City

Washington, MI

2 ZIP codes  ·  Macomb County  ·  Michigan

👥26,320Population
💰$102,163Median HH Income▲ 34% above avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$397,826Median Home Value▲ 43% above avg
🎓48.1%College Grads▲ 24% above avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 5.1%Black: 3%Asian: 0.8%Other: 1.9%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic5.1%
Black3.0%
Asian0.8%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty6.6% ▼ 34% below avg
College Grads48.1% ▲ 24% above avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma282 (1.6%)
HS Graduate4,545 (25.4%)
Some College1,791 (10%)
Associates2,664 (14.9%)
Bachelors2,046 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree6,557 (36.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 25.4%Some College: 10%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 36.7%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad25.4%
Some College10.0%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate36.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
42%
Over $500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$102,163 ▲ 34% above avg
Median Home Value$397,826 ▲ 43% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,222/mo
Total Housing Units10,381
Vacant Units384

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
59%
About Washington, MI

Washington is a city in Michigan, located in Macomb County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 26,320 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.99 years.

Economically, Washington is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $102,163 is above the national average. Approximately 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Washington is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $397,826, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,221 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Washington is well-educated. 48.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (88.96%).

Washington, MI offers residents above-average earning potential within Michigan. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Washington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48094 20,638 $96,781 $399,100 $1,339 6.3% 48.5% 81.1%
48095 5,682 $121,713 $393,200 $796 2.3% 46.8% 96.3%