North Lakewood, Washington facts for kids
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North Lakewood, Washington
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 North Lakewood, Washington
Location in Washington (state)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Snohomish |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
98223, 98258, 98271
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| Area code(s) | 360 |
| FIPS code | 53-37287 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867616 |
North Lakewood is a neighborhood located in Snohomish County, Washington. It sits west of Arlington and east of Lake Goodwin. To its north is the Tulalip Indian Reservation. Many people consider North Lakewood to be part of the larger Smokey Point area.
History of North Lakewood
The area was first called "Lakewood" in the early 1900s. This name caused problems later on. In 1996, a community in Pierce County also called Lakewood became an official city. This meant there were two places named Lakewood in Washington state.
To stop confusion with mail delivery, the United States Postal Service stepped in. In 1998, they decided that the city in Pierce County could keep the name "Lakewood, Washington." The community in Snohomish County then had its name changed to "North Lakewood." This allowed the North Lakewood area to keep its local post office. Since 2005, some parts of North Lakewood have become part of the City of Marysville.
Education
Students in North Lakewood attend schools within the Lakewood School District. The schools serving this community include:
- Lakewood High School
- Lakewood Middle School
- Lakewood Elementary
- English Crossing Elementary
- Cougar Creek Elementary
Getting Around
North Lakewood has one main road called Lakewood Road. This road is also known as 172nd Street and State Route 531. The major highway, Interstate 5, runs along the eastern edge of the community.
