State

Washington DC ZIP Codes & Demographics

277 ZIP codes  ·  1 counties  ·  3+ cities

👥672,079Total Population
💰$111,467Median HH Income▲ 46% above avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$739,999Median Home Value▲ 165% above avg
🎓66.8%College Grads▲ 72% above avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 36.6%Hispanic: 11.6%Black: 42.5%Asian: 4%Other: 4.5%Race
White36.6%
Hispanic11.6%
Black42.5%
Asian4.0%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
39%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.19
Below Poverty14.0% ▲ 40% above avg
College Grads66.8% ▲ 72% above avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
No HS Diploma6,144 (1.4%)
HS Graduate64,610 (14.7%)
Some College27,356 (6.2%)
Associates41,636 (9.5%)
Bachelors14,177 (3.2%)
Graduate Degree285,770 (65%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 14.7%Some College: 6.2%Associates: 9.5%Bachelors: 3.2%Graduate: 65%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad14.7%
Some College6.2%
Associates9.5%
Bachelors3.2%
Graduate65.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 41.9%Renter: 58.1%Tenure
Owner41.9%
Renter58.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
70%

Financials

Median HH Income$111,467 ▲ 46% above avg
Median Home Value$739,999 ▲ 165% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,882/mo
Total Housing Units356,101
Vacant Units34,545

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
31%
Public Transit
25%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
33%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
70%
About Washington DC ZIP Codes

Washington DC contains 277 ZIP codes across 1 counties. With an estimated population of 672,079 residents and a median age of 35.54 years, it is a relatively young state in terms of demographics.

Economically, Washington DC is broadly a upper-middle-income state. The median household income of $111,467 is above the national average. The statewide unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Washington DC has a premium housing market overall, with a median home value of $739,999 — more than double the national average. Median monthly rent across the state averages around $1,882. Homeownership stands at 41.9% statewide.

The population of Washington DC is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 42.5%. Residents are broadly highly educated — 66.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.

The 277 ZIP codes across Washington DC vary widely in character — from dense urban cores to rural agricultural areas. Each of the 1 counties has its own economic profile, housing market, and demographic makeup. Browse by county below to find ZIP codes that match your specific needs, whether you're researching relocation, real estate, business demographics, or local government boundaries.

Looking for ZIP code data in Washington DC? Every ZIP code page includes population counts, median household income, home values, rental rates, age distribution, race and ethnicity breakdown, education levels, commute data, and housing stock information — all sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Largest Cities in Washington DC
CityZIPsPopulationAvg Income
Washington 271 671,768 $116,580
Naval Anacost Annex 1 311
Washington Navy Yard 5
Counties in Washington DC
CountyZIPsPopulationAvg IncomeAvg HomeUnemp.College
District of Columbia County 277 672,079 $116,580 $733,477 4.4% 53.0%