Silverdale, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98315

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

6,054
211/sq mi
$79,918
Median income
25.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Silverdale pairs an above-median household income, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
211
people per sq mi
1%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98315 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98315 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.8 square miles in Silverdale, Kitsap County, Washington. The area is home to 6,054 residents, producing a population density of 211 people per square mile, and falls within the Los Angeles time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 98315 against Washington and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 98315 sits at $79,918 (12% below the Washington average), while per-capita income is $29,987. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $2,353 per month, and 1.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 98315 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Kitsap County, so you can benchmark 98315 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 98315

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98315.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 98315, Silverdale, WA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,054

Population

28.8

Area (sq mi)

211

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98315?

22.0

Median Age

65.4%

Male

34.6%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 61.9%
African American 9.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%

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?

$79,918

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$29,987

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

0.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 98315 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,918 Top 38% higher than 62% 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 47.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,262

Total Housing Units

1,172

Occupied Units

90

Vacant Units

3.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 1.3%
Renter 98.7%

$2,353

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 98315, employing approximately 1,159 people with a combined annual payroll of $95,549,000.

34

Businesses

1,159

Employees

$95.5M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 47.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 14.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.8%

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 98315 vs 98383 →

ZIP 98315 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 98315 ranks #6 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 98315 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 98315 ranks #5 of 7 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
98383 Silverdale, WA 19,727 4.2 mi
98345 Keyport, WA 554 4.5 mi
98370 Poulsbo, WA 29,528 4.7 mi
98311 Bremerton, WA 25,880 7.4 mi
98312 Bremerton, WA 30,203 10.6 mi
98310 Bremerton, WA 18,703 10.0 mi
98364 Port Gamble, WA 45 10.4 mi
98376 Quilcene, WA 1,998 11.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98315 in?
ZIP code 98315 (Silverdale) 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 98315?
ZIP code 98315 in Silverdale, WA has a population of 6,054 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98315?
The median household income in ZIP 98315 is $79,918, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98315?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98315 is White at 61.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98315?
ZIP code 98315 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 1,159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98315?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98315 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Accommodation and food services (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 98315?
In ZIP code 98315, 47.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98315?
In ZIP code 98315, approximately 1.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 98.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98315?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98315 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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