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Washington County, TX

2 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Washington County, Texas.

Population

36,647

Land area

604sq mi

People per sq mi

61

ZIP codes

5

Cities and towns in Washington County

Full map

Washington County at a glance

  • Washington County is 48% less dense than Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $77,825, close to the Texas median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $288,100 and median rent is $1,165 a month.
  • Its largest cities are Brenham (18,641) and Burton (174).

Local data for Washington County, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Washington County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$77,825

Poverty rate

13.4%

Median home value

$288,100

Prices +1.9% in a year

Median rent

$1,165/mo

Homeownership

69.8%

Bachelor's or higher

30.7%

Median age

40.9

Average commute

23.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,190), Mexican Americans (6,159), Irish Americans (3,085).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,079

16,712 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$72,659

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$300M

FY 2026, $8,365 per person

PPP loans

$69M

1,428 loans, 8,868 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$240K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone76.2%
  • Carpooled9.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked3.3%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home8.3%

Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Washington County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

225

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

180

1.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

94° / 40°F

48.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone58 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Washington County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.7%

U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts

Diabetes

13.2%

U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts

Smoking

12.1%

U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.2%

U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Washington County

Population shown

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Washington County, TX?
Brenham is the largest city or town in Washington County, with about 18,641 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Washington County?
Washington County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 77426, 77833, 77835, 77880, 78932.
What is the population of Washington County, TX?
About 36,647 people live in Washington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Washington County?
Washington County borders Brazos County, Waller County, Grimes County, Austin County, Fayette County, Burleson County, Lee County.

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

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