Washington Iowa Map

About Washington, Iowa

Washington is a locality in Washington County, Iowa, United States. It has a population of approximately 7,290. The population density is 520.7 people per km². Washington is located at 41.2992°N, 91.6929°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52353.

Washington unfolds across rolling Iowa farmland, a landscape where the horizon stretches wide and the sky seems to hold a deeper, more resonant blue. It lies 26.4 miles south-south-west of Iowa City, IA (from Iowa City, IA: bearing 199°T), and is situated 7.3 miles west of Ainsworth. Gentle swells of earth, softened by seasons of cultivation, cradle the town, and the air carries the clean, earthy scent of freshly tilled soil and distant cornfields. Even in the quietude of a summer afternoon, a subtle hum of life emanates from the cluster of buildings, a promise of activity that belies the vast, open spaces surrounding it. The light here possesses a peculiar clarity, especially as dusk descends, painting the western sky with hues of apricot and lavender that linger long after the sun has dipped below the prairie's edge. Founded by pioneers seeking fertile ground, Washington has long been a hub for agriculture, its economy deeply rooted in the bounty of the surrounding land. The grain elevators, stark sentinels against the immense sky, stand as enduring symbols of this enduring connection, their silhouettes a familiar punctuation mark on the rural skyline. While corn and soybeans remain the lifeblood, the town has also cultivated a distinct character, a quiet resilience forged in the shared experience of agricultural cycles and the close-knit bonds of a community that understands the value of hard work and neighborly support. Though no grand monuments mark its history, the very streets of Washington whisper tales of generations who have shaped this corner of Iowa, their legacy imprinted not in stone, but in the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Washington Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Washington, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Washington and Washington County.

Detailed location data for Washington includes the ZIP code (52353), telephone area code (319, 515, 563, 641, 712), county seat of Washington County (Washington), and school district assignment (Washington Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Washington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.