Bremerton
City in Kitsap County, Washington

Bremerton is a city in Kitsap County, Washington, with 43,505 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 39 ft (12 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gorst, 1.2 miles SE.
- 43,505residents (2020 Census)
- 39 ftelevation · 12 m
- 28.4 sq miland area · 73.7 km²
- 1,530 / sq mipopulation density
- 98312main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bremerton
Bremerton is a city in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. The population was 43,505 at the 2020 census and an estimated 44,122 in 2021, making it the largest city on the Kitsap Peninsula. Bremerton is home to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the Bremerton Annex of Naval Base Kitsap.
The city lies west of Seattle and is connected by an automobile ferry operated by Washington State Ferries and a passenger-only ferry operated by Kitsap Transit. Bremerton spans the Port Washington Narrows and extends inland along Sinclair Inlet opposite from Port Orchard.
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Living in Bremerton
- Median household income
- $74,940
- Median home value
- $439,400
- Median rent
- $1,641/mo
- Median age
- 33.2
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Bremerton had 43,505 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 43,505 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,530 per sq mi (591 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bremerton at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kitsap County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 43,505 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.44 sq mi (73.7 km²) |
| Water area | 3.73 sq mi (9.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5400° N, 122.7171° W |
| ZIP codes | 98312, 98337 |
| Official website | bremertonwa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5307695 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bremerton
- Gorst1.2 mi SE
- Navy Yard City2.7 mi E
- Kitsap Lake3.5 mi N
- Port Orchard3.9 mi E
- Erlands Point4.4 mi N
- Rocky Point4.4 mi NE
- East Port Orchard4.8 mi E
- Parkwood5.4 mi E
- Tracyton5.7 mi NE
- Chico5.7 mi N
- Bethel5.9 mi SE
- Enetai6.2 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Bremerton
What county is Bremerton in?
Bremerton is in Kitsap County, Washington.
What is the population of Bremerton, WA?
43,505 people lived in Bremerton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bremerton, WA?
The main ZIP code is 98312. Other ZIP codes: 98337.
What is the elevation of Bremerton?
39 feet (12 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bremerton?
Gorst (1.2 mi), Navy Yard City (2.7 mi), Kitsap Lake (3.5 mi), Port Orchard (3.9 mi), Erlands Point (4.4 mi).
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