Bremerton, WA · standard
ZIP Code 98337
Kitsap County, Washington - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,697
- 2,491/sq mi High-density area
- $68,561
- Median income Near-median income area
- $417,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 32.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Bremerton pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 19%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,491
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98337 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 98337 (Bremerton, WA) fell -2.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 425.2 in 2023 to 416.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 98337 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bremerton, Kitsap County, Washington, home to 6,697 residents across 2.7 square miles, a density of 2,491 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.
ZIP 98337 reports a modest median household income of $68,561 (25% below the average Washington ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,395. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $417,700 (18% below the average Washington ZIP), and median rent is $1,462; owner occupancy is 46.4%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Kitsap County, so 98337 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 98337
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bremerton, WA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98337.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 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 98337, 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
6,697
Population
2.7
Area (sq mi)
2,491
People / sq mi
Los Angeles
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 98337?
33.4
Median Age
57.7%
Male
42.3%
Female
6.4%
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?
$68,561
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$44,395
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 98337 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)
$68,561 28th percentile higher than 28% of 547 Washington ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Washington ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,642housing units
3,642
Total Housing Units
3,138
Occupied Units
504
Vacant Units
1.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$417,700
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$1,462
Median Rent
1941
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
-2.0%
YoY Change (2024)
417
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+317%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 98337 have decreased 2.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +317% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 305 |
| 2021 | +18.6% | 362 |
| 2022 | +9.3% | 395 |
| 2023 | +7.5% | 425 |
| 2024 | -2.0% | 417 |
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 196 business establishments in ZIP 98337, employing approximately 2,267 people with a combined annual payroll of $146,809,000.
196
Businesses
2,267
Employees
$146.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 37 | 18.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 7 | 3.6% |
| Information | 7 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.5% |
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 98337 vs 98314 →
ZIP 98337 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
- 98312
Bremerton (98312)
30,203 residents
- 98367
Port Orchard (98367)
27,693 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
- 98314 3,329
Bremerton (98314)
3,329 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 98337 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 98337 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
- 98367
Port Orchard (98367)
$115,482 median income
- 98383
Silverdale (98383)
$111,139 median income
- 98311
Bremerton (98311)
$108,757 median income
- 98366
Port Orchard (98366)
$92,011 median income
- 98312
Bremerton (98312)
$90,449 median income
- 98310
Bremerton (98310)
$75,878 median income
- 98337 $68,561
Bremerton (98337)
$68,561 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 98337 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98314 | Bremerton, WA | 3,329 | 0.9 mi |
| 98310 | Bremerton, WA | 18,703 | 1.7 mi |
| 98311 | Bremerton, WA | 25,880 | 4.3 mi |
| 98366 | Port Orchard, WA | 34,258 | 3.0 mi |
| 98312 | Bremerton, WA | 30,203 | 6.0 mi |
| 98345 | Keyport, WA | 554 | 9.0 mi |
| 98367 | Port Orchard, WA | 27,693 | 7.6 mi |
| 98110 | Bainbridge Island, WA | 23,025 | 6.6 mi |
| 98353 | Manchester, WA | 4 | 6.8 mi |
| 98383 | Silverdale, WA | 19,727 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 98337, 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 (6,697 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 98337 in?
ZIP code 98337 (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 98337?
ZIP code 98337 in Bremerton, WA has a population of 6,697 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98337?
The median household income in ZIP 98337 is $68,561, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98337?
The median home value in ZIP 98337 is $417,700, which is 50% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98337?
The largest racial group in ZIP 98337 is White at 73.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98337?
ZIP code 98337 has 196 business establishments employing approximately 2,267 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98337?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98337 are: Accommodation and food services (37), Other services (except public administration) (28), Retail trade (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98337?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98337 decreased by 2.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 317%. 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 98337?
In ZIP code 98337, 53.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 98337?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98337 is 22.4 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 98337?
In ZIP code 98337, approximately 46.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98337?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98337 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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