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Washington ParkNC

A town of 383.

Is Washington Park a good place to live?

59% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Washington Park, above both North Carolina’s towns (29%) and U.S. towns (29%). Washington Park has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.

Small town

383 people, and everyone knows the way

In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.

Nearby towns
River RoadRiver RoadWashington Park
Getting set up

Moving to Washington Park: who provides what

Who provides power, water and the rest in Washington Park, and how to reach them.

The full setup list →
PowerCity of Washington13.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBeaufort Co Northside Regional WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Washington Park’s trash rules yet
SchoolsBeaufort County SchoolsWhich school depends on your addressNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn North Carolina you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person with same-day registration during the early voting period, or by mail (postmarked 25 days before).vote.gov
Who runs elections hereBeaufort County Board of ElectionsBeaufort County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code2788927889 100%Census 2020

EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.

The data

Ordered by what stands out in Washington Park.

Natural hazards

Hurricanes leads a very high hazard risk in Washington Park

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 96% of U.S. communities. Since 1996, 333 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Washington Park.

96risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
96Very high riskLowerHigher
HurricanesInland floodingCoastal flooding
333
paid flood claims since 1996
7
federal disasters paid out here

FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA

Work & commute

Washington Park has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out

Most working residents leave Washington Park for work: only 0% work in town. 16% of Washington Park residents live below the poverty line, against 13% in North Carolina’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The median household income in Washington Park is $89,000.

0%work in town
Washington ParkNorth Carolina townsU.S. towns
Below the poverty line16%13%9.6%
Median household income$89,000$69,000$80,000

Where working residents work

In Washington Park0%
Washington24%
Greenville16%
River Road4%
New Bern3%
20 mi
median commute distance
17
jobs based in Washington Park
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents

Census LEHD 2023 · ACS

Climate

Mild winters and hot summers in Washington Park

Washington Park has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Washington Park’s July high is 89°F.

1″snow a winter

Typical low → high °F

Winter36–55°
Spring50–72°
Summer70–88°
Fall54–73°
Nov 15
typical first frost
Mar 22
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020

Health

How healthy Washington Park is

Washington Park beats the North Carolina average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 45% of Washington Park adults have high blood pressure.

Washington ParkNorth Carolina townsU.S. towns
High blood pressure (CDC PLACES)45%38%35%
Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES)16%13%14%
Diabetes (CDC PLACES)15%13%12%
Binge drink (CDC PLACES)13%15%16%
32 measures vs. North Carolina
2 better19 too close to call11 worse
What stands outWashington ParkNC
Fewer adults facing housing insecurity9.6%12.2%
More adults treating high blood pressure81.9%76.7%
More adults with COPD11.6%7.1%
Ecu Health Medical Center
21.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA

Housing

A typical Washington Park home is worth about $341K

The typical Washington Park home is worth about $341,000, up 4.4% in a year, close to the North Carolina typical home. 91% of households own their home in Washington Park.

$341KZillow home value

Typical home value

Washington Park$341K
North Carolina$332K
+4.4%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May

Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center

Keep exploring

Everything we know about Washington Park

15pages on Washington Park
After high school

Colleges nearby

1 within 15 miles of the center of Washington Park

About 4 of every 100 Washington Park residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.

Prices by family income, graduation and earnings →

A commuter town

100% of working residents leave Washington Park for work

Where Washington Park’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.

24% → Washington Washington 24% 16% → Greenville Greenville 16% 4% → River Road River Road 4% 3% → New Bern New Bern 3% 2% → Wilson Wilson 2% 2% → Charlotte Charlotte 2% Washington Park · 0% stay
17jobs based in Washington Park
0%of working residents work in town
20 mimedian commute distance

Census LEHD 2023

About Washington Park

Town in North Carolina, United States

Official town website ↗

Washington Park is a town in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 392 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Area
0.3 sq mi
Elevation
7 ft

Questions about Washington Park

Short answers, built from the data on this page.

Is Washington Park, NC a good place to live?

Washington Park has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.