Sunset Hill Washington Map

About Sunset Hill, Washington

Sunset Hill is a locality in King County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,200. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Sunset Hill is located at 47.6757°N, 122.3985°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98117.

Sunset Hill rises from the Puget Sound lowlands, a gentle swell of land overlooking the shimmering expanse of water to the west. It lies 5.3 miles north-west of Stevens, WA (from Stevens, WA: bearing 307°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north-north-west of Seattle. Here, the air carries the briny tang of the sea, mingling with the damp, earthy scent of evergreen forests that climb the slopes inland. Mature cedar and fir trees stand sentinel, their dark needles catching the diffused light of the Pacific Northwest sky, while the occasional manicured lawn hints at the human presence that has carefully sculpted this edge of the continent. The terrain itself is a study in subtle transitions, from the more open, sun-drenched plateaus that give the neighborhood its name, to the deeper, shaded ravines where ferns unfurl and the ground remains perpetually cool. The ever-present sound is the distant murmur of the Sound, a constant reminder of the vastness that lies just beyond the trees. The history of Sunset Hill is intrinsically tied to the maritime pulse of the region, its early development spurred by the very waterways that define its character. Long before it was a residential enclave, this land was part of the ancestral territories of the Coast Salish peoples, who navigated these shores and harvested from the abundant waters. Later, as Seattle grew, Sunset Hill became a desirable escape for those seeking a quieter life, its development marked by a progression of modest homes and later, more substantial residences, each seeking to capture the westward views. The local economy, once more directly linked to the timber and fishing industries of the broader region, has largely shifted towards service and knowledge-based sectors, with many residents commuting to the bustling urban centers. Yet, the echoes of its past remain, visible in the enduring connections to the water and the quiet appreciation for the natural beauty that continues to draw people to Sunset Hill.

About This Sunset Hill Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sunset Hill, 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 Sunset Hill and King County.

Detailed location data for Sunset Hill includes the ZIP code (98117), 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 Sunset Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.