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Kingston, WA

Census-designated place in Kitsap County, Washington.

Population

2,496

Land area

2.1sq mi

People per sq mi

1,183

ZIP codes

0

Kingston and its ZIP codes

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Kingston at a glance

  • Kingston is about 10 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $90,625 a year, 8% less than the Washington figure of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $585,300 (4% above Washington) and median rent is $1,357 a month.

Local data for Kingston, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Kingston, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$90,625

Poverty rate

8.1%

Median home value

$585,300

Median rent

$1,357/mo

Homeownership

52.4%

Bachelor's or higher

34.4%

Median age

43.6

Average commute

30.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (555), Irish Americans (212), Scottish Americans (124).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone48.2%
  • Carpooled27.3%
  • Public transit8.8%
  • Walked1.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home14.2%

Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Kingston, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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

72° / 37°F

33.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Kingston, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.7%

U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

9.6%

U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.6%

U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts

Cities near Kingston

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
IndianolaCensus-designated place2.6 mi5.3
Port Gamble Tribal CommunityCensus-designated place4.8 mi4.2
WoodwayCity5.6 mi1.2
SuquamishCensus-designated place6.5 mi6.8
LofallCensus-designated place6.9 mi2
EdmondsCity7.2 mi8.9
PoulsboCity7.2 mi4.8
EsperanceCensus-designated place7.3 mi0.7
HansvilleCensus-designated place7.9 mi10.6
ShorelineCity8 mi11.6
KeyportCensus-designated place8.4 mi0.5
Mountlake TerraceCity9.2 mi4.1
LynnwoodCity9.8 mi7.9
MeadowdaleCensus-designated place9.9 mi1.1
Bainbridge IslandCity10 mi27.6
Lake Forest ParkCity11 mi3.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Kingston, WA in?
Kingston is in Kitsap County, Washington.
What is the population of Kingston, WA?
About 2,496 people live in Kingston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Kingston?
Nearby places include Indianola (2.6 mi), Port Gamble Tribal Community (4.8 mi), Woodway (5.6 mi), Suquamish (6.5 mi), Lofall (6.9 mi).

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