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Washington, IN

City in Daviess County, Indiana. ZIP codes: 47501.

Population

12,367

Land area

6.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,854

ZIP codes

1

Washington and its ZIP codes

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Washington at a glance

  • Washington is about 9.7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 71st among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
  • The median household income is $50,331, 30% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $152,200 (30% below Indiana) and median rent is $858 a month.

Local data for Washington, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Washington, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$50,331

Poverty rate

18.2%

Median home value

$152,200

Median rent

$858/mo

Homeownership

54.9%

Bachelor's or higher

16.8%

Median age

37.3

Average commute

18.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,814), Irish Americans (1,116), Mexican Americans (944).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Daviess County. PPP loans are for Washington.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,039

13,307 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,997

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$172M

FY 2026, $5,147 per person

PPP loans

$35.68M

504 loans, 4,696 jobs reported

Daviess County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone79.0%
  • Carpooled12.3%
  • Public transit0.2%
  • Walked2.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home5.4%

Average one-way commute: 18.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Washington, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

363

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

15

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 24°F

48.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Washington, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

43.5%

U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts

Diabetes

15.0%

U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts

Smoking

20.0%

U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

12.6%

U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts

ZIP codes in Washington

1 in or overlapping Washington. Population shown

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Cities near Washington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MontgomeryTown6.1 mi1.6
WheatlandTown8 mi0.4
CannelburgTown8.7 mi0.2
PlainvilleTown10 mi0.3
RagsdaleCensus-designated place11 mi0.9
Monroe CityTown11 mi0.3
BicknellCity11 mi1.4
EdwardsportTown12 mi0.3
AlfordCensus-designated place12 mi0.3
PetersburgCity13 mi1.6
AlfordsvilleTown13 mi0.1
LoogooteeCity13 mi1.6
OtwellCensus-designated place14 mi1.8
RaglesvilleCensus-designated place15 mi0.9
WestphaliaCensus-designated place15 mi0.4
BrucevilleTown15 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Washington, IN in?
Washington is in Daviess County, Indiana.
What ZIP codes are in Washington, IN?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Washington include 47501.
What is the population of Washington, IN?
About 12,367 people live in Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Washington?
Nearby places include Montgomery (6.1 mi), Wheatland (8 mi), Cannelburg (8.7 mi), Plainville (10 mi), Ragsdale (11 mi).

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