Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.19 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 66.8% ▲ 72% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6,144 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 64,610 (14.7%) |
| Some College | 27,356 (6.2%) |
| Associates | 41,636 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 14,177 (3.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 285,770 (65%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $111,467 ▲ 46% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $739,999 ▲ 165% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,882/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 356,101 |
| Vacant Units | 34,545 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
District of Columbia County is located in Washington DC and encompasses 277 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 672,079 residents. With a median age of 35.54, it is a relatively young county.
District of Columbia County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $111,467 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.0%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.0% is above the national average.
Housing in District of Columbia County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $739,999 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,882.
The residents of District of Columbia County are racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 42.5%. Educational attainment is highly educated — 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
District of Columbia County, DC is a upper-middle-income area in Washington DC. The 277 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20001 | Washington | 44,022 | $138,730 | $844,500 | $2,464 | 2.8% | 81.4% |
| 20002 | Washington | 70,580 | $114,482 | $813,700 | $2,140 | 6.1% | 74.0% |
| 20003 | Washington | 36,194 | $159,604 | $954,200 | $2,630 | 3.9% | 84.1% |
| 20004 | Washington | 1,756 | $161,359 | $650,700 | $2,945 | 1.8% | 96.5% |
| 20005 | Washington | 12,960 | $111,960 | $636,000 | $2,223 | 3.7% | 84.7% |
| 20006 | Washington | 1,335 | $36,019 | $255,700 | $2,035 | 12.0% | 93.2% |
| 20007 | Washington | 23,696 | $142,783 | $1,202,900 | $2,066 | 2.6% | 88.7% |
| 20008 | Washington | 28,743 | $123,653 | $894,100 | $2,202 | 5.2% | 90.8% |
| 20009 | Washington | 49,997 | $140,555 | $727,800 | $2,346 | 2.6% | 85.3% |
| 20010 | Washington | 31,591 | $110,260 | $868,400 | $1,815 | 5.0% | 75.6% |
| 20011 | Washington | 66,951 | $108,377 | $722,200 | $1,636 | 6.3% | 60.9% |
| 20012 | Washington | 17,662 | $128,234 | $838,200 | $1,638 | 6.2% | 62.6% |
| 20015 | Washington | 15,413 | $250,001 | $1,208,700 | $2,088 | 2.6% | 87.8% |
| 20016 | Washington | 31,668 | $179,107 | $1,206,200 | $2,105 | 4.0% | 89.3% |
| 20017 | Washington | 21,013 | $101,543 | $686,400 | $1,793 | 5.7% | 65.2% |
| 20018 | Washington | 19,956 | $92,569 | $672,100 | $1,245 | 8.1% | 52.1% |
| 20019 | Washington | 64,365 | $57,031 | $437,600 | $1,174 | 15.3% | 33.6% |
| 20020 | Washington | 53,885 | $53,015 | $442,500 | $1,317 | 13.2% | 34.0% |
| 20024 | Washington | 16,197 | $102,623 | $497,100 | $2,121 | 5.7% | 74.2% |
| 20032 | Washington | 38,828 | $48,146 | $391,400 | $1,285 | 14.4% | 31.5% |
| 20036 | Washington | 4,635 | $105,800 | $442,400 | $2,301 | 0.7% | 95.1% |
| 20037 | Washington | 12,441 | $98,917 | $743,700 | $2,420 | 5.1% | 90.2% |