City

Washington, IA

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Iowa

👥9,072Population
💰$63,232Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$155,700Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 11.6%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.3%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic11.6%
Black0.8%
Asian0.9%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma59 (1%)
HS Graduate2,036 (34.6%)
Some College731 (12.4%)
Associates1,008 (17.1%)
Bachelors759 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree1,298 (22%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College12.4%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.3%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,232 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$155,700 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$912/mo
Total Housing Units3,995
Vacant Units248

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Washington, IA

Washington is a city in Iowa, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,072 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Washington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,232 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Washington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $912 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Washington is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (84.37%).

Washington, IA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Iowa.

ZIP Codes in Washington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
52353 9,072 $63,232 $155,700 $912 4.3% 34.9% 64.3%