Hansville Washington Map

About Hansville, Washington

Hansville is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,384. The population density is 128.7 people per km². Hansville is located at 47.9187°N, 122.5543°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98340.

Hansville unfolds along the northernmost tip of the Kitsap Peninsula, a place where saltwater fingers reach deep inland and ancient forests hold their breath. It lies 11.1 miles north-west of Edmonds, WA (from Edmonds, WA: bearing 312°T), and is situated 6.0 miles east of Port Ludlow. The air here carries the sharp tang of brine, a constant companion to the dappled light that filters through the dense canopy of Douglas fir and Western red cedar. Gentle slopes descend towards the Puget Sound, their flanks softened by moss and the tenacious grip of salal. The coastline itself is a mosaic of driftwood-strewn beaches and quiet coves, the rhythmic sigh of waves a soothing counterpoint to the distant cries of gulls. Even on a clear day, a certain diffused quality of light lends a hushed, introspective atmosphere to the landscape, as if the very trees are whispering secrets carried on the sea breeze. Historically, Hansville was a place shaped by the sea and its bounty, its early economy tied to fishing and logging. The waters teem with salmon, their migrations an ancient pulse that once sustained indigenous populations and later, hardy settlers. The discovery of a rich vein of clay deposits near the shore also fueled a brief but significant brick-making industry, the sturdy bricks finding their way into buildings across the Sound. Today, while the echoes of those industries remain, life in Hansville moves at a more measured pace, influenced by the growing appeal of its natural beauty and the quiet charm of its small community. The local general store, a hub of activity, serves as a daily gathering point, its worn wooden floors bearing witness to generations of shared stories and simple transactions, a tangible link to the enduring spirit of this coastal enclave.

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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hansville, Washington with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Hansville and Kitsap County.

Detailed location data for Hansville includes the ZIP code (98340), telephone area code (425), county seat of Kitsap County (Port Orchard), and school district assignment (North Kitsap 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 Hansville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.