Raft Island Washington Map

About Raft Island, Washington

Raft Island is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It is a small community with a population of 333. The population density is 716.2 people per km². Raft Island is located at 47.3290°N, 122.6687°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98335.

Raft Island emerges from the shimmering waters of Puget Sound, a verdant sanctuary where the air carries the perpetual, briny tang of the sea. It lies 8.5 miles north-west of University Place, WA (from University Place, WA: bearing 319°T), and is situated 3.0 miles north-west of Artondale. Its shores are a mosaic of smooth, wave-worn stones and patches of dark, damp sand, embraced by a dense fringe of Douglas fir and western red cedar. The land itself rises gently, a series of low, rolling hills cloaked in a deep emerald green, their slopes often softened by the misty veils that drift in from the water, particularly in the early morning light. Here, life moves with the unhurried cadence of the tides, the rustle of leaves in the evergreen canopy a constant, soothing murmur. Once a place of quiet contemplation and perhaps a summer retreat for those seeking respite from the mainland's bustle, Raft Island's history is whispered in the weathered timbers of its older homes and the enduring presence of its ancient trees. The local economy, though small, is intrinsically tied to the surrounding waterways, with a handful of marinas and a quiet fishing tradition that still persists. It's a place where the past feels close at hand, a gentle reminder of earlier times, and where the simple act of watching the sun dip below the Olympic Mountains paints the sky in hues of apricot and rose, a daily spectacle that never fails to captivate.

About This Raft Island Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Raft Island, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.329, -122.6687. 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 Raft Island and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Raft Island includes the ZIP code (98335), 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 Raft Island is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.