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Washington, UT
City in Washington County, Utah. ZIP codes: 84780.
Population
32,348
Land area
36.1sq mi
People per sq mi
895
ZIP codes
1
Washington and its ZIP codes
Washington at a glance
- Washington is about 22 times as dense as Utah as a whole.
- It is the 35th most populous of 326 cities and towns in Utah.
- Households here earn a median of $91,853 a year, 3% less than the Utah figure of $95,166.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $570,400 (17% above Utah) and median rent is $1,614 a month.
Local data for Washington, UT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Washington, UT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$91,853
Poverty rate
5.5%
Median home value
$570,400
Median rent
$1,614/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
35.8%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
18.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,481), Irish Americans (2,716), Mexican Americans (2,620).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Washington.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,877
89,775 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,047
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.38B
FY 2026, $7,656 per person
PPP loans
$35.13M
834 loans, 5,405 jobs reported
How people get to work
Washington, UT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home12.9%
Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washington, UT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
509
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
250
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
102° / 28°F
9.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington, UT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
9.9%
U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts
Smoking
7.5%
U.S. 12.8% -5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Washington
1 in or overlapping Washington. Population shown
Cities near Washington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| St. GeorgeCity | 5.7 mi | 77.4 |
| HurricaneCity | 7.5 mi | 52.7 |
| Santa ClaraCity | 9.5 mi | 6.1 |
| IvinsCity | 11 mi | 9.5 |
| LeedsTown | 12 mi | 6.3 |
| ToquervilleCity | 16 mi | 22.2 |
| La VerkinCity | 16 mi | 13.6 |
| VirginTown | 17 mi | 11.8 |
| Dammeron ValleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| Pine ValleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.4 |
| VeyoCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Apple ValleyTown | 21 mi | 39.7 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.5 |
| RockvilleTown | 24 mi | 8.5 |
| SpringdaleTown | 27 mi | 4.6 |
| New HarmonyTown | 27 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washington, UT in?
- Washington is in Washington County, Utah.
- What ZIP codes are in Washington, UT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Washington include 84780.
- What is the population of Washington, UT?
- About 32,348 people live in Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washington?
- Nearby places include St. George (5.7 mi), Hurricane (7.5 mi), Santa Clara (9.5 mi), Ivins (11 mi), Leeds (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023