Port Orchard

City in Kitsap County, Washington

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Port Orchard is a city in Kitsap County, Washington, with 15,587 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 72 ft (22 m) above sea level. The nearest town is East Port Orchard, 1.4 miles SE.

About Port Orchard

Port Orchard is a city in and the county seat of Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It is located 13 miles (21 km) due west of West Seattle and south from Bremerton across Sinclair Inlet. Port Orchard is connected to Seattle and Vashon Island via the Washington State Ferries run to Southworth. The city is named after Port Orchard, the strait that separates Bainbridge Island from the Kitsap Peninsula.

The population was 15,587 in the 2020 census, and estimated to be 17,089 in 2022. Together with its two major suburbs, East Port Orchard and Parkwood, the population is over 28,000.

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Living in Port Orchard

Median household income
$89,795
Median home value
$539,700
Median rent
$1,797/mo
Median age
35
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Port Orchard, WA population

Port Orchard had 15,587 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census15,587
Density1,616 per sq mi (624 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Port Orchard at a glance

StateWashington (WA)
CountyKitsap County
TypeCity
Population15,587 (2020)
Land area9.65 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Water area1.56 sq mi (4.05 km²)
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates47.5373° N, 122.6331° W
ZIP codes98337, 98314, 98366
Official websiteportorchardwa.gov
Census code (GEOID)5355785

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Port Orchard

What county is Port Orchard in?

Port Orchard is in Kitsap County, Washington.

What is the population of Port Orchard, WA?

15,587 people lived in Port Orchard at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Port Orchard, WA?

The main ZIP code is 98337. Other ZIP codes: 98314, 98366.

What is the elevation of Port Orchard?

72 feet (22 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Port Orchard?

East Port Orchard (1.4 mi), Parkwood (1.6 mi), Navy Yard City (1.8 mi), Gorst (3.4 mi), Bethel (3.5 mi).

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