Shoreline Washington Map

About Shoreline, Washington

Shoreline is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 61,431. The population density is 1967.2 people per km². Shoreline is located at 47.7557°N, 122.3415°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98155.

Shoreline unfolds with a gentle, westward slope towards Puget Sound, a landscape of suburban grace punctuated by the emerald promise of evergreen forests and the quiet, persistent murmur of rainfall. It lies 4.1 miles south-south-east of Edmonds, WA (from Edmonds, WA: bearing 156°T), and is situated 8.0 miles north-west of Kirkland. The air here often carries the damp, earthy scent of moss and decaying leaves, especially after a soft Pacific Northwest shower, and the light, particularly in the late afternoon, can cast a diffused, almost pearlescent glow on the neatly trimmed lawns and the sturdy, practical architecture of its homes. Creeks, like Thornton Creek, thread their way through the terrain, their banks often overgrown with ferns and salal, a constant reminder of the water's patient, erosive journey. The character of Shoreline is one of quiet diligence, a place where life proceeds with a steady, unpretentious rhythm, a sprawling canvas of domesticity beneath the vast, often overcast, Pacific sky. The history of Shoreline is deeply intertwined with the development of King County, evolving from its early days as a collection of rural homesteads and logging camps into the vibrant, diverse residential center it is today. Its economic pulse, once driven by the timber industry that shaped much of the region, now beats with a more varied rhythm, a blend of retail, services, and the steady employment that supports its considerable population. The presence of Shoreline Community College contributes a youthful energy, a hub of learning and aspiration that mirrors the outward-looking nature of the community. While not boasting dramatic natural landmarks, Shoreline finds its beauty in the accessible green spaces, the neighborhood parks, and the proximity to the larger, wilder beauty of Puget Sound, a constant, shimmering invitation to the west.

About This Shoreline Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Shoreline, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.755653, -122.341518. 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 Shoreline and King County.

Detailed location data for Shoreline includes the ZIP code (98133), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of King County (Seattle), and school district assignment (Shoreline 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 Shoreline is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.