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ZIP Code 20001
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 38,551
- 6,816/sq mi High-density area
- $138,059
- Median income Above-median income area
- $852,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,816
- people per sq mi
- 33%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20001 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20001 (Washington, DC) fell -4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 554.3 in 2023 to 527.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20001 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, with 38,551 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 6,816 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20001 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,059 (16% above the average District of Columbia ZIP), while per-capita income is $92,188. The poverty rate is 13.5%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $852,600 (14% above the average District of Columbia ZIP) and median rent is $2,499; 33.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.6, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20001 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 20001
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20001.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
469 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
391 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
346 establishments
- Retail trade 147
Retail trade
147 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 119
Real estate and rental and leasing
119 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20001, Washington, DC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
38,551
Population
5.7
Area (sq mi)
6,816
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20001?
32.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
13.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$138,059
Median Household Income
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$92,188
Per Capita Income
13.5%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20001 ranks nationally
Washington, DC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$138,059 Top 5% higher than 95% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
26,928housing units
26,928
Total Housing Units
23,868
Occupied Units
3,060
Vacant Units
1.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$852,600
Median Home Value
+14% vs state ZIP avg
$2,499
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
528
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+428%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20001 have decreased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +428% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 503 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 531 |
| 2022 | +7.4% | 570 |
| 2023 | -2.8% | 554 |
| 2024 | -4.8% | 528 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,046 business establishments in ZIP 20001, employing approximately 56,686 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,490,837,000.
2,046
Businesses
56,686
Employees
$6.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 469 | 22.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 391 | 19.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 346 | 16.9% |
| Retail trade | 147 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 119 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 108 | 5.3% |
| Information | 98 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 89 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 73 | 3.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 42 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 39 | 1.9% |
| Construction | 36 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 28 | 1.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 16 | 0.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 0.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 0.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 20001 vs 20005 →
ZIP 20001 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20009
Washington (20009)
47,992 residents
- 20001
Washington (20001)
38,551 residents
- 20005 12,775
Washington (20005)
12,775 residents
- 20036 5,435
Washington (20036)
5,435 residents
- 20004 1,622
Washington (20004)
1,622 residents
- 20535 8
Washington (20535)
8 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20001 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20004
Washington (20004)
$184,792 median income
- 20009
Washington (20009)
$146,664 median income
- 20001
Washington (20001)
$138,059 median income
- 20005
Washington (20005)
$116,724 median income
- 20036
Washington (20036)
$99,832 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20001 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20005 | Washington, DC | 12,775 | 0.9 mi |
| 20565 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| 20535 | Washington, DC | 8 | 1.2 mi |
| 20004 | Washington, DC | 1,622 | 1.3 mi |
| 20202 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.7 mi |
| 20045 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| 20036 | Washington, DC | 5,435 | 1.3 mi |
| 20204 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.8 mi |
| 20009 | Washington, DC | 47,992 | 1.2 mi |
| 20510 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20001, both outside DC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (38,551 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 20001 in?
ZIP code 20001 (Washington) is located in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. District of Columbia contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/district-of-columbia-dc.
What is the population of ZIP code 20001?
ZIP code 20001 in Washington, DC has a population of 38,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20001?
The median household income in ZIP 20001 is $138,059, which is 81% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20001?
The median home value in ZIP 20001 is $852,600, which is 207% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20001?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20001 is White at 47.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20001?
ZIP code 20001 has 2,046 business establishments employing approximately 56,686 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20001?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20001 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (469), Other services (except public administration) (391), Accommodation and food services (346). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20001?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20001 decreased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 428%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20001?
In ZIP code 20001, 86.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 20001?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20001 is 27.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20001?
In ZIP code 20001, approximately 33.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20001?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20001 is 13.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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