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About Port Ludlow, Washington

Port Ludlow is a locality in Jefferson County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,891. The population density is 99.8 people per km². Port Ludlow is located at 47.9254°N, 122.6835°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98365.

Port Ludlow unfolds along the northern edge of the Kitsap Peninsula, a broad inlet of Puget Sound where the water’s surface often mirrors the bruised, dramatic colors of a perpetually gray sky. It lies 13.2 miles north of Poulsbo, WA (from Poulsbo, WA: bearing 353°T), and is situated 8.7 miles south-southeast of Port Hadlock-Irondale. The land here is a study in verdant density, thick with the kind of evergreen forest that drinks deeply from the region’s persistent moisture, its western slopes rising with a quiet, determined incline. Douglas fir and western red cedar stand sentinel, their immense trunks a testament to decades, even centuries, of patient growth, while the understory teems with ferns and salal, creating a lush, moss-carpeted floor that muffles sound and softens every step. The shoreline itself is a mix of pebble beaches and the occasional muddy flat, carved by countless tides, where driftwood collects in gnarled sculptures, bleached silver by sun and salt. The history of Port Ludlow is inextricably tied to the timber industry that once defined its very existence, the scent of sawdust and brine a palpable echo in the air. Early settlers, drawn by the rich stands of timber and the sheltered harbor, established a bustling port that served as a vital hub for logging operations throughout the Olympic Peninsula. Remnants of this era persist in the weathered pilings that jut from the water and the occasional abandoned building, silent witnesses to a time of fervent activity. Today, while logging has waned, the spirit of the place endures, its economy now more diversified, embracing recreation and tourism, with a prominent marina serving as a focal point for both local life and visiting mariners. The quality of light here, particularly as dusk descends, is a singular experience; it’s a soft, diffused luminescence that seems to seep from the very air, transforming the familiar greens and grays into shades of amethyst and charcoal, a quiet benediction over the quiet harbor.

About This Port Ludlow Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Port Ludlow, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.925369, -122.683491. 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 Port Ludlow and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Port Ludlow includes the ZIP code (98365), telephone area code (425), county seat of Jefferson County (Port Townsend), and school district assignment (Chimacum 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 Port Ludlow is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.