Washington North Carolina Map

About Washington, North Carolina

Washington is a locality in Beaufort County, North Carolina, United States. It has a population of approximately 9,726. The population density is 459.8 people per km². Washington is located at 35.5466°N, 77.0522°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 27817.

Washington, North Carolina, unfolds along the Pamlico River, a broad, dark ribbon of water that whispers secrets of the coast. It lies 18.2 miles east-south-east of Greenville, NC (from Greenville, NC: bearing 104°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-west of River Road. Here, the air carries a humid sweetness, thick with the scent of salt marsh and the distant bloom of pine. Ancient oaks, draped in Spanish moss like weathered beards, stand sentinel over low-lying fields, their roots grasping deep into the rich, alluvial soil. The landscape breathes a quiet resilience, a gentle terrain where the land meets the water in a slow, deliberate embrace, reflecting the soft, diffused light of the eastern sky. The very character of Washington seems to be shaped by this proximity to the river, a constant, murmuring presence that dictates the pace of life. This is a place where history flows as steadily as the river it calls home, a town that once served as a vital port for the burgeoning colony. The economy, though diversified now, still carries echoes of its maritime past, with fishing boats bobbing in the harbor and the occasional scent of drying tobacco hinting at bygone agricultural fortunes. Washington’s past is woven into its very foundations, evident in the sturdy brick buildings that line the historic waterfront, each one a silent storyteller of commerce and community. It’s a place where the rhythm of the day is often set by the tides, where the simple act of watching the sun dip below the horizon, painting the river in hues of orange and purple, feels like a profound and timeless ritual.

About This Washington Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Washington, North Carolina 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 Beaufort County.

Detailed location data for Washington includes the ZIP code (27889), telephone area code (919, 984), county seat of Beaufort County (Washington), and school district assignment (Beaufort County Schools). 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.