Tillicum Washington Map

About Tillicum, Washington

Tillicum is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,500. The population density is 1800.0 people per km². Tillicum is located at 47.1234°N, 122.5571°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98433.

Tillicum rests on the western edge of the vast Puget Sound, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water and the air often carries the brine of the sea. It lies 3.8 miles south-south-west of Lakewood, WA (from Lakewood, WA: bearing 209°T), and is situated 3.8 miles south-south-west of Lakewood Pierce County. Dense evergreen forests, a deep, verdant cloak of fir and cedar, spill down to meet the shoreline, their shadows stretching long and cool across the terrain. Here, the light filters through the canopy with a muted, emerald quality, especially in the quiet hours of morning, and the scent of damp earth and pine needles is a constant, subtle perfume. The terrain itself is a study in soft curves and broad, open vistas, with glimpses of the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Olympic Mountains often gracing the western horizon, a majestic, silent backdrop to the daily life unfolding below. The history of Tillicum is deeply intertwined with the bounty of the Sound and the rich, fertile land. For generations, this area has been a place of harvest, from the salmon that once teemed in its waters to the agricultural produce that continues to be cultivated on its farms. The local economy, though diversified, still carries the imprint of its foundational industries, with a quiet hum of activity that speaks of steady work rather than frantic growth. The waterways are not just scenery but arteries, serving as conduits for both commerce and recreation, and the rhythm of Tillicum is a gentle cadence, dictated by the tides and the changing seasons, a testament to a life lived in close communion with the natural world.

About This Tillicum Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Tillicum, 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 Tillicum and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Tillicum includes the ZIP code (98498), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), 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 Tillicum is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.