Washington
City in Daviess County, Indiana

Washington is a city in Daviess County, Indiana, with 12,017 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 502 ft (153 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Montgomery, 5.7 miles E.
- 12,017residents (2020 Census)
- 502 ftelevation · 153 m
- 6.7 sq miland area · 17.3 km²
- 1,802 / sq mipopulation density
- 47501ZIP code
About Washington
Washington is a city in Daviess County, Indiana, United States. The population was 12,017 at the time of the 2020 census. The city is the county seat of Daviess County. It is also the principal city of the Washington, Indiana Micropolitan Statistical Area, which comprises all of Daviess County and had an estimated 2017 population of 31,648.
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Living in Washington
- Median household income
- $50,331
- Median home value
- $152,200
- Median rent
- $858/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Washington had 12,017 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,017 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,802 per sq mi (696 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washington at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Daviess County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,017 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.67 sq mi (17.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6582° N, 87.1604° W |
| ZIP code | 47501 |
| Official website | washingtonin.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1880504 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washington
- Montgomery5.7 mi E
- Wheatland7.9 mi W
- Cannelburg8.8 mi E
- Plainville10.1 mi N
- Ragsdale10.6 mi NW
- Monroe City10.8 mi W
- Bicknell11.3 mi NW
- Edwardsport11.7 mi NW
- Alford12.3 mi S
- Petersburg13.2 mi SW
- Alfordsville13.3 mi SE
- Loogootee13.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Washington
What county is Washington in?
Washington is in Daviess County, Indiana.
What is the population of Washington, IN?
12,017 people lived in Washington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washington, IN?
The ZIP code of Washington is 47501.
What is the elevation of Washington?
502 feet (153 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washington?
Montgomery (5.7 mi), Wheatland (7.9 mi), Cannelburg (8.8 mi), Plainville (10.1 mi), Ragsdale (10.6 mi).
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