City

Washington, IN

1 ZIP code  ·  Daviess County  ·  Indiana

👥18,335Population
💰$60,476Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$155,600Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓33.5%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊2.6%Unemployment▼ 47% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.6%Hispanic: 10.8%Black: 2.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 5.2%Race
White80.6%
Hispanic10.8%
Black2.7%
Asian0.3%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads33.5% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma250 (2.3%)
HS Graduate4,159 (38.1%)
Some College1,396 (12.8%)
Associates1,447 (13.3%)
Bachelors1,691 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree1,962 (18%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College12.8%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.5%Renter: 35.5%Tenure
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,476 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$155,600 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$857/mo
Total Housing Units7,696
Vacant Units688

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Washington, IN

Washington is a city in Indiana, located in Daviess County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,335 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Washington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,476 is below the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Washington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $155,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $857 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Washington is moderately educated. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.55%).

Washington, IN offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Indiana.

ZIP Codes in Washington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
47501 18,335 $60,476 $155,600 $857 2.6% 33.5% 64.5%