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Washington County, OK
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Washington County, Oklahoma.
Population
53,326
Land area
416sq mi
People per sq mi
128
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Washington County
Washington County at a glance
- Washington County is about 2.2 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 14th among 77 counties in Oklahoma.
- The median household income is $60,162, 7% below the Oklahoma median of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,200 (13% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $907 a month.
- Its largest cities are Bartlesville (37,878), Dewey (3,412) and Copan (772).
Local data for Washington County, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools22
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks16
- Post Offices7
- Parks15
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants131
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care3
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools2
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Washington County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,162
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$173,200
Prices +3.8% in a year
Median rent
$907/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
30.1%
Median age
39.2
Average commute
20.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,261), Irish Americans (5,713), Mexican Americans (2,756).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,340
19,039 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$126,749
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$355M
FY 2026, $6,770 per person
PPP loans
$46.5M
879 loans, 6,588 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$226K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Washington County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washington County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
701
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
181
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 22°F
39.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Washington County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Washington County, OK?
- Bartlesville is the largest city or town in Washington County, with about 37,878 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Washington County?
- Washington County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 74006, 74022, 74029, 74051, 74061.
- What is the population of Washington County, OK?
- About 53,326 people live in Washington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Washington County?
- Washington County borders Tulsa County, Rogers County, Osage County, Montgomery County, KS, Nowata County, Chautauqua County, KS.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023