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Washington County, NC
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Washington County, North Carolina.
Population
10,812
Land area
347sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Washington County
Washington County at a glance
- Washington County is 86% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,813, 42% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,900 (56% below North Carolina) and median rent is $743 a month.
- Its largest cities are Plymouth (3,250), Roper (384) and Creswell (217).
Local data for Washington County, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Washington County, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,813
Poverty rate
24.1%
Median home value
$125,900
Prices -2.9% in a year
Median rent
$743/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
48.8
Average commute
32.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (353), Irish Americans (262), German Americans (227).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,248
3,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,780
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$100M
FY 2026, $9,133 per person
PPP loans
$9.2M
243 loans, 1,294 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Washington County, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 32.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washington County, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
200
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
199
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 34°F
54.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington County, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
19.0%
U.S. 12.8% +6.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Washington County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Washington County, NC?
- Plymouth is the largest city or town in Washington County, with about 3,250 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Washington County?
- Washington County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 27928, 27962, 27970.
- What is the population of Washington County, NC?
- About 10,812 people live in Washington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Washington County?
- Washington County borders Beaufort County, Martin County, Bertie County, Hyde County, Tyrrell County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023