City

Washington, NC

1 ZIP code  ·  Beaufort County  ·  North Carolina

👥24,568Population
💰$52,694Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$184,100Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.3%Hispanic: 10.4%Black: 27.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.6%Race
White58.3%
Hispanic10.4%
Black27.1%
Asian0.3%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma345 (2.1%)
HS Graduate4,893 (29.5%)
Some College1,848 (11.1%)
Associates3,738 (22.5%)
Bachelors1,971 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree3,784 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 29.5%Some College: 11.1%Associates: 22.5%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad29.5%
Some College11.1%
Associates22.5%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.7%Renter: 39.3%Tenure
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,694 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$184,100 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$847/mo
Total Housing Units12,956
Vacant Units1,899

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
55%
About Washington, NC

Washington is a city in North Carolina, located in Beaufort County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,568 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Washington is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,694 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Washington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $184,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $847 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Washington is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (58.26%).

Washington, NC offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within North Carolina.

ZIP Codes in Washington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
27889 24,568 $52,694 $184,100 $847 4.1% 34.7% 60.7%