Washington
City in Beaufort County, North Carolina
Washington is a city in Beaufort County, North Carolina, with 9,875 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 10 ft (3 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Washington Park, 2.4 miles SE.
- 9,875residents (2020 Census)
- 10 ftelevation · 3 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.8 km²
- 1,232 / sq mipopulation density
- 27889ZIP code
About Washington
Washington is a city in and the county seat of Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States, located on the northern bank of the Pamlico River. The population was 9,875 at the 2020 census. It is commonly known as "Original Washington" or "Little Washington" to distinguish it from Washington, D.C. The closest major city is Greenville, approximately 20 miles (32 km) to the west.
Established in 1776 on land donated by Col. James Bonner, Washington is the first city named after George Washington, the first president of the United States.
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Living in Washington
- Median household income
- $40,186
- Median home value
- $206,800
- Median rent
- $856/mo
- Median age
- 46.8
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Washington had 9,875 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,875 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,232 per sq mi (476 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washington at a glance
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
|---|---|
| County | Beaufort County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,875 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.02 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.5647° N, 77.0478° W |
| ZIP code | 27889 |
| Official website | ci.washington.nc.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3771220 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washington
- Washington Park2.4 mi SE
- Chocowinity4.5 mi SW
- Cypress Landing4.7 mi S
- River Road5.2 mi SE
- Grimesland8.5 mi W
- Pinetown11.3 mi E
- Simpson13.0 mi W
- Bear Grass14.7 mi N
- Bath14.8 mi SE
- Stokes15.9 mi NW
- Bayview16.6 mi SE
- Greenville18.4 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Washington
What county is Washington in?
Washington is in Beaufort County, North Carolina.
What is the population of Washington, NC?
9,875 people lived in Washington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washington, NC?
The ZIP code of Washington is 27889.
What is the elevation of Washington?
10 feet (3 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washington?
Washington Park (2.4 mi), Chocowinity (4.5 mi), Cypress Landing (4.7 mi), River Road (5.2 mi), Grimesland (8.5 mi).
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