| ZIP Code | 20020 |
|---|---|
| City | Washington |
| State | Washington DC (DC) |
| County | District of Columbia County |
| Area Code | 202/771 |
| Elevation | 196 ft |
| Latitude | 38.860382 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.978961 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 11001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.24 |
| Below Poverty | 27.1% ▲ 171% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.0% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 13.2% ▲ 171% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 437 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 10,402 (32.4%) |
| Some College | 3,577 (11.1%) |
| Associates | 6,789 (21.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,531 (4.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,396 (29.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,015 ▼ 31% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $442,500 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 38% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,317/mo ↑ 18% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 26,376 |
| Vacant Units | 2,867 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 26,376 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,867 |
| Owner Occupied | 31.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 69.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.24 |
ZIP code 20020 is located in Washington, Washington DC, within District of Columbia County. With a population of 53,885, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.3 years. Economically, 20020 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,015 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20020 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $442,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,317 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 69.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 38% since 2019.
The population of 20020 is primarily Black (89.87%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 27.1%. Household income has grown by 35% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20020 stands at 13.2%, which is more than double the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 42%.
Overall, ZIP code 20020 in Washington, DC is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 53,885 residents, a median household income of $53,015, and a median home value of $442,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington DC.