Bremerton, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98311
Kitsap County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 25,880
- 921/sq mi High-density area
- $108,757
- Median income Above-median income area
- $471,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bremerton pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 14%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 15%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 921
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98311 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 98311 (Bremerton, WA) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 328.7 in 2023 to 356.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98311 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, with 25,880 residents across 28.1 square miles, a density of 921 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98311 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,757 (20% above the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,797. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $471,800 (8% below the average Washington ZIP) and median rent is $1,948; 76.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kitsap County, so 98311 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 98311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bremerton, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98311.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
35 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98311, 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
25,880
Population
28.1
Area (sq mi)
921
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98311?
38.0
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
9.6%
Foreign-Born
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?
$108,757
Median Household Income
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$46,797
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
24.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98311 ranks among Washington ZIPs
Bremerton, WA household income vs. every Washington ZIP code
Median household income among 547 reporting Washington ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$108,757 Top 22% higher than 78% of 547 Washington ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,052housing units
11,052
Total Housing Units
10,458
Occupied Units
594
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$471,800
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,948
Median Rent
1983
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
357
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+257%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98311 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +257% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.3% | 259 |
| 2021 | +15.8% | 300 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 336 |
| 2023 | -2.1% | 329 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 357 |
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 316 business establishments in ZIP 98311, employing approximately 4,058 people with a combined annual payroll of $148,377,000.
316
Businesses
4,058
Employees
$148.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 58 | 18.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 39 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 11.7% |
| Construction | 35 | 11.1% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 10.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 30 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 7.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 6.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.3% |
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 98311 vs 98310 →
ZIP 98311 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98366
Port Orchard (98366)
34,258 residents
- 98370
Poulsbo (98370)
29,528 residents
- 98311
Bremerton (98311)
25,880 residents
- 98110
Bainbridge Island (98110)
23,025 residents
- 98383
Silverdale (98383)
19,727 residents
- 98310
Bremerton (98310)
18,703 residents
- 98337 6,697
Bremerton (98337)
6,697 residents
- 98315 6,054
Silverdale (98315)
6,054 residents
- 98314 3,329
Bremerton (98314)
3,329 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98311 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 98314
Bremerton (98314)
$184,417 median income
- 98110
Bainbridge Island (98110)
$172,188 median income
- 98370
Poulsbo (98370)
$116,756 median income
- 98383
Silverdale (98383)
$111,139 median income
- 98311
Bremerton (98311)
$108,757 median income
- 98366
Port Orchard (98366)
$92,011 median income
- 98392
Suquamish (98392)
$85,530 median income
- 98315
Silverdale (98315)
$79,918 median income
- 98310
Bremerton (98310)
$75,878 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98311 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98310 | Bremerton, WA | 18,703 | 2.7 mi |
| 98337 | Bremerton, WA | 6,697 | 4.3 mi |
| 98314 | Bremerton, WA | 3,329 | 5.1 mi |
| 98345 | Keyport, WA | 554 | 4.8 mi |
| 98110 | Bainbridge Island, WA | 23,025 | 4.5 mi |
| 98383 | Silverdale, WA | 19,727 | 4.4 mi |
| 98370 | Poulsbo, WA | 29,528 | 8.4 mi |
| 98366 | Port Orchard, WA | 34,258 | 6.8 mi |
| 98315 | Silverdale, WA | 6,054 | 7.4 mi |
| 98392 | Suquamish, WA | 2,994 | 7.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98311, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (25,880 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 98311 in?
ZIP code 98311 (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 98311?
ZIP code 98311 in Bremerton, WA has a population of 25,880 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98311?
The median household income in ZIP 98311 is $108,757, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98311?
The median home value in ZIP 98311 is $471,800, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98311?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98311 is White at 68.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98311?
ZIP code 98311 has 316 business establishments employing approximately 4,058 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98311?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98311 are: Health care and social assistance (58), Accommodation and food services (39), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98311?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98311 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 257%. 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 98311?
In ZIP code 98311, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 98311?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98311 is 24.3 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 98311?
In ZIP code 98311, approximately 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98311?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98311 is 8.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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