Gorst
Census-designated place in Kitsap County, Washington
Gorst is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Kitsap County, Washington, with 605 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 30 ft (9 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bremerton, 1.2 miles NW.
- 605residents (2020 Census)
- 30 ftelevation · 9 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 953 / sq mipopulation density
- 98312ZIP code
About Gorst
Gorst is a census-designated place (CDP) at the head of Sinclair Inlet in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. The population was 605 at the 2020 census. Gorst, located on the shores of Puget Sound, is primarily a town consisting of stores, auto dealerships and espresso stands. A residential area, located west of the water along State Route 3, also exists.
Gorst is named for the Gorst family who settled there in the 1890s. Famous residents of Gorst include Vern C. Gorst, "grandfather" of United Airlines, and Edward S. Curtis and Asahel Curtis, well-known photographers.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Gorst weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Gorst
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Gorst
- Median home value
- $428,700
- Median rent
- $1,716/mo
- Median age
- 27.7
Do you know Gorst? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Gorst special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Gorst
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Gorst Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Gorst, WA population
Gorst had 605 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 605 |
|---|---|
| Density | 953 per sq mi (368 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gorst at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Kitsap County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 605 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.64 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5245° N, 122.7043° W |
| ZIP code | 98312 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5327680 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gorst
- Bremerton1.2 mi NW
- Navy Yard City2.8 mi NE
- Port Orchard3.4 mi E
- East Port Orchard4.0 mi E
- Kitsap Lake4.6 mi N
- Parkwood4.7 mi E
- Bethel4.8 mi SE
- Rocky Point5.1 mi N
- Erlands Point5.3 mi N
- Tracyton6.3 mi N
- Enetai6.4 mi NE
- Chico6.8 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gorst
What county is Gorst in?
Gorst is in Kitsap County, Washington.
What is the population of Gorst, WA?
605 people lived in Gorst at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gorst, WA?
The ZIP code of Gorst is 98312.
What is the elevation of Gorst?
30 feet (9 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gorst?
Bremerton (1.2 mi), Navy Yard City (2.8 mi), Port Orchard (3.4 mi), East Port Orchard (4.0 mi), Kitsap Lake (4.6 mi).
Last updated: