Washington County, LA ZIP Codes
Louisiana (LA) · 6 ZIP codes · 5 cities
6
ZIP codes
45,133
population (2021)
-4.3%
pop change since 2010
22117
FIPS code
Washington County ZIP code map
About Washington County
Washington County is located in Louisiana and contains 6 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 45,133 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.3% from 47,168 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Washington County is 22117.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 45,133 |
| 2010 population | 47,168 |
| Change | -4.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Louisiana |
| FIPS code | 22117 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Washington County
ZIP codes for Washington County, LA (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70426 | Angie | Washington | View map |
| 70427 | Bogalusa | Washington | View map |
| 70429 | Bogalusa | Washington | View map |
| 70438 | Franklinton | Washington | View map |
| 70450 | Mount Hermon | Washington | View map |
| 70467 | Varnado | Washington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
46,483
Population
40.5
Median age
$42,000
Median household income
$24,531
Per capita income
$92,775
Median home value
$373
Median monthly rent
70.7%
Home ownership
22.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
Unemployment
16,366
Housing units
11.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,464
Under 5
1,367
1,442
5–9
1,347
1,646
10–14
1,537
1,545
15–19
1,443
1,369
20–24
1,278
2,856
25–34
2,668
3,149
35–44
2,941
2,816
45–54
2,630
1,659
55–59
1,550
1,646
60–64
1,538
2,645
65–74
2,470
1,307
75–84
1,221
491
85+
458
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,677 | 22.2% |
| 18 and over | 35,806 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 8,592 | 18.8% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
64.9%
Black or African American
29.2%
Two or more races
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30,814 | 64.9% |
| Black or African American | 13,860 | 29.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,348 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 960 | 2% |
| Other race | 288 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 115 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
12.3%
$15k–$25k
13.8%
$25k–$35k
11.8%
$35k–$50k
13.3%
$50k–$75k
14.2%
$75k–$100k
10.3%
$100k–$150k
9.8%
$150k–$200k
3.9%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 12.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.9% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $42,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
25.9%
$50k–$100k
17.2%
$100k–$150k
14.1%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
17.3%
$300k–$500k
10.2%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $92,775 |
| Median rent / month | $373 |
| Owner occupied | 70.7% |
| Renter occupied | 29.3% |
| Vacant | 22.9% |
| Single-family detached | 63.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.0% |
| Mobile homes | 29.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.2% |
| 3 or more | 19.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.9% |
| Electricity | 69.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 1.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,193 | 41.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,155 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,981 | 23.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,262 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,961 | 32.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,441 | 37.0% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 31.2% | 26.6% |
| Married | 44.7% | 43.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 14.5% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.4%
Some HS, no diploma
10.4%
HS graduate
48.9%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
5.0%
Bachelor's degree
8.2%
Graduate / professional
3.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 830 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 516 | 6.3% |
| Elementary school | 5,069 | 50.3% |
| High school | 2,216 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,555 | 15.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.3%
Retail trade
10.9%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Construction
8.7%
Other services
7.3%
Professional & management
7.1%
Public administration
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.6%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.1% |
| Service | 22.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.0% |
| Production & transportation | 15.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.4% |
| Government | 21.7% |
| Self-employed | 6.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.4% |
| Carpool | 10.1% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 3.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.3 |
Poverty
All people
22.8%
Under 18 years
30.5%
18 and over
20.4%
Married-couple families
8.4%
Female-led households
45.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.4% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 13.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 24.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.4% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| Arthritis | 30.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.1% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.2% |
| No physical activity | 35.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.6% |
| Poor mental health | 18.6% |
| Poor physical health | 15.0% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.6% |
| Visited dentist | 49.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 22.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,835 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.3% |
| Under 18 | 8.8% |
| 18–64 years | 22.5% |
| 65 and over | 43.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 45.0% |
| Public insurance | 59.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,652 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 766 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 505 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 189 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 58 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 46,250 | 99.5% |
| Born in same state | 46,003 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 37,263 | 80.6% |
| Foreign born | 247 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 233 | 0.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 93 | 37.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,185 | 9% |
| Italian | 4,045 | 8.7% |
| French | 4,038 | 8.7% |
| German | 258 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 52 | 0.1% |
| English | 50 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 84.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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