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Chico, WA

Census-designated place in Kitsap County, Washington.

Population

3,336

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,382

ZIP codes

0

Chico and its ZIP codes

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Chico at a glance

  • Chico is about 12 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $140,500, 43% above the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $672,600 (19% above Washington) and median rent is $1,610 a month.

Housing and community stats

Chico, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$140,500

Poverty rate

1.7%

Median home value

$672,600

Median rent

$1,610/mo

Homeownership

85.2%

Bachelor's or higher

52.9%

Median age

44.5

Average commute

24.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (369), Filipino Americans (263), Irish Americans (180).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kitsap County. PPP loans are for Chico.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.3%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,956

94,213 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$77,564

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.2B

FY 2026, $11,610 per person

Kitsap County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Chico, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone70.2%
  • Carpooled11.3%
  • Public transit2.5%
  • Walked1.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home12.8%

Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chico, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

16

Countywide, mostly heavy rain

Flood insurance policies

795

0.8% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

77° / 36°F

56.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chico, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.7%

U.S. 33.3% -2.6 pts

Diabetes

10.2%

U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts

Smoking

9.1%

U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.4%

U.S. 11.1% -5.7 pts

Cities near Chico

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Erlands PointCensus-designated place1.6 mi0.5
Kitsap LakeCensus-designated place1.8 mi1.2
TracytonCensus-designated place3 mi1.9
Rocky PointCensus-designated place3.2 mi0.7
SilverdaleCensus-designated place3.8 mi12.6
SeabeckCensus-designated place4.3 mi3.3
Navy Yard CityCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.6
EnetaiCensus-designated place5.8 mi1
BremertonCity6.2 mi28.4
GorstCensus-designated place6.8 mi0.6
KeyportCensus-designated place7.2 mi0.5
Bangor BaseCensus-designated place7.2 mi11.1
Port OrchardCity8.1 mi9.6
Bainbridge IslandCity8.3 mi27.6
East Port OrchardCensus-designated place8.3 mi1.5
ParkwoodCensus-designated place8.5 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chico, WA in?
Chico is in Kitsap County, Washington.
What is the population of Chico, WA?
About 3,336 people live in Chico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chico?
Nearby places include Erlands Point (1.6 mi), Kitsap Lake (1.8 mi), Tracyton (3 mi), Rocky Point (3.2 mi), Silverdale (3.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023