Question 1

Is 98366 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98366 in Port Orchard has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Port Orchard city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 98366 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 98366?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98366 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 98366. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 98366 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Port Orchard. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 98366?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 98366 is approximately $507K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 98366 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 98366 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 98366 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 98366 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Port Orchard. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 98366 scores similarly to the middle tier of Port Orchard neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Port Orchard — ZIP 98366

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Kitsap Co Detention Ctr	08–12	—	—	—
Cedar Heights Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
East Port Orchard Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Manchester Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Marcus Whitman Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Orchard Heights Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
South Colby Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
South Kitsap High School	09–12	—	—	—
John Sedgwick Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Sidney Glen Elementary School	PK–05	—	—	—
Madrona Heights	PK–PK	—	—	—