Greenbank Washington Map

About Greenbank, Washington

Greenbank is a locality in Island County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,100. The population density is 80.0 people per km². Greenbank is located at 48.0981°N, 122.5729°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98253.

Greenbank rests on the western edge of Whidbey Island, a place where the salt-tinged air carries the scent of Douglas fir and the muted hum of island life. It lies 5.6 miles south-southwest of Camano, WA (from Camano, WA: bearing 201°T), and is situated 6.9 miles south of Island. The land here is a gentle slope towards the Puget Sound, its shores a mosaic of driftwood and tide pools, often softened by the persistent, pearly gray of the Pacific Northwest sky. Inland, rolling fields give way to denser woodlands, where ferns unfurl in the dappled shade and the quiet persistence of moss claims weathered logs. The light, especially in the late afternoon, can possess an almost ethereal quality, a soft diffusion that lends a contemplative mood to the landscape, making the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Olympic Mountains seem like whispered promises on the horizon. The history of Greenbank is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the bounty of the surrounding waters, a story woven from logging, farming, and the steady rhythm of island commerce. For generations, its economy has been shaped by the land’s generosity, from the early days of timber extraction to the more recent embrace of agriculture and viticulture, with vineyards now dotting the landscape, their neat rows a modern counterpoint to the wilder stretches. The Greenbank Farm, a prominent landmark, stands as a living testament to this agricultural heritage, a place where community events and artistic endeavors find a home amidst the historic barns and expansive grounds. The island's connection to the mainland is a vital artery, facilitated by the familiar ballet of ferries, a constant reminder of Greenbank's place within the larger, watery embrace of the Puget Sound.

About This Greenbank Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenbank, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 48.09815, -122.572935. 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 Greenbank and Island County.

Detailed location data for Greenbank includes the ZIP code (98253), telephone area code (206, 253), county seat of Island County (Coupeville), 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 Greenbank is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.