Fairfax, Washington
Fairfax: Nestled in the forested foothills northwest of Mount Rainier National Park, this unincorporated Pierce County community sits at an elevation of 1362 feet along the Carbon River.
About
Fairfax is a city located in the county of Pierce in the U.S. state of Washington.
Quick Facts about Fairfax
| State | Washington (United States) |
| County | Pierce County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.0104,-122.0162 |
| Time Zone | America/Los_Angeles |
| Local time | 04:29:20 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 40℉ Light Rain Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Fairfax is located at 47°0'37"N 122°0'58"W (47.0103800, -122.0162200).
Fairfax map
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Weather
Rain likely. Cloudy. Low around 40, with temperatures rising to around 44 overnight. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%...
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fairfax, WA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 439145 | Pierce College-Puyallup | Lakewood (WA) | 98498-1999 |
Nearby Transit Stations (14)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fairfax, WA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAC | Tacoma Dome Station | 1001 Puyallup Avenue | RAIL |
| TUK | Tukwila station | 7301 South 158th St. | RAIL |
| OLW | Centennial Station | 6600 Yelm Highway S.E. | RAIL |
| SEA | King Street Station | 303 South Jackson Street | RAIL |
| SVF | Seattle (Ferry - Pier 69), Washington | 2701 Alaskan Way | OTHER |
Closest post offices linked to Fairfax.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Carbonad Post Office | Carbonado (WA) | 98323 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Fairfax, Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States. with a population of 23,429 people.
- Fairfax, California town in California, United States. with a population of 7,561 people.
- Fairfax, Vermont town in Vermont, United States. with a population of 4,917 people.
- Fairfax, Iowa city in Iowa, United States. with a population of 2,934 people.
- Fairfax, Ohio village in Ohio, United States. with a population of 1,701 people.
- Fairfax, South Carolina town in South Carolina, United States. with a population of 1,622 people.
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 |