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Washington, WV

Census-designated place in Wood County, West Virginia. ZIP codes: 26181.

Population

1,139

Land area

4.2sq mi

People per sq mi

268

ZIP codes

1

Washington and its ZIP codes

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Washington at a glance

  • Washington is about 3.6 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,365, close to the West Virginia median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $251,000 (54% above West Virginia) and median rent is $859 a month.

Local data for Washington, WV

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Washington, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$60,365

Poverty rate

6.9%

Median home value

$251,000

Median rent

$859/mo

Homeownership

71.6%

Bachelor's or higher

33.3%

Median age

55.8

Average commute

34.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (226), Irish Americans (123), Scottish Americans (35).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Washington.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.1%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,805

35,119 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,570

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$679M

FY 2026, $8,051 per person

Wood County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone63.2%
  • Carpooled6.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.2%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home30.2%

Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Washington, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

566

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

184

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 24°F

44.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Washington, WV, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.3%

U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts

Diabetes

14.7%

U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

5.1%

U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts

ZIP codes in Washington

1 in or overlapping Washington. Population shown

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Cities near Washington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Little Hocking, OHCensus-designated place2.2 mi0.4
BlennerhassettCensus-designated place2.5 mi5
LubeckCensus-designated place2.7 mi4.3
Belpre, OHCity5 mi3.5
Hockingport, OHCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.4
ParkersburgCity6.3 mi11.8
Coolville, OHVillage7.2 mi1
ViennaCity9.1 mi4
Vincent, OHCensus-designated place9.3 mi0.4
MineralwellsCensus-designated place9.3 mi1.5
North HillsTown9.9 mi0.6
Tuppers Plains, OHCensus-designated place11 mi1.8
KanawhaCensus-designated place12 mi0.9
BoazCensus-designated place13 mi3.6
Stewart, OHCensus-designated place13 mi0.3
WilliamstownCity16 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Washington, WV in?
Washington is in Wood County, West Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Washington, WV?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Washington include 26181.
What is the population of Washington, WV?
About 1,139 people live in Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Washington?
Nearby places include Little Hocking, OH (2.2 mi), Blennerhassett (2.5 mi), Lubeck (2.7 mi), Belpre, OH (5 mi), Hockingport, OH (5.8 mi).

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