Indianola Washington Map

About Indianola, Washington

Indianola is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,468. The population density is 258.4 people per km². Indianola is located at 47.7470°N, 122.5257°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98342.

Indianola rests on the Kitsap Peninsula, a sliver of land cupped by the vast, cool waters of Puget Sound. It lies 5.7 miles east of Poulsbo, WA (from Poulsbo, WA: bearing 82°T), and is situated 8.7 miles northeast of Kitsap. The land here is a study in muted greens and greys, a familiar palette of the Pacific Northwest. Douglas fir and cedar trees, ancient sentinels, climb the gentle slopes, their branches often draped with the soft, persistent mist that blankets the region for much of the year. The air carries the damp, earthy scent of decaying leaves and the sharp, briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the water's proximity. The shoreline itself is a mosaic of smooth, sea-worn stones and driftwood bleached pale by sun and salt, where the tide whispers its secrets in a ceaseless ebb and flow. The history of Indianola is a quiet one, tied to the ebb and flow of the Sound’s maritime life and the lumber that once fueled distant cities. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile land and abundant timber, established a small but resilient community, their lives shaped by the rhythms of the ferry schedules and the changing fortunes of the logging industry. Today, while the large-scale timber operations have largely receded, a sense of enduring connection to the water remains. Many residents commute by ferry to Seattle, their days punctuated by the steady thrum of the engines and the ever-present vista of Mount Rainier, a majestic, snow-capped presence on the distant horizon, often veiled in atmospheric haze. The local economy now leans towards a more diversified, service-oriented model, but the spirit of self-reliance and the appreciation for the natural beauty that surrounds Indianola persist, a quiet testament to its enduring character.

About This Indianola Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Indianola, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.747041, -122.525692. 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 Indianola and Kitsap County.

Detailed location data for Indianola includes the ZIP code (98342), telephone area code (425), county seat of Kitsap County (Port Orchard), and school district assignment (North Kitsap 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 Indianola is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.