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Washington County, CO
3 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Washington County, Colorado.
Population
4,831
Land area
2,518sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Washington County
Washington County at a glance
- Washington County is 97% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,167, 30% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $226,200 (58% below Colorado) and median rent is $947 a month.
- Its largest cities are Akron (1,722), Otis (521) and Cope (58).
Local data for Washington County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Washington County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,167
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$226,200
Median rent
$947/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.9%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,343), Irish Americans (559), Mexican Americans (467).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,619
1,213 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,606
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.1M
FY 2026, $9,787 per person
PPP loans
$11.3M
550 loans, 1,039 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$13.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Washington County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.3%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home11.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washington County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,145
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 16°F
16.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Washington County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Washington County, CO?
- Akron is the largest city or town in Washington County, with about 1,722 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Washington County?
- Washington County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 80720, 80740, 80743, 80757, 80801.
- What is the population of Washington County, CO?
- About 4,831 people live in Washington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Washington County?
- Washington County borders Arapahoe County, Adams County, Morgan County, Logan County, Yuma County, Kit Carson County, Lincoln County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023