Belfair Washington Map

About Belfair, Washington

Belfair is a locality in Mason County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,557. The population density is 241.1 people per km². Belfair is located at 47.4507°N, 122.8274°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98528.

Belfair rests at the southern tip of Hood Canal, a deep, serpentine inlet that cleaves the Kitsap Peninsula. It lies 12.1 miles south-west of Bremerton, WA (from Bremerton, WA: bearing 228°T), and is situated 10.0 miles west-north-west of Wauna. The air here carries the briny tang of the Puget Sound, a constant whisper from the water that defines this place. Dense evergreen forests, their boughs heavy with rain and moss, climb the gentle slopes that cradle the town, their shadows deepening as the afternoon sun angles towards the west. The terrain is a complex mosaic of inlets, small bays, and marshy shorelines, where the dark, still waters of the canal reflect the stoic faces of the surrounding hills. Occasionally, a heron will stand sentinel on a driftwood log, a punctuation mark against the muted greens and greys of the landscape. The history of Belfair is intrinsically linked to the bounty of its waters and the vastness of its forests. For generations, these shores were sustained by fishing and logging, industries that shaped the character of the community, imbuing it with a quiet resilience. While the timber mills have largely faded, their echoes can still be felt in the weathered wood of older buildings, and the spirit of resourcefulness endures. Today, Belfair serves as a gateway to the Olympic National Forest, drawing outdoor enthusiasts who seek the rugged beauty of the nearby mountains and the tranquil expanse of the canal. The rhythm of life here is measured by the tides and the changing seasons, a steady cadence that invites contemplation.

About This Belfair Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Belfair, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.45065, -122.827366. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Belfair and Mason County.

Detailed location data for Belfair includes the ZIP code (98528), telephone area code (425), county seat of Mason County (Shelton), and school district assignment (North Mason School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Belfair is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.