COUNTY REPORT WA

Kitsap County, Washington

21 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated 2026-06-03

In current tracking cycles, Kitsap County — spanning 21 ZIP codes — records above-average water quality outcomes; the county's compliance history over recent years shows few departures from federal standards.

How Kitsap County Compares

Kitsap County83/100
Washington avg78/100
National avg68/100

How Kitsap County Compares

B
County Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
27
Water Systems

Kitsap County scores 5 points above the Washington state average (78/100) and 15 points above the national average (68/100).

Data: EPA SDWIS Last verified: 2026-06-03

B
County Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
21
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 98314 (99/100)
Lowest ZIP: 98346 (65/100)
$508K
Median Home Value
$1,557
Avg Remediation (31% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Kitsap County, Washington

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 11.9 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 10%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,461, driven primarily by sea_level

Infrastructure: 0.39% avg pipe failure probability, 53% of ZIPs at high risk

57.7% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.9% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
57.7%
Pre-1978 Housing
39%
Pipe Failure Probability
53%
ZIPs at High Infra Risk
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Sources: Census ACS (housing age), EPA SDWIS (infrastructure risk model), state bridge inspection data.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,461

Sea Level Rise $524/yr
Flood $429/yr
Energy Code Gap $386/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

111,448 housing units in Kitsap County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 24%
1980–1999 36%
2000+ 23%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Kitsap County

$508K
Median Home Value
$1,557
Est. Remediation Cost
0.3%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Kitsap County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Kitsap County residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 10% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.9% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water Systems with Most Violations

Top 5 systems in Kitsap County ranked by EPA violation count.

# Water System Population Violations
1 City of Bremerton 70,913 7
2 North Perry Ave Water District 24,402 7
3 Rocky Point Water District 12 1,831 5
4 Rhododendron Heights Water Company 78 5
5 Lone Rock Water Assn 39 5

27 total water systems serve Kitsap County.

All ZIP Codes in Kitsap County

21 ZIP codes tracked in Kitsap County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 98314 Bremerton 99 A 1
2 98315 Silverdale 99 A 0
3 98337 Bremerton 99 A 1 $387K
4 98353 Manchester 99 A 0
5 98311 Bremerton 95 A 1 $448K
6 98383 Silverdale 95 A 0 $565K
7 98310 Bremerton 90 A 1 $422K
8 98312 Bremerton 90 A 1 $431K
9 98366 Port Orchard 89 A 2 $450K
10 98367 Port Orchard 89 A 2 $508K
11 98370 Poulsbo 88 A 2 $587K
12 98110 Bainbridge Island 85 A 0 $1076K
13 98380 Seabeck 82 B 0 $567K
14 98342 Indianola 73 B 0 $644K
15 98392 Suquamish 73 B 0 $433K
16 98061 Rollingbay 66 C 0
17 98345 Keyport 66 C 0 $621K
18 98393 Tracyton 66 C 0
19 98438 Mcchord Afb 66 C 0
20 98320 Brinnon 65 C 0 $266K
21 98346 Kingston 65 C 0 $561K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Kitsap County

If FEMA records flag flood-top-risk status or EPA samples show PFAS exceedances, the matching logic lifts emergency-water and PFAS-rated filtration into the recommendations — federal data drives the order, not retailer arrangements.

Overview

Kitsap County in Washington covers 21 ZIP codes with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100).

8 of 21 ZIP codes have recorded EPA violations. All violations are monitoring/reporting type.

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Data Sources

Updated daily.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Kitsap County?
Kitsap County receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 21 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Kitsap County?
Kitsap County is served by 27 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 21 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Kitsap County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Kitsap County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,461 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Kitsap County?
The median home build year in Kitsap County is 1982. 57.7% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Kitsap County compare to Washington?
Kitsap County has an average water safety score of 83/100, which is above the Washington state average of 78/100.

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