Washington, DC · standard
ZIP Code 20002
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 52,370
- 3,853/sq mi High-density area
- $120,337
- Median income Above-median income area
- $826,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 71.2%
- 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 and unusually populous area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 4%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,853
- people per sq mi
- 38%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20002 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 20002 (Washington, DC) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 496.2 in 2023 to 508.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20002 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, with 52,370 residents across 13.6 square miles, a density of 3,853 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20002 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,337 (1% above the average District of Columbia ZIP), while per-capita income is $78,741. The poverty rate is 14.2%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $826,400 (10% above the average District of Columbia ZIP) and median rent is $2,212; 38.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 71.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20002 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 20002
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20002.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
369 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
285 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
282 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
179 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
167 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 20002, 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
52,370
Population
13.6
Area (sq mi)
3,853
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20002?
33.4
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
10.1%
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?
$120,337
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$78,741
Per Capita Income
14.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20002 ranks nationally
Washington, DC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$120,337 Top 10% higher than 90% 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
39,801housing units
39,801
Total Housing Units
35,515
Occupied Units
4,286
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$826,400
Median Home Value
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$2,212
Median Rent
1951
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
+2.5%
YoY Change (2024)
508
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+408%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20002 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +408% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 464 |
| 2021 | +6.4% | 494 |
| 2022 | +4.3% | 515 |
| 2023 | -3.7% | 496 |
| 2024 | +2.5% | 508 |
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 1,812 business establishments in ZIP 20002, employing approximately 32,163 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,623,852,000.
1,812
Businesses
32,163
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 369 | 20.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 285 | 15.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 282 | 15.6% |
| Retail trade | 179 | 9.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 167 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 123 | 6.8% |
| Information | 60 | 3.3% |
| Construction | 58 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 58 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 56 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 47 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 46 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 20002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20002
Washington (20002)
52,370 residents
- 20001
Washington (20001)
38,551 residents
- 20003
Washington (20003)
26,454 residents
- 20017 17,735
Washington (20017)
17,735 residents
- 20018 16,894
Washington (20018)
16,894 residents
- 20005 12,775
Washington (20005)
12,775 residents
- 20064 1,890
Washington (20064)
1,890 residents
- 20390 584
Washington (20390)
584 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20002 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20003
Washington (20003)
$159,846 median income
- 20001
Washington (20001)
$138,059 median income
- 20002
Washington (20002)
$120,337 median income
- 20005
Washington (20005)
$116,724 median income
- 20017
Washington (20017)
$106,300 median income
- 20018
Washington (20018)
$90,639 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20002 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20003 | Washington, DC | 26,454 | 1.7 mi |
| 20018 | Washington, DC | 16,894 | 1.6 mi |
| 20510 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| 20390 | Washington, DC | 584 | 1.9 mi |
| 20540 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| 20001 | Washington, DC | 38,551 | 1.8 mi |
| 20017 | Washington, DC | 17,735 | 2.4 mi |
| 20064 | Washington, DC | 1,890 | 2.3 mi |
| 20053 | Washington, DC | 0 | 2.0 mi |
| 20005 | Washington, DC | 12,775 | 2.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20002, 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 (52,370 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 20002 in?
ZIP code 20002 (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 20002?
ZIP code 20002 in Washington, DC has a population of 52,370 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20002?
The median household income in ZIP 20002 is $120,337, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20002?
The median home value in ZIP 20002 is $826,400, which is 197% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20002?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20002 is White at 42.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20002?
ZIP code 20002 has 1,812 business establishments employing approximately 32,163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20002?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20002 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (369), Other services (except public administration) (285), Accommodation and food services (282). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20002?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20002 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 408%. 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 20002?
In ZIP code 20002, 82.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 71.2% 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 20002?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20002 is 29.5 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 20002?
In ZIP code 20002, approximately 38.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20002?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20002 is 14.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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