South Hill Washington Map

About South Hill, Washington

South Hill is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 68,025. The population density is 1416.0 people per km². South Hill is located at 47.1412°N, 122.2701°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98374.

South Hill rises with a gentle swell from the Puyallup Valley, a broad expanse of fertile land where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of blooming orchards and the damp earth after a soft Pacific Northwest rain. It lies 3.2 miles south-south-east of Puyallup, WA (from Puyallup, WA: bearing 161°T), and is situated 7.8 miles east of Parkland. Evergreen trees, their dark needles catching the diffused light, punctuate the landscape, their sturdy forms a constant presence against a sky that can shift from a pearlescent grey to a startling, clear blue. The streets here curve with a sense of unhurried purpose, lined with homes that speak of enduring families and the quiet accumulation of ordinary lives, a place where the murmur of traffic is softened by the rustle of leaves and the distant hum of lawnmowers on a summer afternoon. The history of South Hill is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding valley, a legacy still visible in the occasional remnants of berry farms and the enduring presence of family-owned nurseries that continue to cultivate the land. Once a more rural outpost, its proximity to larger urban centers has seen a steady influx of residents, transforming its character while retaining a distinct local flavor. The economy here, though diversified, still benefits from its agricultural roots, with a strong emphasis on horticulture and landscaping services, and a burgeoning retail sector that caters to its growing population. South Hill itself, a place of quiet industry and a steady, dependable rhythm, offers a glimpse into a community that has adapted and endured, its identity shaped by both the land it occupies and the people who call it home.

About This South Hill Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Hill, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.141212, -122.270118. 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 South Hill and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for South Hill includes the ZIP code (98374), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Puyallup 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 South Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.