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Brinnon, WA
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Washington.
Population
758
Land area
9.6sq mi
People per sq mi
79
ZIP codes
0
Brinnon and its ZIP codes
Brinnon at a glance
- Brinnon is 33% less dense than Washington as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,857, 36% below the Washington median of $98,141.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $275,000 (51% below Washington) and median rent is $1,260 a month.
Local data for Brinnon, WA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Brinnon, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,857
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$275,000
Median rent
$1,260/mo
Homeownership
89.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
67.9
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (234), German Americans (75), Scottish Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Brinnon.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,257
9,204 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,897
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$446M
FY 2026, $13,531 per person
How people get to work
Brinnon, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.1%
- Carpooled22.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Brinnon, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
17
Countywide, mostly heavy rain
Flood insurance policies
193
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / 32°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brinnon, WA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Brinnon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SeabeckCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.3 |
| Bangor BaseCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 11.1 |
| ChicoCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| SilverdaleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 12.6 |
| QuilceneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| Kitsap LakeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Erlands PointCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| BremertonCity | 13 mi | 28.4 |
| TracytonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Rocky PointCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| PoulsboCity | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| KeyportCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| GorstCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Navy Yard CityCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| LofallCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| SuquamishCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brinnon, WA in?
- Brinnon is in Jefferson County, Washington.
- What is the population of Brinnon, WA?
- About 758 people live in Brinnon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brinnon?
- Nearby places include Seabeck (5.9 mi), Bangor Base (10 mi), Chico (10 mi), Silverdale (11 mi), Quilcene (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023