US ZIP Code
20059

Washington, DC

District of Columbia County  ·  Washington DC

● Active
👥 1,093 Population
🎂 18.8 Median Age
🎓 100.0% College Grads
▲ 158% above avg
📊 2.3% Unemployment
▼ 54% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code20059
CityWashington
StateWashington DC (DC)
CountyDistrict of Columbia County
Area Code202/771
Elevation183 ft
Latitude38.92246
Longitude-77.020042
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS11001
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 20.0% (218) Female 80.1% (875) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 26.6%Hispanic: 6.4%Black: 59.5%Asian: 6%Other: 1.1%Race
White26.6%
Hispanic6.4%
Black59.5%
Asian6.0%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

5–17
1%
18–24
98%
25–44
1%
45–64
0%

Key Indicators

Median Age18.8 yrs
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads100.0% ▲ 158% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 54% below avg
Graduate Degree12 (100%)

Education

Graduate: 100%Edu
Graduate100.0%
Housing & Income

Financials

Total Units33
Vacant Units33
Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Public Transit
12%
Walked
40%
Work From Home
48%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
77%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
3%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 20059 is in Washington, DC, in District of Columbia County.
ZIP code 20059 is located in Washington DC (DC).
ZIP code 20059 is in District of Columbia County, DC.
ZIP 20059 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 20059 is 1,093 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 20059

ZIP code 20059 is located in Washington, Washington DC, within District of Columbia County. With a population of 1,093, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 18.8 years.

The population of 20059 is majority Black (59.47%). Residents are highly educated — 100.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is more than double the national average.

The unemployment rate in 20059 stands at 2.3%, which is well below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 48% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area.

Overall, ZIP code 20059 in Washington, DC is characterized as highly educated, and a young community.