Port Townsend
City in Jefferson County, Washington
Port Townsend is a city in Jefferson County, Washington, with 10,148 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 131 ft (40 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Port Hadlock-Irondale, 6.2 miles S.
- 10,148residents (2020 Census)
- 131 ftelevation · 40 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 18.0 km²
- 1,462 / sq mipopulation density
- 98368ZIP code
About Port Townsend
Port Townsend is a city on the Quimper Peninsula in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. The population was 10,148 at the 2020 United States Census. It is the county seat of, and the only incorporated city in, Jefferson County.
In addition to its natural scenery at the northeast tip of the Olympic Peninsula, the city is known for the many Victorian buildings remaining from its late 19th-century heyday, numerous annual cultural events, and as a maritime center for independent boatbuilders and related industries and crafts. The Port Townsend Historic District is a U.S. National Historic Landmark District. It is also significantly drier than the surrounding region due to being in the rainshadow of the Olympic Mountains, receiving only 19 inches or 480 millimeters of rain per year.
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Living in Port Townsend
- Median household income
- $62,606
- Median home value
- $543,400
- Median rent
- $1,578/mo
- Median age
- 60.8
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Port Townsend had 10,148 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,148 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,462 per sq mi (564 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Port Townsend at a glance
| State | Washington (WA) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 10,148 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.94 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.41 sq mi (1.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.1218° N, 122.7879° W |
| ZIP code | 98368 |
| Official website | cityofpt.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5355855 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Port Townsend
- Port Hadlock-Irondale6.2 mi S
- Marrowstone7.8 mi SE
- Coupeville8.4 mi NE
- Blyn11.8 mi SW
- Freeland12.7 mi SE
- Jamestown14.0 mi W
- Oak Harbor14.0 mi NE
- Sequim14.1 mi W
- Bell Hill14.6 mi W
- Port Ludlow14.9 mi S
- Camano15.2 mi E
- River Road16.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Port Townsend
What county is Port Townsend in?
Port Townsend is in Jefferson County, Washington.
What is the population of Port Townsend, WA?
10,148 people lived in Port Townsend at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Port Townsend, WA?
The ZIP code of Port Townsend is 98368.
What is the elevation of Port Townsend?
131 feet (40 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Port Townsend?
Port Hadlock-Irondale (6.2 mi), Marrowstone (7.8 mi), Coupeville (8.4 mi), Blyn (11.8 mi), Freeland (12.7 mi).
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