County

District of Columbia County, DC

277 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Washington DC

👥672,079Population
💰$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 District of Columbia County, DC

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 Codes in District of Columbia County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.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%