Washington County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 9 ZIP codes · 7 cities
9
ZIP codes
53,635
population (2021)
-2.3%
pop change since 2010
51191
FIPS code
Washington County ZIP code map
About Washington County
Washington County is located in Virginia and contains 9 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 53,635 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.3% from 54,876 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Washington County is 51191.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 53,635 |
| 2010 population | 54,876 |
| Change | -2.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51191 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Washington County
ZIP codes for Washington County, VA (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24202 | Bristol | Washington | View map |
| 24210 | Abingdon | Washington | View map |
| 24211 | Abingdon | Washington | View map |
| 24212 | Abingdon | Washington | View map |
| 24236 | Damascus | Washington | View map |
| 24270 | Mendota | Washington | View map |
| 24327 | Emory | Washington | View map |
| 24340 | Glade Spring | Washington | View map |
| 24361 | Meadowview | Washington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
54,029
Population
47.1
Median age
$61,668
Median household income
$34,100
Per capita income
$183,543
Median home value
$677
Median monthly rent
77.7%
Home ownership
10.5%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
20,133
Housing units
20.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,065
Under 5
1,056
1,348
5–9
1,336
1,458
10–14
1,445
1,477
15–19
1,465
1,363
20–24
1,351
2,922
25–34
2,896
3,218
35–44
3,190
3,598
45–54
3,566
1,826
55–59
1,811
2,350
60–64
2,330
3,748
65–74
3,716
2,125
75–84
2,107
634
85+
628
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,504 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 44,525 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 12,958 | 23.7% |
| Median age | 47.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.1%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Black or African American
1.4%
Asian
0.5%
Other race
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,636 | 94.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,019 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 850 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 775 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 279 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 279 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 41 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
10.6%
$25k–$35k
13.8%
$35k–$50k
14.3%
$50k–$75k
17.7%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
14.3%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $61,668 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.9%
$50k–$100k
10.4%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
20.1%
$200k–$300k
24.0%
$300k–$500k
12.4%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,543 |
| Median rent / month | $677 |
| Owner occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter occupied | 22.3% |
| Vacant | 15.1% |
| Single-family detached | 74.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 12.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% |
| 3 or more | 32.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.2% |
| Electricity | 80.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.8% |
| Fuel oil | 3.4% |
| Wood | 3.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,505 | 53.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,432 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,305 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,016 | 26.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,257 | 22.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9,111 | 43.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.0% | 18.0% |
| Married | 53.4% | 50.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 14.0% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.2%
HS graduate
40.7%
Some college, no degree
18.9%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
13.2%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 523 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 754 | 10.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,644 | 41.3% |
| High school | 2,361 | 27.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,921 | 15.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Construction
13.7%
Retail trade
12.6%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Professional & management
5.2%
Public administration
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Other services
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.7% |
| Service | 13.7% |
| Sales & office | 24.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.4% |
| Production & transportation | 16.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.9% |
| Government | 17.6% |
| Self-employed | 10.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 87.2% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
Poverty
All people
10.5%
Under 18 years
12.5%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
19.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.5% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.7% |
| High cholesterol | 36.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 30.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.7% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,901 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 21.6% |
| 65 and over | 44.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.8% |
| Public insurance | 44.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 51,908 | 96.3% |
| Spanish | 325 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 188 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 120 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 53,185 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 52,964 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 31,809 | 61.7% |
| Foreign born | 221 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 844 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 486 | 45.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 14,730 | 27.3% |
| French | 7,717 | 14.3% |
| Italian | 4,885 | 9% |
| English | 296 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 147 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 131 | 0.2% |
| German | 94 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.3% |
| Internet access | 83.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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