Washington
Town in Rappahannock County, Virginia
Washington is a town in Rappahannock County, Virginia, with 86 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 682 ft (208 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Flint Hill, 4.8 miles NE.
- 86residents (2020 Census)
- 682 ftelevation · 208 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.8 km²
- 297 / sq mipopulation density
- 22747ZIP code
About Washington
The town of Washington, commonly known as Little Washington (in relation to the larger city of Washington, D.C., nearby), is a historic town located in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Shenandoah National Park. The entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a historic district, Washington Historic District. It is the county seat of Rappahannock County, Virginia, United States. Washington, Virginia, is considered part of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.
The town was established by an act of the Virginia General Assembly in 1796 and as the county seat of Rappahannock County, Virginia, in 1833. The town was incorporated in 1894 and was rechartered by the Virginia General Assembly in 1985. A large portion of the town was designated as the Washington Historic District on the Virginia Landmarks Register and the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and is considered to be the best preserved of county-seat communities in the Piedmont. The town is led by a 7-member elected Town Council composed of a mayor, a treasurer, and five other members, all of whom serve 4-year terms. The internationally recognized The Inn at Little Washington is located in the town. The town combines a mixture of open spaces, residences, village commerce, tourism facilities, historic buildings, cultural offerings, and local government activities. As of the 2020 census, Washington had a population of 86. The area of the town is 182 acres (74 ha).
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Living in Washington
- Median household income
- $75,500
- Median home value
- $625,000
- Median rent
- $1,219/mo
- Median age
- 68.2
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Washington had 86 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 86 |
|---|---|
| Density | 297 per sq mi (115 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Washington at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Rappahannock County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 86 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.29 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7117° N, 78.1600° W |
| ZIP code | 22747 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5183248 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Washington
- Flint Hill4.8 mi NE
- Sperryville5.7 mi SW
- Chester Gap9.7 mi N
- Front Royal14.8 mi N
- Apple Mountain Lake15.1 mi N
- Skyland Estates15.7 mi N
- Luray16.2 mi W
- Shenandoah Shores17.3 mi N
- Culpeper18.8 mi SE
- Shenandoah Farms19.2 mi N
- Warrenton19.5 mi E
- Opal20.0 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Washington
What county is Washington in?
Washington is in Rappahannock County, Virginia.
What is the population of Washington, VA?
86 people lived in Washington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Washington, VA?
The ZIP code of Washington is 22747.
What is the elevation of Washington?
682 feet (208 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Washington?
Flint Hill (4.8 mi), Sperryville (5.7 mi), Chester Gap (9.7 mi), Front Royal (14.8 mi), Apple Mountain Lake (15.1 mi).
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