South Colby Washington Map

About South Colby, Washington

South Colby is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,200. The population density is 380.0 people per km². South Colby is located at 47.5220°N, 122.5374°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98366.

South Colby unfolds along the eastern edge of Kitsap Peninsula, a landscape defined by the deep, cool embrace of Puget Sound and the shadowed evergreen forests that climb towards the Olympic Mountains. It lies 4.8 miles east-southeast of Port Orchard, WA (from Port Orchard, WA: bearing 105°T), and is situated 9.9 miles south-southeast of Kitsap. The air here carries the briny tang of saltwater, mingling with the damp, earthy scent of cedar and Douglas fir. Small, often unpaved roads wind through neighborhoods where houses are scattered amongst towering trees, their roofs a muted collection of moss-kissed shingles and weathered metal. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent gray skies, tends to filter rather than blaze, casting a soft, diffused glow on the dense undergrowth of ferns and salal that carpets the forest floor. The shoreline is a patchwork of driftwood-strewn beaches and low, accessible bluffs, where the quiet lapping of waves provides a constant, gentle soundtrack. The story of South Colby is one of a community shaped by its proximity to the water and the resources of the surrounding woods. Historically, its economy was tied to logging and fishing, the sturdy boats that once plied these waters now mostly replaced by pleasure craft and the occasional working vessel. The advent of the ferry system, connecting this peninsula to the wider world, brought a gradual shift, drawing in retirees and those seeking a quieter pace of life, drawn by the region's profound natural beauty. Though not a place of grand pronouncements, South Colby possesses a distinct character, a blend of working-class resilience and a deep, unspoken appreciation for the wild, untamed spirit of the Pacific Northwest, a spirit that whispers in the rustling leaves and the ever-present, misty veil that often cloaks the distant mountain peaks.

About This South Colby Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of South Colby, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.522042, -122.537355. 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 South Colby and Kitsap County.

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