Silverdale Washington Map

About Silverdale, Washington

Silverdale is a locality in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. It has a population of 20,685. The population density is 643.2 people per km². Silverdale is located at 47.6445°N, 122.6949°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 98311.

Silverdale unfurls along the eastern edge of Kitsap Peninsula, a landscape sculpted by the ancient hand of glaciers. It lies 2.5 miles west of Kitsap, WA (from Kitsap, WA: bearing 265°T), and is situated 6.1 miles north-north-west of Bremerton. Here, the land breathes with a gentle swell, rising from the shimmering waters of Sinclair Inlet to meet the dense, verdant embrace of evergreen forests. The air, perpetually kissed by the saline tang of Puget Sound, carries the subtle scent of pine needles and damp earth, a fragrance that permeates the very being of Silverdale. Sunlight, when it breaks through the coastal mist, casts a soft, diffused glow, illuminating the moss-draped branches and the quiet, persistent growth that defines this corner of the Pacific Northwest. The rhythm of the day is measured not by the hurried tick of a clock, but by the slow turning of the tide and the gradual shift of light across the water. The history of Silverdale is deeply intertwined with the bounty of its waters and the rich soil that lies beneath its evergreen canopy. Once a crossroads for indigenous peoples, its more recent past is marked by hardy settlers drawn to the promise of timber and fertile land. The local economy, while diversified, still retains echoes of its agricultural roots, with small farms and orchards dotting the surrounding hillsides, their produce a testament to the region’s enduring connection to the land. Today, Silverdale serves as a vital hub for the peninsula, its commercial heart beating with a steady, unpretentious pulse. The presence of the Naval Base Kitsap nearby also imbues the community with a distinct character, a blend of civilian life and military tradition that adds another layer to the unfolding narrative of Silverdale.

About This Silverdale Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Silverdale, Washington — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 47.644539, -122.69487. 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 Silverdale and Kitsap County.

Detailed location data for Silverdale includes the ZIP code (98383), telephone area code (425), county seat of Kitsap County (Port Orchard), and school district assignment (Central 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 Silverdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.