Essex, Washington
Essex: Located in Thurston County, Washington, at an elevation of 184 feet, this unincorporated community is situated in the Skookumchuck River valley south of Olympia.
About
Essex is a city located in the county of Thurston in the U.S. state of Washington.
Quick Facts about Essex
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Thurston County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.8040,-123.0065 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 23:20:43 (15th September 2026) |
| Weather | 47℉ Areas Of Fog 7-days weather |
Geography
Essex is located at 46°48'14"N 123°0'24"W (46.8039900, -123.0065300).
Essex map
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Weather
Areas of fog after 11pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 47, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. West southwest wind around 1 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Essex, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234845 | Centralia College | Centralia (WA) | 98531-4099 |
Nearby Transit Stations (13)
Rail and bus stations connected to Essex, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CTL | Centralia station | 210 Railroad Avenue | RAIL |
| OLW | Centennial Station | 6600 Yelm Highway S.E. | RAIL |
| TAC | Tacoma Dome Station | 1001 Puyallup Avenue | RAIL |
| KEL | Kelso Multimodal Transportation Center | 501 South First Street | RAIL |
| ART | Astoria Transit Center | 900 Marine Drive | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Essex.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester Post Office | Rochester (WA) | 98579 |
| Centralia Carrier Annex Post Office | Centralia (WA) | 98531 |
| Galvin Post Office | Galvin (WA) | 98544 |
| Bucoda Post Office | Bucoda (WA) | 98530 |
| Centralia Post Office | Centralia (WA) | 98531 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Essex, Maryland This Baltimore County community is situated at an elevation of 39 feet. with a population of 1,832,752 people.
- Essex, Connecticut town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. with a population of 6,634 people.
- Essex, Massachusetts town in Essex County, New York. with a population of 3,824 people.
Other cities in Thurston County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Thurston County , WA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lacey | 54,178 | The most populous city in Thurston County, Washington. |
| Olympia | 53,620 | The capital of Washington state. |
| Tumwater | 24,272 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
| Yelm | 9,591 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
| Grand Mound | 2,981 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
| North Yelm | 2,906 | Census designated place |
| Rainier | 2,350 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |
| Tenino | 1,867 | City in Thurston County, Washington, United States |