| ZIP Code | 20032 |
|---|---|
| City | Washington |
| State | Washington DC (DC) |
| County | District of Columbia County |
| Area Code | 202/771 |
| Elevation | 118 ft |
| Latitude | 38.831882 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.016556 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 11001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.9 yrs ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 23.8% ▲ 138% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.5% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 14.4% ▲ 195% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 508 (2.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,592 (36.5%) |
| Some College | 3,072 (13%) |
| Associates | 3,958 (16.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,568 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,861 (24.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $48,146 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 30% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $391,400 ▲ 40% above avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 8.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,285/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,708 |
| Vacant Units | 1,906 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,708 |
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| Vacant | 1,906 |
| Owner Occupied | 22.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 77.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
ZIP code 20032 is located in Washington, Washington DC, within District of Columbia County. With a population of 38,828, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.9 years. Economically, 20032 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $48,146 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20032 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $391,400 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,285 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 77.6% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 20032 is primarily Black (80.27%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 23.8%. Household income has grown by 30% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20032 stands at 14.4%, which is more than double the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 43%.
Overall, ZIP code 20032 in Washington, DC is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 38,828 residents, a median household income of $48,146, and a median home value of $391,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington DC.