Washington County GIS Maps
Washington County, New York, has 61,302 residents and covers 831.2 square miles. The population declined 3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Washington County is 36115.
Hudson Falls is the county's largest population center. Washington County also includes 21 zip codes, 16 public school districts and 38 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
- 61,302▾
- Median Home Value
- $185,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 12,437▾
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 61,302 residents in 2020. That was 3% lower than in 2010. Washington County added 260 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. Hudson Falls is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 12% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 74 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Hudson Falls, Fort Edward and Granville.
Population Trend in Washington County NY
Washington County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Washington County Zip Codes
Washington County has 21 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Hudson Falls (12839), Fort Edward (12828) and Granville (12832). Hudson Falls is the largest zip by population, with about 13,618 residents or 22% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 48% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Washington County NY
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12839 | Hudson Falls | 13,618 | ▴ 0.2% |
| 12828 | Fort Edward | 9,442 | ▾ -0.1% |
| 12832 | Granville | 6,559 | ▾ -7.7% |
| 12834 | Greenwich | 6,396 | ▾ -3% |
| 12887 | Whitehall | 4,966 | ▾ -0.1% |
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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 45, which makes the county a little older than New York overall. About 18.6% of residents are under 18, while 20.9% 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 30.4% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 21.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 39.6%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Washington County NY
Median Age
45
Under 18
18.6%
Age 65+
20.9%
Bachelor's+
21.2%
Washington County School Districts
Washington County is served by 16 public school districts with 12,437 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Hudson Falls Central, Schuylerville Central and Hoosick Falls Central. Those three districts account for about 36% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Washington County NY
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Falls Central School District | 2,103 | 16.9% | ▾ -2.8% |
| Schuylerville Central School District | 1,318 | 10.6% | ▾ -2.4% |
| Hoosick Falls Central School District | 1,078 | 8.7% | ▴ 2.5% |
| Stillwater Central School District | 995 | 8% | ▾ -2.5% |
| Granville Central School District | 977 | 7.9% | ▾ -3.6% |
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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 $185,000 and a median gross rent of $1,000. About 77% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the New York median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $284,900 and homes spent about 68 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, NY
Washington County has 2,380 business listings across 457 categories. The largest categories in Washington County business listings are Farm (115, 4.8%), Churches & Religious Organizations (54, 2.3%), and Contractors (42, 1.8%). 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, NY
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Farm | 115 | 4.8% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 54 | 2.3% |
| Contractors | 42 | 1.8% |
| Auto Repair | 39 | 1.6% |
| Convenience Stores | 36 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 35 | 1.5% |
| Public And Government Association | 29 | 1.2% |
| Discount Store | 27 | 1.1% |
| Fire Departments | 27 | 1.1% |
| Parks & Recreation | 25 | 1.1% |
Washington County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Maples lakeside cottages | Accommodation | Argyle |
| Mary P. Hollister, CPA PC | Accountant | Whitehall |
| Fairview Stable, LLC | Active Life | Pittsfield |
| Fly Again Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Greenwich |
| Locally Targeted Marketing | Advertising Agency | Cambridge |
| Upper Hudson Wine Trail | Agricultural Cooperatives | Easton |
| CaroVail, Inc. | Agricultural Service | Salem |
| Curtis Feed & Farm Supply | Agriculture | Greenwich |
| Harris Airport | Airport | Fort Ann |
| Easton Greenwich Rescue Squad | Ambulance And Ems Services | Greenwich |
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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.