of the rivers not only fostered agriculture but also once hinted at a future as a transportation hub, a dream that, while not fully realized in the grandest sense, still echoes in the older infrastructure and the lingering sense of potential. Today, while agriculture remains a cornerstone, the town has diversified, with a growing number of residents finding work in nearby larger cities, yet many choose to remain in Monroe, drawn by its more relaxed pace and the enduring connection to the land that defines this corner of Snohomish County.

About This Monroe Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Monroe, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.855377, -121.970958. 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 Monroe and Snohomish County.

Detailed location data for Monroe includes the ZIP code (98272), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Snohomish County (Everett), and school district assignment (Monroe 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 Monroe is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.