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Washington, MO
City in Franklin County, Missouri. ZIP codes: 63090.
Population
15,130
Land area
10sq mi
People per sq mi
1,510
ZIP codes
1
Washington and its ZIP codes
Washington at a glance
- Washington is about 17 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 61st among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $79,173, 12% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,800 and median rent is $827 a month.
Local data for Washington, MO
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools8
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores12
- Restaurants85
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places35
Housing and community stats
Washington, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,173
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$231,800
Median rent
$827/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
32.3%
Median age
43.1
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,876), Irish Americans (2,303), Italian Americans (828).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Washington.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,591
39,757 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,071
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$733M
FY 2026, $7,002 per person
How people get to work
Washington, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.6%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home12.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washington, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
721
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
156
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
44.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone35 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
ZIP codes in Washington
1 in or overlapping Washington. Population shown
Cities near Washington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Three CreeksVillage | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| MarthasvilleCity | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| AugustaTown | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| UnionCity | 8 mi | 9.1 |
| Villa RidgeCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| Gray SummitCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.7 |
| New HavenCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| New MelleCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| DefianceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| InnsbrookVillage | 14 mi | 10 |
| St. ClairCity | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| LeslieVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| PacificCity | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| ParkwayVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Lake St. ClairCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| ForistellCity | 18 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washington, MO in?
- Washington is in Franklin County, Missouri.
- What ZIP codes are in Washington, MO?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Washington include 63090.
- What is the population of Washington, MO?
- About 15,130 people live in Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washington?
- Nearby places include Three Creeks (1.5 mi), Marthasville (5.4 mi), Augusta (7.5 mi), Union (8 mi), Villa Ridge (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023