PlainZIP

Port Orchard, WA · standard

ZIP Code 98366

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

34,258
571/sq mi
$92,011
Median income
$475,800
Median home value
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Port Orchard pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 14%
home value, US ZIPs
571
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 98366 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 98366 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Port Orchard, Kitsap County, Washington, with 34,258 residents across 60.0 square miles, a density of 571 people per square mile, in the Los Angeles time zone.

ZIP 98366 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,011 (1% above the Washington average), while per-capita income is $45,305. Local economic indicators show a 9.3% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $475,800 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,738 per month, and 69.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 33 minutes. To put 98366 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 98366

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Port Orchard, WA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 98366.

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 98366, Port Orchard, 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

34,258

Population

60.0

Area (sq mi)

571

People / sq mi

Los Angeles

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 98366?

37.9

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

5.3%

Foreign-Born

White 76.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 4.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$92,011

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$45,305

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

33.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 98366 ranks nationally

Port Orchard, WA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,011 Top 25% higher than 75% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,328

Total Housing Units

14,296

Occupied Units

1,032

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$475,800

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,738

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

354

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+254%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 98366 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +254% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.5% 255
2021 +14.8% 293
2022 +16.3% 341
2023 +0.3% 342
2024 +3.6% 354

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 774 business establishments in ZIP 98366, employing approximately 7,518 people with a combined annual payroll of $326,418,000.

774

Businesses

7,518

Employees

$326.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 107 13.8%
Construction 106 13.7%
Retail trade 93 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 89 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 81 10.5%
Accommodation and food services 81 10.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 57 7.4%
Finance and insurance 47 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 14 1.8%
Educational services 11 1.4%
Wholesale trade 10 1.3%
Information 9 1.2%
Manufacturing 6 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 98366 vs 98314 →

ZIP 98366 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 98366 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 98366 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 98366 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
98314 Bremerton, WA 3,329 2.8 mi
98337 Bremerton, WA 6,697 3.0 mi
98310 Bremerton, WA 18,703 4.2 mi
98353 Manchester, WA 4 4.4 mi
98359 Olalla, WA 4,887 7.4 mi
98311 Bremerton, WA 25,880 6.8 mi
98110 Bainbridge Island, WA 23,025 7.7 mi
98367 Port Orchard, WA 27,693 6.7 mi
98070 Vashon, WA 10,624 10.1 mi
98383 Silverdale, WA 19,727 10.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Kitsap County

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
98383 standard
Silverdale, WA
Pop: 19,727

Related Areas

Kitsap County Port Orchard, WA Washington

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 98366 in? ▼
ZIP code 98366 (Port Orchard) 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 98366? ▼
ZIP code 98366 in Port Orchard, WA has a population of 34,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 98366? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 98366 is $92,011, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 98366? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 98366 is $475,800, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 98366? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 98366 is White at 76.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 98366? ▼
ZIP code 98366 has 774 business establishments employing approximately 7,518 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 98366? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 98366 are: Health care and social assistance (107), Construction (106), Retail trade (93). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 98366? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 98366 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 254%. 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 98366? ▼
In ZIP code 98366, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% 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 98366? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 98366 is 33.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 98366? ▼
In ZIP code 98366, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 98366? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 98366 is 9.3% 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.