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ZIP Code 20001

District of Columbia County, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

38,551
6,816/sq mi
$138,059
Median income
$852,600
Median home value
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 20001 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia County, 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 District of Columbia average), while per-capita income is $92,188. Local economic indicators show a 13.5% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $852,600 for a typical home value (14% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,499 a month; 33.4% of 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. To put 20001 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in District of Columbia County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 20001?

32.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

13.9%

Foreign-Born

White 47.6%
African American 30.7%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 86.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

26,928

Total Housing Units

23,868

Occupied Units

3,060

Vacant Units

1.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 33.4%
Renter 66.6%

$852,600

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20001 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 20001 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in District of Columbia County

20011 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 58,536
20019 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 54,358
20002 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 52,370
20020 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 49,864
20009 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 47,992
20032 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 35,653

Related Areas

District of Columbia County Washington, DC District of Columbia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20001 in? ▼
ZIP code 20001 (Washington) is located in District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. District of Columbia County 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.