| ZIP Code | 20005 |
|---|---|
| City | Washington |
| State | Washington DC (DC) |
| County | District of Columbia County |
| Area Code | 202/771 |
| Elevation | 71 ft |
| Latitude | 38.904438 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.031597 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 11001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.2 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.47 |
| Below Poverty | 11.3% ▲ 13% above avg |
| College Grads | 84.7% ▲ 118% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.7% ▼ 24% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 200 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 698 (6.9%) |
| Some College | 364 (3.6%) |
| Associates | 297 (2.9%) |
| Bachelors | 109 (1.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,488 (83.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,960 ▲ 47% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $636,000 ▲ 128% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,223/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 9,558 |
| Vacant Units | 867 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 9,558 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 867 |
| Owner Occupied | 29.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 70.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.47 |
ZIP code 20005 is located in Washington, Washington DC, within District of Columbia County. With a population of 12,960, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.2 years. Economically, 20005 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $111,960 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20005 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $636,000 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,223 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 70.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 20005 is majority White (55.89%). Residents are highly educated — 84.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20005 stands at 3.7%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 32% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 13%.
Overall, ZIP code 20005 in Washington, DC is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 12,960 residents, a median household income of $111,960, and a median home value of $636,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington DC.