Washington
City in Tazewell County, Illinois
Washington is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, with 16,071 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 758 ft (231 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Germantown Hills, 4.6 miles N.
- 16,071residents (2020 Census)
- 758 ftelevation · 231 m
- 8.6 sq miland area · 22.1 km²
- 1,879 / sq mipopulation density
- 61571ZIP code
About Washington
Washington is a city in Tazewell County, Illinois, United States. Washington is on U.S. Route 24 and Illinois Route 8, northeast of East Peoria. The population was 16,071 at the 2020 census, a 48.2% percent increase over 2000. It is a suburb of Peoria and is part of the Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Washington
- Median household income
- $95,179
- Median home value
- $221,900
- Median rent
- $1,155/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Washington had 16,071 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 16,071 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,879 per sq mi (726 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washington at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Tazewell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 16,071 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.55 sq mi (22.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.7064° N, 89.4335° W |
| ZIP code | 61571 |
| Official website | washington-illinois.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1779033 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washington
- Germantown Hills4.6 mi N
- East Peoria6.2 mi W
- Morton6.6 mi S
- Metamora7.0 mi NE
- Deer Creek7.5 mi SE
- Peoria Heights7.7 mi W
- Eureka8.2 mi E
- Bay View Gardens8.7 mi NW
- Spring Bay9.4 mi NW
- Creve Coeur9.7 mi SW
- Peoria10.1 mi W
- Mossville10.5 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Washington
What county is Washington in?
Washington is in Tazewell County, Illinois.
What is the population of Washington, IL?
16,071 people lived in Washington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washington, IL?
The ZIP code of Washington is 61571.
What is the elevation of Washington?
758 feet (231 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washington?
Germantown Hills (4.6 mi), East Peoria (6.2 mi), Morton (6.6 mi), Metamora (7.0 mi), Deer Creek (7.5 mi).
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