County

Washington County, FL

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Florida

👥23,230Population
💰$50,965Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$157,484Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.9%Hispanic: 4.2%Black: 13.9%Asian: 1%Other: 4.2%Race
White75.9%
Hispanic4.2%
Black13.9%
Asian1.0%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma345 (2.3%)
HS Graduate5,754 (39.2%)
Some College2,956 (20.1%)
Associates2,270 (15.5%)
Bachelors1,236 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree2,120 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College20.1%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,965 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$157,484 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$876/mo
Total Housing Units9,922
Vacant Units1,477

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Washington County, FL

Washington County is located in Florida and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 23,230 residents. With a median age of 41.79, it is a middle-aged county.

Washington County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $50,965 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 17.2% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Washington County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $157,484 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $876. Homeownership rates are high at 79.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Washington County are primarily White (75.91%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Washington County, FL is a working-class area in Florida. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Washington County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
32427 Caryville 1,037 $55,227 $127,800 $733 9.4% 10.7%
32428 Chipley 18,015 $52,234 $157,900 $896 3.4% 24.0%
32437 Ebro 530 $43,472 $113,500 $929 2.0% 9.3%
32462 Vernon 3,452 $43,581 $174,600 $814 5.4% 22.6%
32463 Wausau 196 $62,125 $93,800 $791 6.1% 16.4%