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About Wollochet, Washington

Wollochet is a locality in Pierce County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,689. The population density is 457.0 people per km². Wollochet is located at 47.2687°N, 122.5840°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98335.

Wollochet rests at the edge of Puget Sound's deep, cool waters, a place where the land slopes gently toward the sea. It lies 2.8 miles north-west of University Place, WA (from University Place, WA: bearing 325°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west of Tacoma. The air here carries the perpetual scent of salt and damp cedar, a constant reminder of the nearby Sound. Douglas firs, ancient and stoic, crowd the higher ground, their needles whispering secrets to the persistent, soft rain that often washes over the landscape. Below, the shoreline is a mosaic of driftwood, polished stones, and the occasional, unexpected gleam of a discarded shell, all softened by the muted, pearly light that defines this corner of the Pacific Northwest. The terrain itself is a study in quiet transition, from the dense, moss-draped forests to the more open, water-kissed expanses. The history of Wollochet is inextricably bound to the rhythm of the tides and the bounty of the surrounding forests. For generations, this land was a vital source of sustenance and shelter for indigenous peoples, their presence still felt in the quiet reverence of the old-growth trees. Later, the logging industry carved its path through the dense timber, shaping the early economy and leaving behind a legacy of weathered barns and the occasional ghost of a forgotten mill. Today, while remnants of that working past persist, Wollochet’s character is increasingly defined by its proximity to the water and the quiet hum of a life lived at a pace dictated by the seasons and the ebb and flow of the Sound. The land here holds a certain stillness, a patient endurance that speaks of countless dawns breaking over the water, each one painting the sky in hues of rose and lavender.

About This Wollochet Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Wollochet, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.268709, -122.584017. 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 Wollochet and Pierce County.

Detailed location data for Wollochet includes the ZIP code (98335), telephone area code (425), county seat of Pierce County (Tacoma), and school district assignment (Peninsula 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 Wollochet is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.