Belfair Washington Map

About Belfair, Washington

Belfair is a locality in Mason County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,557. The population density is 241.1 people per km². Belfair is located at 47.4507°N, 122.8274°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98528.

Belfair rests on the western edge of Hood Canal, a long, serpentine arm of Puget Sound. It lies 10.9 miles southwest of Port Orchard, WA (from Port Orchard, WA: bearing 235°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-northwest of Wauna. The land here is a study in muted greens and deep blues, where the forested slopes of the Olympic Peninsula begin their gentle descent toward the water. Douglas fir and Western Red Cedar crowd the hillsides, their scent a constant, damp perfume carried on the air, especially after a rain. The shoreline itself is a mosaic of weathered driftwood, smooth, gray stones polished by countless tides, and patches of dark, rich mud exposed when the water recedes. Sunlight, when it breaks through the often-present cloud cover, falls in soft, diffused beams, catching the mist that frequently hangs low over the water, lending a quiet, almost ethereal quality to the landscape. The history of Belfair is intrinsically tied to the bounty of the water and the woods. For generations, the Suquamish people lived and fished these waters, their connection to the land a deep and enduring one. Later, logging became the engine of Belfair’s economy, with the towering trees providing timber that built homes and towns across the region. Remnants of this era can still be seen in the occasional weathered pilings along the shore or the quiet, moss-covered stumps deep within the forest. Today, the economy has diversified, with tourism playing a significant role, drawing visitors to the canal for its kayaking, fishing, and the simple, restorative quiet. The pace of life in Belfair is measured, dictated more by the ebb and flow of the tide and the turning of the seasons than by the frantic demands of the outside world.

About This Belfair Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Belfair, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.45065, -122.827366. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Belfair and Mason County.

Detailed location data for Belfair includes the ZIP code (98528), telephone area code (425), county seat of Mason County (Shelton), and school district assignment (North Mason School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Belfair is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.