Washington County Map with Cities
Explore county and ZCTA boundaries
Counties: generalized 2025 TIGERweb. ZIP areas: 2020 Census ZCTAs, not USPS delivery ZIP borders. These datasets are different vintages.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. The service can be unavailable or rate-limited. Do not treat estimates as legal property boundaries.
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Explore this historical reference layer and search its county or county-equivalent names and FIPS identifiers. Alphabetical list as contained in the bundled historic dataset. This is not a verified current count. 39 reference entries Source limitations: Geometry from bundled Basemap Washington Map
County and County-Equivalent Reference List
County / equivalent FIPS (dataset) Adams 53001 Asotin 53003 Benton 53005 Chelan 53007 Clallam 53009 Clark 53011 Columbia 53013 Cowlitz 53015 Douglas 53017 Ferry 53019 Franklin 53021 Garfield 53023 Grant 53025 Grays Harbor 53027 Island 53029 Jefferson 53031 King 53033 Kitsap 53035 Kittitas 53037 Klickitat 53039 Lewis 53041 Lincoln 53043 Mason 53045 Okanogan 53047 Pacific 53049 Pend Oreille 53051 Pierce 53053 San Juan 53055 Skagit 53057 Skamania 53059 Snohomish 53061 Spokane 53063 Stevens 53065 Thurston 53067 Wahkiakum 53069 Walla Walla 53071 Whatcom 53073 Whitman 53075 Yakima 53077 UScounties shapefile (EPSG:4269), source vintage not verified. Do not quote its numeric totals as present-day administrative counts. Downloaded SVG files include no legal accuracy warranty.
Understanding the county-equivalent system in Washington
Some city and county boundaries overlap, while unincorporated areas lie outside municipal limits. County maps must state the record year and jurisdiction definition. County-equivalent units are the level used in many Census datasets; state-level terminology and changes over time can affect counts and boundaries.
Examples of Washington county GEOIDs
| Legacy reference name | Five-digit GEOID | County part |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 53001 |
001 |
| Asotin | 53003 |
003 |
| Benton | 53005 |
005 |
| Chelan | 53007 |
007 |
| Clallam | 53009 |
009 |
| Clark | 53011 |
011 |
The first two FIPS digits identify the state in this dataset (53); the following three digits identify a county or county-equivalent record. Preserve leading zeros when storing these IDs in spreadsheets, CSV or databases.
How to read and verify the county map
- Start with the state outline and use the on-page search to find a county or full FIPS code.
- Check whether the entry represents a county, parish, borough, census area or independent city.
- Use the source-year label when referencing boundaries or computing statistics.
- For modern population, area or county-seat statistics, join this table to a verified dated government source rather than guessing from the map.
County lists versus postal addresses
A ZIP code, county name and postal city serve different purposes. A mailing address can use a neighboring city’s name, and one ZIP can intersect several counties. Use a point-in-polygon lookup against a properly dated jurisdiction layer when an exact address-to-county answer matters.
Official data to cross-check
The U.S. Census Bureau publishes 2025 Gazetteer county tables with area and representative coordinate fields, and TIGER/Line boundaries. The Gazetteer files do not include population; a separately dated Census or ACS table is required for that value.
How to use the Washington county GEOID list
Our bundled Washington reference includes 39 county or county-equivalent names. These are identifiers from a historical/unverified-vintage dataset, not a verified current list of official county populations or boundaries. Use the first two digits to recognize the state FIPS prefix 53.
| County | Five-digit GEOID | County suffix |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 53001 | 001 |
| Asotin | 53003 | 003 |
| Benton | 53005 | 005 |
| Chelan | 53007 | 007 |
| Clallam | 53009 | 009 |
| Clark | 53011 | 011 |
| Columbia | 53013 | 013 |
| Cowlitz | 53015 | 015 |
| Douglas | 53017 | 017 |
| Ferry | 53019 | 019 |
| Franklin | 53021 | 021 |
| Garfield | 53023 | 023 |
| Grant | 53025 | 025 |
| Grays Harbor | 53027 | 027 |
| Island | 53029 | 029 |
| Jefferson | 53031 | 031 |
| King | 53033 | 033 |
| Kitsap | 53035 | 035 |
| Kittitas | 53037 | 037 |
| Klickitat | 53039 | 039 |
| Lewis | 53041 | 041 |
| Lincoln | 53043 | 043 |
For publication-grade administrative statistics, join county GEOIDs to a specified release of the US Census geography/ACS tables. County-seat, income and population columns must be separately sourced and labeled by year. A postal ZIP can cross a county line, so county matching from a ZIP alone is not always exact.
Official cross-checks: Census TIGER/Line geographic files · Census ACS data.
10 questions about Washington
Questions based on search intent and competitor topics; not a verified Google People Also Ask feed.
How many counties or county equivalents are listed for Washington?
The bundled reference currently contains 39 entries for Washington. Because the underlying source vintage is not confirmed against the latest Census release, verify the authoritative current count before quoting it.
What is the county FIPS code for Washington?
Washington has state-level FIPS prefix 53. A complete county GEOID combines the two-digit state code and a three-digit county code. For example, Adams has the stored GEOID 53001.
How do I locate a county on the Washington map?
Use the county-name/FIPS table and consult an authoritative labeled map to match a name to its boundary. A point near a border needs a precise coordinate-based check.
Can I download a blank Washington county map?
Check the associated printable-map page. County outlines require actual county geometry; an exterior state outline alone does not provide individual county borders.
Does the list include all current county equivalents in Washington?
The page displays records in the bundled historical reference, not a certified current list. Independent cities and similar county equivalents require careful definition.
Is the Washington county data from the latest Census year?
No current-vintage certification is claimed for this local dataset. Compare names and GEOIDs against a dated TIGER/Line or Census Gazetteer file.
What is the difference between a county and a ZIP Code in Washington?
County boundaries are government/statistical administrative areas; ZIP Codes are postal delivery identifiers and often cross counties. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas are Census approximations.
Can I look up a Washington county by address?
An authoritative geocoding service or Census Geocoder can map an address to an official county. County names alone do not determine the county of every address.
Where do I find county population and land area for Washington?
Use a named Census population-estimate vintage for people and a Gazetteer/TIGER data year for area. Avoid mixing Census years when calculating density or ranks.
Can I use Washington county borders for property or legal decisions?
No. The reference is intended for education and general exploration. Property and administrative boundary decisions require current authoritative local records and licensed surveys where appropriate.
Editorial and data status: This is an unpublished reference draft. The information must be checked before the page can be treated as current geographic data or production-ready research.