Keyport, Washington

Keyport is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Kitsap County, Washington, United States. Situated at the eastern terminus of State Route 308 on the Kitsap Peninsula, Keyport is known for its small population and charming coastal setting. According to the 2010 census, the Keyport CDP had a total population of 554 residents.

Keyport, Washington
Aerial view of Keyport looking west from Port Orchard Bay
Keyport
Location in Washington and the United States
Keyport
Keyport (the United States)
Coordinates: 47°42′8″N 122°37′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateWashington
CountyKitsap
Area
  Total0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2)
  Land0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2)
  Water0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
Elevation
35 ft (11 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total554
  Density1,126/sq mi (434.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-8 (Pacific (PST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code
98345
Area code360
FIPS code53-35625
GNIS feature ID1505963

The community of Keyport was named after Keyport, New Jersey, in 1896. Its nickname is "Torpedo Town USA". Situated on a small peninsula jutting into Liberty Bay near Poulsbo, it is the home of a small United States Navy depot tasked with ranging and repairing torpedoes for the US Navy and allies.

Keyport Bible Church, which was established in the early 1900s and incorporated in 1926, stands as the sole church in Keyport. The church's building was dedicated on May 2, 1937, and has since undergone expansions, including the addition of classrooms and a multipurpose building.

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