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Washington County, IN
10 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Washington County, Indiana.
Population
28,212
Land area
514sq mi
People per sq mi
55
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Washington County
Washington County at a glance
- Washington County is 71% less dense than Indiana as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,641, 10% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,200 (21% below Indiana) and median rent is $780 a month.
- Its largest cities are Salem (6,489), New Pekin (1,372) and Campbellsburg (635).
Local data for Washington County, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Washington County, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,641
Poverty rate
14.4%
Median home value
$172,200
Prices +3.6% in a year
Median rent
$780/mo
Homeownership
82.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,324), Irish Americans (2,826), French Americans (596).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,629
5,662 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,025
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$173M
FY 2026, $6,152 per person
PPP loans
$17M
492 loans, 2,283 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$50.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Washington County, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home7.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washington County, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
328
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
46.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington County, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Washington County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Washington County, IN?
- Salem is the largest city or town in Washington County, with about 6,489 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Washington County?
- Washington County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 47108, 47120, 47165, 47167.
- What is the population of Washington County, IN?
- About 28,212 people live in Washington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Washington County?
- Washington County borders Clark County, Floyd County, Jackson County, Lawrence County, Harrison County, Scott County, Orange County, Crawford County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023