Redondo Washington Map

About Redondo, Washington

Redondo is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,200. The population density is 680.0 people per km². Redondo is located at 47.3484°N, 122.3235°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98003.

Redondo unfolds along the Puget Sound's edge, a place where the land slants gently toward the water, cloaked in the deep greens of Douglas fir and cedar. It lies 1.9 miles north-north-west of Federal Way, WA (from Federal Way, WA: bearing 344°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north-east of Tacoma. The air here carries the briny tang of the Sound, mingling with the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in. Low, rolling hills, softened by years of rain and growth, cradle the scattered homes and businesses, their roofs often slick with moisture, reflecting the often-grey, sometimes luminous, Pacific Northwest sky. Even on the clearest days, a certain diffused light seems to permeate the landscape, lending a muted, almost velvety quality to the scene, a quiet beauty that doesn't shout but rather whispers. The history of Redondo is tied to the timber that once dominated these hills, a legacy that still whispers in the names of streets and the sturdy bones of older buildings. Loggers and fishermen were the original architects of this coast, their livelihoods carved from the very trees and the rich waters of the Sound. Today, while the echoes of that industry remain, the economy of Redondo has broadened, embracing a more diverse character. It’s a place where small businesses thrive, catering to both the local residents and the occasional visitor drawn by the promise of the water. The proximity to the larger urban centers means Redondo retains a sense of its own identity, a community that appreciates the quiet hum of daily life, punctuated by the cry of gulls and the distant thrum of ferries crossing the Sound.

About This Redondo Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Redondo, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Redondo and King County.

Detailed location data for Redondo includes the ZIP code (98198), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment. 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 Redondo is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.