Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.19 |
| Below Poverty | 14.0% ▲ 40% above avg |
| College Grads | 66.8% ▲ 72% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.1% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 6,144 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 64,610 (14.7%) |
| Some College | 27,356 (6.2%) |
| Associates | 41,581 (9.5%) |
| Bachelors | 14,177 (3.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 285,735 (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 | 356,051 |
| Vacant Units | 34,529 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Washington is a city in Washington DC, located in District of Columbia County. The city spans 271 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 671,768 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.55 years.
Economically, Washington is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $111,467 is above the national average. Approximately 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Washington is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $739,999, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,882 per month.
The population of Washington is highly educated. 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 42.6%.
Washington, DC offers residents above-average earning potential within Washington DC. Spread across 271 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20001 | 44,022 | $138,730 | $844,500 | $2,464 | 2.8% | 81.4% | 33.8% |
| 20002 | 70,580 | $114,482 | $813,700 | $2,140 | 6.1% | 74.0% | 37.2% |
| 20003 | 36,194 | $159,604 | $954,200 | $2,630 | 3.9% | 84.1% | 38.5% |
| 20004 | 1,756 | $161,359 | $650,700 | $2,945 | 1.8% | 96.5% | 40.8% |
| 20005 | 12,960 | $111,960 | $636,000 | $2,223 | 3.7% | 84.7% | 29.2% |
| 20006 | 1,335 | $36,019 | $255,700 | $2,035 | 12.0% | 93.2% | 8.1% |
| 20007 | 23,696 | $142,783 | $1,202,900 | $2,066 | 2.6% | 88.7% | 57.4% |
| 20008 | 28,743 | $123,653 | $894,100 | $2,202 | 5.2% | 90.8% | 35.6% |
| 20009 | 49,997 | $140,555 | $727,800 | $2,346 | 2.6% | 85.3% | 34.6% |
| 20010 | 31,591 | $110,260 | $868,400 | $1,815 | 5.0% | 75.6% | 39.9% |
| 20011 | 66,951 | $108,377 | $722,200 | $1,636 | 6.3% | 60.9% | 53.9% |
| 20012 | 17,662 | $128,234 | $838,200 | $1,638 | 6.2% | 62.6% | 62.8% |
| 20015 | 15,413 | $250,001 | $1,208,700 | $2,088 | 2.6% | 87.8% | 77.9% |
| 20016 | 31,668 | $179,107 | $1,206,200 | $2,105 | 4.0% | 89.3% | 64.6% |
| 20017 | 21,013 | $101,543 | $686,400 | $1,793 | 5.7% | 65.2% | 57.4% |
| 20018 | 19,956 | $92,569 | $672,100 | $1,245 | 8.1% | 52.1% | 54.2% |
| 20019 | 64,365 | $57,031 | $437,600 | $1,174 | 15.3% | 33.6% | 40.7% |
| 20020 | 53,885 | $53,015 | $442,500 | $1,317 | 13.2% | 34.0% | 31.0% |
| 20024 | 16,197 | $102,623 | $497,100 | $2,121 | 5.7% | 74.2% | 31.9% |
| 20032 | 38,828 | $48,146 | $391,400 | $1,285 | 14.4% | 31.5% | 22.4% |
| 20036 | 4,635 | $105,800 | $442,400 | $2,301 | 0.7% | 95.1% | 42.8% |
| 20037 | 12,441 | $98,917 | $743,700 | $2,420 | 5.1% | 90.2% | 35.0% |