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Washington, IA
City in Washington County, Iowa. ZIP codes: 52353.
Population
7,290
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,344
ZIP codes
1
Washington and its ZIP codes
Washington at a glance
- Washington is about 23 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
- It is the 56th most populous of 1,017 cities and towns in Iowa.
- Households here earn a median of $55,373 a year, 26% less than the Iowa figure of $75,059.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,300 (27% below Iowa) and median rent is $968 a month.
Local data for Washington, IA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Washington, IA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,373
Poverty rate
12.8%
Median home value
$152,300
Median rent
$968/mo
Homeownership
63.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,648), Irish Americans (1,017), Mexican Americans (729).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Washington.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,644
8,780 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,539
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $7,058 per person
PPP loans
$32.7M
620 loans, 3,764 jobs reported
How people get to work
Washington, IA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washington, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
539
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
84
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 12°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Washington
1 in or overlapping Washington. Population shown
Cities near Washington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AinsworthCity | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| West ChesterCity | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| CoppockCity | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| CrawfordsvilleCity | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| WaylandCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| BrightonCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| CotterCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| KalonaCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Pleasant PlainCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| OldsCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| WellmanCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| KeotaCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| SwedesburgCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| RiversideCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| TrentonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Columbus CityCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washington, IA in?
- Washington is in Washington County, Iowa.
- What ZIP codes are in Washington, IA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Washington include 52353.
- What is the population of Washington, IA?
- About 7,290 people live in Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washington?
- Nearby places include Ainsworth (7.1 mi), West Chester (7.2 mi), Coppock (9.2 mi), Crawfordsville (9.9 mi), Wayland (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023