Hansville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Kitsap County, Washington, at the northern tip of the Kitsap Peninsula, about 16 miles northeast of Poulsbo. Its population was 3,858 at the 2020 census. The community occupies a scenic coastal setting where Puget Sound and Admiralty Inlet meet, and its identity is tied to the water, the shoreline, and a deep maritime heritage. Hansville is best known for Point No Point, home to the Point No Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse on Puget Sound and a listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The lighthouse and its adjacent county park offer one of the region's most distinctive beach settings, with sweeping views across the Sound. The United States Lighthouse Society has even moved its headquarters to Hansville, underscoring the community's place in Pacific Northwest maritime history. The Hansville Greenway, a network of walking trails with wildlife-viewing stations, and nearby Buck Lake add inland recreation to the shoreline. The community functions as a quiet, low-density residential area within North Kitsap, with residents served by the North Kitsap School District and looking to Poulsbo and Kingston for services. The North Point Market and a few local businesses serve daily needs, while Kingston's ferry terminal provides a direct link across Puget Sound toward the Seattle area. Homes here range from modest cabins and older cottages to newer waterfront and view properties, reflecting the area's evolution from a lighthouse outpost to a year-round community. The area's forested lanes and open saltwater views give it a character that feels far removed from the urban Puget Sound corridor, and that blend of seclusion and maritime character defines life at the point.