COUNTY REPORT WA

Kitsap County, Washington

26 ZIP codes · Avg score 96/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Kitsap County: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

In current tracking cycles, Kitsap County - spanning 26 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 County96/100
Washington avg86/100
National avg73/100

How Kitsap County Compares

A
County Grade
96/100
Avg Safety Score
26
ZIP Codes
43
Water Systems

Kitsap County scores 10 points above the Washington state average (86/100) and 23 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
County Grade
96
Avg Safety Score
26
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 98310 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 98367 (81/100)
$534K
Median Home Value
$1,588
Avg Remediation (30% 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: 11.8 (asthma 11.2%, diabetes 9.8%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,577, driven primarily by flood

57.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.2% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.8% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 31.8% (national: 32.4%)

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

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
57.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
39/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
40%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,577

Flood $627/yr
Sea Level Rise $600/yr
Energy Code Gap $446/yr

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

Housing Age Distribution

113,817 housing units in Kitsap County

Pre-1940 8%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 23%
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

$534K
Median Home Value
$1,588
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 11.2% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 9.8% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 31.8% (US avg: 32.4%)

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

Water systems serving Kitsap County

8 community water systems serving Kitsap County.

Show all 8 water systems

43 total water systems serve Kitsap County.

Systems with the most violations in Kitsap County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Kitsap County

26 ZIP codes tracked in Kitsap County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 98310 Bremerton 100 A 1 $422K
2 98314 Bremerton 100 A 0
3 98337 Bremerton 100 A 1 $387K
4 98340 Hansville 100 A 1 $461K
5 98353 Manchester 100 A 1
6 98380 Seabeck 99 A 4 $567K
7 98311 Bremerton 98 A 3 $448K
8 98110 Bainbridge Island 97 A 8 (1 health) $1076K
9 98312 Bremerton 97 A 9 (1 health) $431K
10 98346 Kingston 97 A 5 $561K
11 98383 Silverdale 97 A 6 $565K
12 98370 Poulsbo 93 A 13 $587K
13 98366 Port Orchard 82 B 3 $450K
14 98367 Port Orchard 81 B 8 $508K
15 98061 Rollingbay
16 98315 Silverdale 0
17 98322 Burley
18 98342 Indianola 3 $644K
19 98345 Keyport 2 $621K
20 98359 Olalla 0 $584K
21 98364 Port Gamble
22 98378 Retsil
23 98384 South Colby
24 98386 Southworth
25 98392 Suquamish 5 $433K
26 98393 Tracyton

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 26 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (96/100) across 14 scored records.

16 of 19 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 2 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Kitsap County?
Kitsap County receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 26 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Kitsap County?
Kitsap County is served by 43 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 26 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Kitsap County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Kitsap County is flood. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $1,577 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Kitsap County?
The median home build year in Kitsap County is 1982. 57.6% 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 Home Safety Score of 96/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Washington state average of 86/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Kitsap County, WA: HSS 96/100; Lead Above EPA Limits. https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/kitsap/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Kitsap County, WA: HSS 96/100; Lead Above EPA Limits}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/washington/kitsap/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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