| ZIP Code | 20024 |
|---|---|
| City | Washington |
| State | Washington DC (DC) |
| County | District of Columbia County |
| Area Code | 202/771 |
| Latitude | 38.870543 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.026826 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 11001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.61 |
| Below Poverty | 17.6% ▲ 76% above avg |
| College Grads | 74.2% ▲ 92% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 236 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,237 (10.3%) |
| Some College | 697 (5.8%) |
| Associates | 915 (7.7%) |
| Bachelors | 505 (4.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 8,369 (70%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $102,623 ▲ 34% above avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $497,100 ▲ 78% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,121/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 11,560 |
| Vacant Units | 1,504 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 11,560 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,504 |
| Owner Occupied | 31.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 68.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.61 |
ZIP code 20024 is located in Washington, Washington DC, within District of Columbia County. With a population of 16,197, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.3 years. Economically, 20024 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $102,623 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20024 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $497,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,121 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 68.1% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 16% since 2019.
The population of 20024 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 41.1%. Residents are highly educated — 74.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.6%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20024 stands at 5.7%, which is above 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 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 20024 in Washington, DC is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,197 residents, a median household income of $102,623, and a median home value of $497,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington DC.