Alder, Washington
Alder is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 227 at the 2010 census. The community is located along the shore of Alder Lake on State Route Highway 7 near the entrance to Mount Rainier National Park.
Alder, Washington | |
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Alder, Washington Location within the state of Washington | |
| Coordinates: 46°47′16″N 122°15′58″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Pierce |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.24 sq mi (8.4 km2) |
| • Land | 3.21 sq mi (8.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,237 ft (377 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 227 |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code | 98335 |
| Area code | 360 |
A post office called Alder was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1975. The community was named for the alder trees near the original town site.
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