Port Orchard Washington Map

About Port Orchard, Washington

Port Orchard is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 17,149. The population density is 656.5 people per km². Port Orchard is located at 47.5404°N, 122.6362°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98366.

Port Orchard rests on the Kitsap Peninsula, a place defined by the sinuous embrace of Puget Sound. It lies 1.9 miles south of Bremerton, WA (from Bremerton, WA: bearing 185°T), and is situated 7.4 miles south of Kitsap. The land here unfurls in gentle slopes, often cloaked in the deep green of Douglas fir and cedar, a testament to the region's generous rainfall. Sunlight filters through the dense canopy, casting shifting patterns on the forest floor, and the air often carries the crisp, briny scent of saltwater mingled with damp earth. Looking east across the Sound, the distant, snow-capped grandeur of Mount Rainier is sometimes visible, a silent sentinel against the horizon, while the waterways themselves are arteries of ferry traffic, connecting this shoreline to islands and the wider mainland. The history of Port Orchard is intrinsically linked to its maritime setting, with early settlement spurred by the need for a naval shipyard, which remains a significant presence today. Before that, the land was home to Indigenous peoples for millennia, their lives shaped by the abundant salmon runs and the rhythms of the Sound. The local economy, while still anchored by the naval base, has diversified to include a growing service sector and a burgeoning appreciation for local agriculture, particularly in the surrounding areas where orchards and vineyards are beginning to flourish. The spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the natural world are palpable threads in the economic and social fabric of Port Orchard. The cultural character of Port Orchard is marked by a friendly pragmatism, a blend of the industrious and the relaxed, mirroring the ebb and flow of the tides. The iconic Kitsap County Courthouse, with its distinctive clock tower, stands as a recognizable landmark and a symbol of the town's civic heart. Local events often celebrate the maritime heritage and the natural bounty, from summer festivals to seasonal farmers' markets that draw people together. While Port Orchard may not be the birthplace of globally famous figures, it fosters a strong sense of community and a quiet pride in its unique place within the Evergreen State's landscape.

About This Port Orchard Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Port Orchard, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.540373, -122.636249. 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 Orchard and Kitsap County.

Detailed location data for Port Orchard includes the ZIP code (98366), telephone area code (425), county seat of Kitsap County (Port Orchard), and school district assignment (South 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 Port Orchard is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.