Alder, Washington
Alder: Situated in the Cascade Range foothills of Pierce County at an elevation of 1237 feet, this rural community lies along the Nisqually River near Mount Rainier.
About
Alder is a city located in the county of Pierce in the U.S. state of Washington.
Quick Facts about Alder
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.8004,-122.2901 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 15:16:20 (9th June 2026) |
| Weather | 49℉ Rain 7-days weather |
Geography
Alder is located at 46°48'1"N 122°17'24"W (46.8003800, -122.2901100).
Alder map
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Weather
Rain. Cloudy. Low around 49, with temperatures rising to around 51 overnight. South southwest wind 1 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ra...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Alder, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 236230 | Pacific Lutheran University | Tacoma (WA) | 98447-0003 |
Nearby Transit Stations (8)
Rail and bus stations connected to Alder, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLW | Centennial Station | 6600 Yelm Highway S.E. | RAIL |
| TAC | Tacoma Dome Station | 1001 Puyallup Avenue | RAIL |
| CTL | Centralia station | 210 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| TUK | Tukwila station | 7301 South 158th St. | RAIL |
| KEL | Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center | 501 South First Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Alder.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| La Grand Post Office | La Grande (WA) | 98348 |
Other cities in Pierce County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pierce County , WA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma | 219,945 | The third most populous city in Washington. |
| Lakewood | 59,829 | The most populous city in Pierce County, Washington. |
| South Hill | 52,431 | Town in Virginia |
| Puyallup | 42,569 | The second-largest city in Pierce County, Washington. |
| Parkland | 35,803 | City in Broward County, Florida, United States |
| University Place | 34,090 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| Spanaway | 27,227 | Census designated place |
| Bonney Lake | 22,572 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| Frederickson | 18,719 | Census designated place |
| Elk Plain | 14,205 | Census designated place |
| Edgewood | 13,410 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| Artondale | 12,653 | Census designated place |
| Prairie Ridge | 11,464 | Census designated place |
| Gig Harbor | 10,873 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |
| Sumner | 10,551 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America |
| Fife | 10,458 | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States |