Washington Parish, Louisiana
Washington Parish, Louisiana, has 44,937 residents (July 2025 estimate). Its county seat is Franklinton. It uses Central Time and covers 670 sq mi (1,734 km²) of land. It is a county equivalent (parish).
- Resident population, July 2025
- 44,937
- Land area
- 670 sq mi (1,734 km²)
- County seat or government
- Franklinton
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $45,380 ± $3,664
- Median home value
- $155,700 ± $10,722
- Median rent, with utilities
- $774 ± $46
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 69.3% ± 2.9 points
- County type
- Parish
- Metro or micro area
- Bogalusa, LA micro areaCentral parish
- Water area
- 6.23 sq mi (16.1 km²)
- State
- Louisiana
- County code (FIPS)
- 22117
- Coordinates (central point)
- 30.852144, -90.046253
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Income, home value, rent and homes lived in by their owners: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 13, 2026.
Time zones in Washington Parish
| Time zone | Local time and UTC offset | Next clock change |
|---|---|---|
| Central TimeAmerica/Chicago | UTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July. Enable JavaScript for the live clock. | Enable JavaScript for upcoming changes. |
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ZIP Code areas, largest first
- 7043819,349 people
- 7042717,596 people
- 704448,687 people
- 704266,090 people
- 704315,769 people
- 704502,921 people
6 ZIP Code areas overlap Washington Parish. People counts are 2020–2024 estimates for each whole ZIP area. Mailing ZIPs can differ; check an address with USPS ZIP Code Lookup.
Official county information
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School districts in Washington Parish, largest first
- Washington Parish School District30,068 people
- Bogalusa City School District15,052 people
Districts with land in the county; a district can cross county lines. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends.
Cities, towns and communities, largest first
These areas overlap the mapped boundary; an overlap does not mean that every address belongs to both.
- Bogalusa, Louisiana (city)10,468 people
- Franklinton, Louisiana (town)3,602 people
- Varnado, Louisiana (village)425 people
- Angie, Louisiana (village)313 people
- Rio, Louisiana (CDP)219 people
Bordering areas, nearest first
Distances are straight lines between map points.
- Walthall County, Mississippi22 mi north
- Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana27 mi southwest
- Pearl River County, Mississippi28 mi east
- Marion County, Mississippi29 mi northeast
- Pike County, Mississippi31 mi northwest
- St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana31 mi south
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