City

Poulsbo, WA

1 ZIP code  ·  Kitsap County  ·  Washington

👥32,997Population
💰$109,416Median HH Income▲ 43% above avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$587,000Median Home Value▲ 111% above avg
🎓54.2%College Grads▲ 40% above avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.8%Hispanic: 9%Black: 1.3%Asian: 2.8%Other: 6.7%Race
White78.8%
Hispanic9.0%
Black1.3%
Asian2.8%
Other6.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty6.2% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads54.2% ▲ 40% above avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma99 (0.4%)
HS Graduate4,206 (18.1%)
Some College2,697 (11.6%)
Associates3,655 (15.7%)
Bachelors2,125 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree10,465 (45%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 18.1%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 45%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad18.1%
Some College11.6%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate45.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.6%Renter: 23.4%Tenure
Owner76.6%
Renter23.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
26%
Over $500k
63%

Financials

Median HH Income$109,416 ▲ 43% above avg
Median Home Value$587,000 ▲ 111% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,757/mo
Total Housing Units13,849
Vacant Units740

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
70%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Poulsbo, WA

Poulsbo is a city in Washington, located in Kitsap County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 32,997 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Poulsbo is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $109,416 is above the national average. Approximately 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.8%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Poulsbo is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $587,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,757 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Poulsbo is well-educated. 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (78.84%).

Poulsbo, WA offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington.

ZIP Codes in Poulsbo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
98370 32,997 $109,416 $587,000 $1,757 4.8% 54.2% 76.6%