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Washington County, FL

5 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Washington County, Florida.

Population

25,529

Land area

585sq mi

People per sq mi

44

ZIP codes

5

Cities and towns in Washington County

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Washington County at a glance

  • Washington County is 90% less dense than Florida as a whole.
  • The median household income is $58,210, 22% below the Florida median of $74,568.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,000 (52% below Florida) and median rent is $888 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Chipley (3,683), Vernon (815) and Wausau (320).

Local data for Washington County, FL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Washington County, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$58,210

Poverty rate

17.3%

Median home value

$171,000

Prices +5.2% in a year

Median rent

$888/mo

Homeownership

80.0%

Bachelor's or higher

11.5%

Median age

41.7

Average commute

36.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,292), German Americans (1,768), Italian Americans (639).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$47,423

6,397 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$39,973

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$208M

FY 2026, $8,227 per person

PPP loans

$19.3M

549 loans, 2,739 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$41K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Washington County, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.5%
  • Carpooled7.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home7.4%

Average one-way commute: 36.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Washington County, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

411

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

117

1.0% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 39°F

60.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Washington County, FL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.1%

U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

19.5%

U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.7%

U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Washington County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Washington County, FL?
Chipley is the largest city or town in Washington County, with about 3,683 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Washington County?
Washington County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 32427, 32428, 32437, 32462, 32463.
What is the population of Washington County, FL?
About 25,529 people live in Washington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Washington County?
Washington County borders Bay County, Walton County, Jackson County, Holmes County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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