| ZIP Code | 20037 |
|---|---|
| City | Washington |
| State | Washington DC (DC) |
| County | District of Columbia County |
| Area Code | 202/771 |
| Elevation | 34 ft |
| Latitude | 38.892459 |
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| Longitude | -77.053811 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 11001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 31.3 yrs ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.41 |
| Below Poverty | 14.9% ▲ 49% above avg |
| College Grads | 90.2% ▲ 133% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.1% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 70 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 218 (3%) |
| Some College | 89 (1.2%) |
| Associates | 346 (4.7%) |
| Bachelors | 99 (1.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,528 (88.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $98,917 ▲ 30% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $743,700 ▲ 167% above avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,420/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,828 |
| Vacant Units | 1,526 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,828 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,526 |
| Owner Occupied | 35.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 65.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.41 |
ZIP code 20037 is located in Washington, Washington DC, within District of Columbia County. With a population of 12,441, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 31.3 years. Economically, 20037 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $98,917 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20037 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $743,700 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,420 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 65.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 8% since 2019.
The population of 20037 is majority White (62.58%). Residents are highly educated — 90.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.9%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20037 stands at 5.1%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 39% — 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 10%.
Overall, ZIP code 20037 in Washington, DC is characterized as middle-income, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 12,441 residents, a median household income of $98,917, and a median home value of $743,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Washington DC.