Prosser Washington Map

About Prosser, Washington

Prosser is a locality in Benton County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,305. The population density is 464.2 people per km². Prosser is located at 46.2068°N, 119.7689°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 99350.

Prosser sits where the Yakima River, a ribbon of muted silver under the vast, pale blue sky, begins its slow journey eastward. It lies 14.8 miles west-south-west of Benton, WA (from Benton, WA: bearing 239°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east-south-east of Grandview. The landscape here is a study in subtle gradients, a rolling expanse of golden grasses and sagebrush that stretches towards distant, hazy hills. Sunlight, when it arrives, possesses a peculiar clarity, illuminating the dust motes dancing in the air and casting sharp, defined shadows across the dry earth. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a mixture of sun-baked earth and the faint, sweet perfume of distant orchards. This is a place shaped by water and will, where the fertile soil, irrigated by intricate systems, supports a thriving agricultural heart. For generations, Prosser has been a nexus for the bounty of the Yakima Valley, its economy deeply rooted in the cultivation of apples, cherries, and wine grapes, the latter gaining international acclaim and drawing a quiet appreciation from connoisseurs. The echoes of its early days as a railroad town and agricultural hub are still discernible in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture that lines its main streets, a testament to the hard work and enduring spirit of its people. The town hums with a gentle, purposeful energy, a place where the turning of the seasons dictates the rhythm of life, and the promise of harvest hangs, sweet and tangible, in the warm, dry air.

About This Prosser Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Prosser, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.2068, -119.768922. 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 Prosser and Benton County.

Detailed location data for Prosser includes the ZIP code (99350), telephone area code (509), county seat of Benton County (Prosser), and school district assignment (Prosser 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 Prosser is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.