Washington County GIS Maps
Washington County, Arkansas, has 245,871 residents and covers 942 square miles. The population grew 21.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Washington County is 05143.
Fayetteville is the county's largest population center. Washington County also includes 14 zip codes, 9 public school districts and 47 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Washington County Trends
- Population
- 245,871▴
- Median Home Value
- $266,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 46,964▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Washington County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Washington County Population
Washington County had 245,871 residents in 2020. That was 21.1% higher than in 2010. Washington County added 88,156 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 261 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Springdale, Fayetteville and Springdale.
Population Trend in Washington County AR
Washington County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Washington County Zip Codes
Washington County has 14 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Springdale (72764), Fayetteville (72701) and Springdale (72762). Springdale is the largest zip by population, with about 60,786 residents or 25% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 62% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Washington County AR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72764 | Springdale | 60,786 | ▴ 21% |
| 72701 | Fayetteville | 48,269 | ▴ 21.3% |
| 72762 | Springdale | 42,175 | ▴ 19.3% |
| 72703 | Fayetteville | 33,767 | ▴ 19.5% |
| 72704 | Fayetteville | 31,145 | ▴ 46% |
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Washington County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Washington County Demographics
Washington County has a median age of 32.5, which makes the county a little younger than Arkansas overall. About 23.8% of residents are under 18, while 12.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 33.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 34.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 25.1%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Washington County AR
Median Age
32.5
Under 18
23.8%
Age 65+
12.1%
Bachelor's+
34.6%
Washington County School Districts
Washington County is served by 9 public school districts with 46,964 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Springdale, Fayetteville and Siloam Springs Schools. Those three districts account for about 80% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Washington County AR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springdale School District | 22,685 | 48.3% | ▴ 4.1% |
| Fayetteville School District | 10,291 | 21.9% | ▴ 1.2% |
| Siloam Springs Schools | 4,702 | 10% | ▴ 0.9% |
| Farmington School District | 2,987 | 6.4% | ▴ 3.6% |
| Prairie Grove School District | 2,259 | 4.8% | ▴ 1.9% |
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Washington County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Washington County Housing & Real Estate
Washington County has a median home value of $266,000 and a median gross rent of $1,005. About 56% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run above the Arkansas median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $404,250 and homes spent about 50 days on the market.
Washington County Housing Mix
Washington County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Washington County Housing Trends
Washington County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Washington County, AR
Washington County has 10,467 business listings across 885 categories. The largest categories in Washington County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (262, 2.5%), Landmark And Historical Building (176, 1.7%), and Real Estate Agents (175, 1.7%). The full Washington County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Washington County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Washington County, AR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 262 | 2.5% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 176 | 1.7% |
| Real Estate Agents | 175 | 1.7% |
| Beauty Salons | 151 | 1.4% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 120 | 1.1% |
| Insurance Agencies | 118 | 1.1% |
| Mexican Restaurants | 115 | 1.1% |
| Auto Repair | 114 | 1.1% |
| Professional Services | 111 | 1.1% |
| Contractors | 109 | 1.0% |
Washington County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Springdale |
| Campus Bookstore | Academic Bookstore | Fayetteville |
| The Academy At Frisco | Accommodation | Fayetteville |
| Edward Touceda, CPA | Accountant | Springdale |
| MossBack Fish Habitat | Active Life | Tontitown |
| ActiveLife Acupuncture & Wellness Center | Acupuncture | Fayetteville |
| Ryder Truck Rental | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Springdale |
| Shared Beginnings | Adoption Services | Fayetteville |
| Bottoms Up Club | Adult Entertainment | Fayetteville |
| Sinsationz | Adult Store | Fayetteville |
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Washington County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Washington County Basemaps
Washington County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Washington County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Washington County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Washington County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.