Zillah Washington Map

About Zillah, Washington

Zillah is a locality in Yakima County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,140. The population density is 670.8 people per km². Zillah is located at 46.4021°N, 120.2620°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98953.

Zillah lies at the eastern edge of Washington's Cascade Rain Shadow, a sun-drenched expanse where the land surrenders its verdant cloak to the arid embrace of the Columbia Plateau. It lies 13.2 miles west-northwest of Sunnyside, WA (from Sunnyside, WA: bearing 294°T), and is situated 2.8 miles northeast of Toppenish. Here, the earth is a muted ochre, a canvas painted with the disciplined rows of orchards and vineyards that stretch towards the distant, jagged horizon. The air, even in the hushed cool of morning, carries the dry perfume of ripening fruit and sun-baked soil, a constant reminder of the elemental forces shaping this landscape. The Yakima River, a silver thread of life, meanders through the valley, its waters reflecting the immense, often pale blue, Washington sky. The story of Zillah is deeply entwined with the bounty of this land, a narrative of human ingenuity coaxing forth abundance from a seemingly stark environment. This region, once the domain of ancient peoples who understood the river's pulse, was settled by pioneers drawn to its agricultural promise, their efforts transforming the arid plains into a fertile breadbasket. Today, Zillah thrives as a vital hub within the Yakima Valley's renowned wine and fruit-growing economy, its orchards yielding apples, cherries, and peaches that find their way to tables far and wide. The town itself, a collection of modest buildings and welcoming storefronts, hums with the quiet industry of its people, their lives a testament to the enduring spirit of those who cultivate the earth.

About This Zillah Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Zillah, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 46.402073, -120.261999. 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 Zillah and Yakima County.

Detailed location data for Zillah includes the ZIP code (98953), telephone area code (509), county seat of Yakima County (Yakima), and school district assignment (Zillah 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 Zillah is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.