ZIP Code 98337 in Bremerton, WA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Bremerton, Washington
City Alias:Gorst
County:Kitsap County
Timezone:Pacific (GMT -08:00)
Local Time:10:15:55 AM
Population:9,653 [See All]
Area Codes:360 / 564
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:47.5688, -122.6367
Land Area:1.48 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 98337 has 9,653 residents and 3,185 households (average 2.11 persons per household). The median age is 28.1 years, significantly younger than the state (38.1) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 60.6% male and 39.4% female, which is much higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (64.5%, slightly higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.3%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.3%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:9,653Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:7,370Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:7,150Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:6,522.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$68,561Source: Census ACS
Households:3,185Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$417,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.11Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.82Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--7,3237,2206,9526,2606,2526,7656,9547,0397,1687,2238,5828,7857,8727,370
Decennial Census6,697------------------9,653--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 28.1

Male Median Age: 26.5

Female Median Age: 30.9

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1811531485171,652774530409254199212223209184102563018
Female20716813123361246134627320415920521920716086743027
Total3883212797502,2641,2358766824583584174424163441881306045
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:6,22762.02%
Black:1,02010.16%
Hispanic:*1,47414.68%
Asian:5655.63%
American Indian:1431.42%
Hawaiian:1061.06%
Other:5055.03%
Total:10,040100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5,85160.61%26.5 years
Females:3,80239.39%30.9 years
Total:9,653100%28.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:6,59889.53%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:3014.08%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2943.99%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1776.39%
Total Population:7,370100%
Total Native Population:6,89993.61%
Total Foreign-born Population:4716.39%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $68,561, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is up $33,612 (96.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,311. Family households earn a median of $107,661 versus $50,766 for nonfamily households (a difference of $56,895). By gender, male median income is $48,591 and female is $50,543, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $1,952 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 98.7%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (39.6%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$34,949$36,026$38,826$34,299$33,265$39,522$38,945$42,422$51,250$55,433$59,795$69,188$73,363$68,561
Median Family Income$53,955$55,020$50,179$45,060$50,680$52,197$51,534$54,915$63,000$66,994$78,889$96,370$102,829$107,661
Median NonFamily Income$25,575$26,750$29,214$27,688$27,288$28,104$30,333$30,761$38,750$41,532$44,846$50,735$53,097$50,766
Median Male Income$29,492$29,567$34,093$38,427$41,667$40,938$42,333$46,635$51,296$60,675$35,432$42,188$52,791$48,591
Median Female Income$33,316$33,646$32,351$29,840$29,195$35,655$31,509$33,458$37,233$38,586$34,736$40,366$47,993$50,543
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,54267.35%
Unemployed:2244.26%
Not In Labor Force:1,49328.39%
Total:5,259100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,40139.55%
Service:52714.88%
Sales and Office:69319.57%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2898.16%
Production, transportation, and material moving:63217.84%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,542100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $417,700, which is markedly greater than the national median ($332,700), is up $210,900 (101.98%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $204,300. The median gross rent is $1,462, which is a touch higher than the national median ($1,413), is up $714 (95.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $487. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.43% (71.65% with a mortgage, 28.35% free-and-clear) and renters 53.57% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.84%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$206,800$193,800$178,500$165,500$151,200$151,200$176,200$194,800$213,400$248,800$276,300$360,800$386,700$417,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:191.13%
$500 to $999:32519.33%
$1,000 to $1,499:51530.64%
$1,500 to $1,999:55533.02%
$2,000 to $2,499:1488.80%
$2,500 to $2,999:241.43%
$3,000 or more:523.09%
No Rent:432.56%
Total:1,681100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$748$720$734$732$765$819$824$880$975$1,077$1,092$1,306$1,395$1,462
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,04433.27%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):41313.16%
Renter Occupied:1,68153.57%
Total Occupied Housing Units:3,138100%

Occupied Housing Units:3,13886.16%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):50413.84%
Total Housing Units:3,642100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,94653.43%
Multi-Family Units:1,69646.57%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:3,642100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 32.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 91.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 2.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 16.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (39.87%). College enrollment is 39.87%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1903.81%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2224.45%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,05721.18%
Some college, no degree:1,39427.93%
Associate's degree:52510.52%
Bachelor's degree:1,15123.06%
Graduate or professional degree:4529.06%
Total:4,991100%
High school or higher:4,57991.75%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,60332.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:4,12560.06%
Public Insurance:2,51036.55%
No Insurance:2333.39%
Total:6,868100%
Has Health Insurance:6,63596.61%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty21.3%21.5%23.2%24.1%19.9%9.3%8.5%7.0%6.6%8.4%10.2%8.3%5.3%2.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:404.24%
Kindergarten:576.04%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):26027.57%
High school (grades 9-12):21022.27%
College or graduate school:37639.87%
Total:943100%
Early Childhood:9710.29%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):52755.89%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 98337 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 196 business establishments, employing about 2,267 people with an annual payroll of $146,809,000. USPS data shows 3,389 residential mailboxes and 288 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,389Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:288Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,993Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,330Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:536Source: USPS
# of Businesses:196Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$35,946,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$146,809,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,267Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 98337 is located in Kitsap County, Washington, within the Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 14740) and Washington's 6th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 251,133 people, about 3.84% of whom live in ZIP Code 98337. It covers 1.48 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.367 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WASource: Census
CBSA Number:14740Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:251,133Source: Census
MSA:Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton, WA CMSASource: Census
Land Area:1.48 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:1.367 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:06Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:6902.73 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Bremerton, WA PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5307695Source: Census
Place Name:Bremerton city; WashingtonSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


98338 | | 98336

Schools in ZIP Code 98337


ZIP Code 98337 is in the Bremerton School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Bremerton High School 1500 13th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
District: Bremerton School District
Morgan Center School 1500 13th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
District: Bremerton School District
Aquinas Classical Academy 4215 Pine Rd Ne
Bremerton, WA 98310
District: Private SchoolNearby
Discovery Montessori 1026 Sidney Ave Ste 160
Port Orchard, WA 98366
District: Private SchoolNearby
Peace Lutheran School 1234 Ne Riddell Rd
Bremerton, WA 98310
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 98337


Olympic College 1600 Chester Ave
Bremerton, WA 98337-1699
Type: Post Secondary
Seattle Film Institute 3210 16th Avenue W
Seattle, WA 98119-1707
Type: Post Secondary
South Seattle College 6000 16th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106-1499
Type: Post Secondary
The Seattle School Of Theology & Psychology 2501 Elliott Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121
Type: Post Secondary
Academy Of Interactive Entertainment 305 Harrison St Ste 405
Seattle, WA 98109-4623
Type: Post Secondary
Antioch University-Seattle 2326 6th Ave
Seattle, WA 98121-1814
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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