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Bremerton, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98310

Kitsap County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,703
1,212/sq mi
$75,878
Median income
$440,500
Median home value
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bremerton pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
1,212
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98310 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98310 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, home to 18,703 residents across 15.4 square miles, a density of 1,212 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98310 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,878 (17% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $39,921. The poverty rate stands at 13.1% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. The typical home here is valued at $440,500 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,652 monthly, and 51.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 98310 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Kitsap County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 98310

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bremerton, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98310.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98310, Bremerton, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,703

Population

15.4

Area (sq mi)

1,212

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98310?

35.1

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 62.7%
African American 5.1%
Asian 7.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,878

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$39,921

Per Capita Income

13.1%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98310 ranks nationally

Bremerton, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,878 Top 44% higher than 56% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

9,953

Total Housing Units

9,422

Occupied Units

531

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.1%
Renter 48.9%

$440,500

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,652

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

374

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+274%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98310 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +274% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.6% 273
2021 +14.7% 313
2022 +15.3% 361
2023 -2.7% 351
2024 +6.4% 374

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 378 business establishments in ZIP 98310, employing approximately 6,547 people with a combined annual payroll of $385,089,000.

378

Businesses

6,547

Employees

$385.1M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 83 22.0%
Retail trade 46 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 44 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 41 10.8%
Construction 35 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 34 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.6%
Finance and insurance 12 3.2%
Manufacturing 7 1.9%
Information 7 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.6%
Wholesale trade 5 1.3%
Educational services 4 1.1%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 98310 vs 98337 →

ZIP 98310 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98310 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 98310 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 98310 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
98337 Bremerton, WA 6,697 1.7 mi
98311 Bremerton, WA 25,880 2.7 mi
98314 Bremerton, WA 3,329 2.6 mi
98366 Port Orchard, WA 34,258 4.2 mi
98345 Keyport, WA 554 7.4 mi
98110 Bainbridge Island, WA 23,025 5.2 mi
98312 Bremerton, WA 30,203 6.5 mi
98383 Silverdale, WA 19,727 6.5 mi
98353 Manchester, WA 4 7.1 mi
98367 Port Orchard, WA 27,693 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kitsap County

98366 standard
Port Orchard, WA
Pop: 34,258
98312 standard
Bremerton, WA
Pop: 30,203
98370 standard
Poulsbo, WA
Pop: 29,528
98367 standard
Port Orchard, WA
Pop: 27,693
98311 standard
Bremerton, WA
Pop: 25,880
98110 standard
Bainbridge Island, WA
Pop: 23,025

Related Areas

Kitsap County Bremerton, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98310 in? ▼
ZIP code 98310 (Bremerton) is located in Kitsap County, Washington. Kitsap County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/kitsap-wa.
What is the population of ZIP code 98310? ▼
ZIP code 98310 in Bremerton, WA has a population of 18,703 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98310? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98310 is $75,878, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98310? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98310 is $440,500, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98310? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98310 is White at 62.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 13.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98310? ▼
ZIP code 98310 has 378 business establishments employing approximately 6,547 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98310? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98310 are: Health care and social assistance (83), Retail trade (46), Other services (except public administration) (44). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98310? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98310 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 274%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98310? ▼
In ZIP code 98310, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 98310? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98310 is 25.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98310? ▼
In ZIP code 98310, approximately 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98310? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98310 is 13.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.