How many counties are in Washington?

Washington has 39 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

What is the largest city in Washington?

Seattle is the largest city in Washington, with a population of about 754,195.

What is the population of Washington?

Washington has about 7,816,116 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

How many ZIP codes are in Washington?

There are 605 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Washington.

Washington (WA): Counties, Cities, ZIP Codes & Public Data

Population

7,816,116

Land area

66,455sq mi

People per sq mi

118

Cities and towns

639

Washington at a glance

The median household income is $98,141, 22% above the U.S. median of $80,734.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $564,600 (70% above the U.S.) and median rent is $1,760 a month.
Its largest cities are Seattle (754,195), Spokane (230,293) and Tacoma (222,758).

Local data for Washington

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Washington, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$98,141

Poverty rate

9.9%

Median home value

$564,600

Prices -0.9% in a year

Median rent

$1,760/mo

Homeownership

63.8%

Bachelor's or higher

39.6%

Median age

38.3

Average commute

26.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,131,135), Mexican Americans (846,993), Irish Americans (765,987).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$99,675

3,601,662 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$85,187

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$74.77B

FY 2026, $9,703 per person

PPP loans

$18.26B

195,227 loans, 1,910,778 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$113M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

Economy Federal spending PPP loans Campaign finance

Environment and hazard risk

Washington, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

High-risk counties

5

of 39 rated by FEMA

Storm events since 1996

9,862

327 deaths

Flood insurance policies

23,122

$367M paid since 1978

Superfund sites

69

301 toxic release facilities

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone 1,242 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Washington, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.8%

U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

10.1%

U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Largest cities in Washington

Name	Population	Land area (sq mi)
Seattle	754,195	84
Spokane	230,293	68.8
Tacoma	222,758	49.7
Vancouver	195,300	48.8
Bellevue	151,847	33.5
Kent	135,603	33.8
Everett	111,845	33.6
Spokane Valley	106,365	37.7
Renton	105,317	23.5
Federal Way	99,493	22.3
Yakima	96,961	28.1
Bellingham	93,438	28.2
Kirkland	92,621	17.8
Auburn	85,676	29.6
Kennewick	85,295	28.5
Pasco	79,575	39
Redmond	77,353	16.6
Marysville	73,002	20.8
South Hill	68,025	18.6
Sammamish	66,463	20.4
Lakewood	62,937	17.1
Richland	62,753	42.5
Shoreline	61,431	11.6
Lacey	57,737	18.6
Olympia	55,951	18.2

Counties, cities and towns in Washington

Population shown. Largest 400 of 639 cities and towns listed

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Frequently asked questions

How many counties are in Washington?: Washington has 39 counties, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
What is the largest city in Washington?: Seattle is the largest city in Washington, with a population of about 754,195.
What is the population of Washington?: Washington has about 7,816,116 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
How many ZIP codes are in Washington?: There are 605 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Washington.