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Manchester, WA

Census-designated place in Kitsap County, Washington. ZIP codes: 98366.

Population

5,956

Land area

2.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,037

ZIP codes

1

Manchester and its ZIP codes

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Manchester at a glance

  • Manchester is about 17 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $126,371 a year, 29% more than the Washington figure of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $478,200 (15% below Washington) and median rent is $1,740 a month.

Local data for Manchester, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Manchester, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$126,371

Poverty rate

11.9%

Median home value

$478,200

Median rent

$1,740/mo

Homeownership

86.1%

Bachelor's or higher

32.4%

Median age

39.7

Average commute

33.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,006), Mexican Americans (615), Irish Americans (569).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.5%

Sep 2026, -0.2 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

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

  • Drove alone69.1%
  • Carpooled3.4%
  • Public transit9.5%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
  • Worked from home16.1%

Average one-way commute: 33.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Manchester, 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 Manchester, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

33.6%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

11.7%

U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

ZIP codes in Manchester

1 in or overlapping Manchester. Population shown

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Cities near Manchester

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ParkwoodCensus-designated place2.4 mi2.6
SouthworthCensus-designated place2.8 mi3.4
EnetaiCensus-designated place3.4 mi1
East Port OrchardCensus-designated place3.6 mi1.5
Port OrchardCity4.7 mi9.6
Navy Yard CityCensus-designated place5.1 mi0.6
BethelCensus-designated place5.2 mi3.2
Rocky PointCensus-designated place6 mi0.7
TracytonCensus-designated place6.2 mi1.9
Bainbridge IslandCity6.8 mi27.6
GorstCensus-designated place7.5 mi0.6
Erlands PointCensus-designated place7.5 mi0.5
Kitsap LakeCensus-designated place7.7 mi1.2
ChicoCensus-designated place9.1 mi2.4
BremertonCity9.4 mi28.4
VashonCensus-designated place9.7 mi37

Frequently asked questions

What county is Manchester, WA in?
Manchester is in Kitsap County, Washington.
What ZIP codes are in Manchester, WA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Manchester include 98366.
What is the population of Manchester, WA?
About 5,956 people live in Manchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Manchester?
Nearby places include Parkwood (2.4 mi), Southworth (2.8 mi), Enetai (3.4 mi), East Port Orchard (3.6 mi), Port Orchard (4.7 mi).

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

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