Walla Walla, WA GIS Map
Walla Walla is a city in Walla Walla County, Washington, with a population of about 33,927. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Walla Walla County
- Population
- 33,927
- Elevation
- 942 ft
- Coordinates
- 46.0646, -118.3430
- ZIP code
- 99362
- Land area
- 14.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
About Walla Walla, WA
Walla Walla is a city in and the county seat of Walla Walla County, Washington, United States. It is one of the largest cities in Southeastern Washington with a population of 34,060 at the 2020 census, estimated to have decreased to 33,339 as of 2023. The combined population of the city and its two suburbs, the town of College Place and unincorporated Walla Walla East, is about 45,500. Walla Walla is located near the Palouse and Blue Mountains, approximately 6 miles (9.7 km) from the Oregon border to the south.
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GIS Data for Walla Walla, WA
The Walla Walla map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Walla Walla without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Walla Walla Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
33,925
Households
13,084
Median household income
$66,748
Median age
37.4 years
Median home value
$393,600
Median gross rent
$1,323/mo
Owner-occupied homes
57.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
Below poverty level
14.3%
Land area
14.1 sq mi
Population density
2,411 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Walla Walla
Walla Walla Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
31,731
April 2020 (estimates base)
34,275
July 2024 estimate
33,901
Change 2010-2020
+8.0%
Change 2020-2024
-1.1%
Photos of Walla Walla
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Walla Walla
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Walla Walla.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Of Walla Walla Airport Building | 725 E St, 99362 | Leased | 7,500 | Mar 2036 |
| Walla Walla SSA Building | 880 NE Rose St, 99324 | Leased | 4,532 | Nov 2027 |
| Walla Walla Regional Airport | 45 Terminal Loop, 99362 | Leased | 700 | Oct 2032 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Walla Walla
General soil map unit at the city center: Weirman-Touchet-Hermiston-Athena
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Somewhat excessively drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.8 cm
- Typical slope
- 2%
- Flooding frequency
- Occasional
- Min. annual water table depth
- 122 cm
Soil Components
- Weirman36%
Mollisols · Torrifluventic Haploxerolls
- Hermiston16%
Mollisols · Cumulic Haploxerolls
- Touchet10%
Mollisols · Cumulic Haploxerolls
- Athena9%
Mollisols · Pachic Haploxerolls
- Weirman9%
Mollisols · Torrifluventic Haploxerolls
- Ahtanum5%
Mollisols · Typic Duraquolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Walla Walla
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Walla Walla Rgnl Ap, Wa weather station, elevation 1,166 ft, 3.4 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 90°F
Coldest month
Dec · avg low 30°F
Annual precipitation
18.7 in
Annual snowfall
6.5 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 42 | 46 | 56 | 62 | 71 | 79 | 90 | 89 | 78 | 63 | 49 | 41 |
| Avg low °F | 31 | 33 | 38 | 42 | 49 | 55 | 62 | 62 | 54 | 44 | 36 | 30 |
| Precip. in | 2.10 | 1.59 | 2.11 | 1.98 | 2.07 | 1.24 | 0.47 | 0.40 | 0.64 | 1.66 | 2.25 | 2.23 |
| Snow in | 1.0 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.7 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Walla Walla
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Walla Walla County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 60.4 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively High
- WildfireRelatively Low
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- LightningRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Walla Walla FAQ
What county is Walla Walla in?
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Walla Walla, Washington is located in Walla Walla County.
What is the population of Walla Walla?
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Walla Walla has a population of about 33,927, making it the number 36 of the 53 Washington cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Walla Walla?
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The elevation of Walla Walla is approximately 942 feet (287 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Walla Walla?
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The ZIP code for Walla Walla is 99362.
What time zone is Walla Walla in?
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Walla Walla is in the Pacific Time zone (America/Los Angeles).
How far is Walla Walla from Olympia?
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Walla Walla is about 227 miles from Olympia, the capital of Washington, in a straight line.
How far is Walla Walla from Seattle?
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Walla Walla is about 217 miles from Seattle, the largest city in Washington listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Walla Walla?
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Cities near Walla Walla include Pendleton, OR (35 miles); Pasco, WA (38 miles); Kennewick, WA (39 miles); Richland, WA (48 miles); Hermiston, OR (48 miles).
Local notes for Walla Walla, WA
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