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Washington County, VA
6 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Washington County, Virginia.
Population
53,926
Land area
561sq mi
People per sq mi
96
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Washington County
Washington County at a glance
- Washington County is 56% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,552 a year, 31% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $214,000 (44% below Virginia) and median rent is $854 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Abingdon (8,330), Glade Spring (2,135) and Emory (1,419).
Local data for Washington County, VA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools21
- Colleges2
- Libraries5
- Banks19
- Post Offices6
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores24
- Restaurants127
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers5
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities11
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Washington County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,552
Poverty rate
11.1%
Median home value
$214,000
Prices +1.5% in a year
Median rent
$854/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
46.9
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,264), German Americans (4,260), Scottish Americans (1,347).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,292
21,147 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$695M
FY 2026, $12,889 per person
PPP loans
$83M
1,445 loans, 11,377 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$594K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Washington County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washington County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
374
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
122
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 24°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washington County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Washington County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Washington County, VA?
- Abingdon is the largest city or town in Washington County, with about 8,330 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Washington County?
- Washington County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 24202, 24210, 24211, 24236, 24270.
- What is the population of Washington County, VA?
- About 53,926 people live in Washington County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Washington County?
- Washington County borders Sullivan County, TN, Smyth County, Russell County, Scott County, Johnson County, TN, Bristol city, Grayson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023