| ZIP Code | 20036 |
|---|---|
| City | Washington |
| State | Washington DC (DC) |
| County | District of Columbia County |
| Area Code | 202/771 |
| Elevation | 71 ft |
| Latitude | 38.907034 |
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| Longitude | -77.041677 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 11001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.2 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 1.20 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 95.1% ▲ 145% above avg |
| Unemployment | 0.7% ▼ 86% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 8 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 44 (1.2%) |
| Associates | 135 (3.6%) |
| Bachelors | 3 (0.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,585 (95%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $105,800 ▲ 39% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $442,400 ▲ 59% above avg ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,301/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,383 |
| Vacant Units | 594 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,383 |
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| Vacant | 594 |
| Owner Occupied | 42.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 57.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.20 |
ZIP code 20036 is located in Washington, Washington DC, within District of Columbia County. With a population of 4,635, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.2 years. Economically, 20036 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $105,800 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20036 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $442,400 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,301 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (42.8%) and renters (57.2%). Median home values have increased by 19% since 2019.
The population of 20036 is majority White (67.66%). Residents are highly educated — 95.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.5%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20036 stands at 0.7%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 27% — 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 8%.
Overall, ZIP code 20036 in Washington, DC is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 4,635 residents, a median household income of $105,800, and a median home value of $442,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington DC.