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ZIP Code 20002

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

52,370
3,853/sq mi
$120,337
Median income
$826,400
Median home value
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 20002 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia County, 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 District of Columbia average), while per-capita income is $78,741. The poverty rate stands at 14.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. Median home value sits at $826,400 (10% above the state average), median rent at $2,212 a month, and owner-occupancy at 38.3%.

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. To put 20002 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 20002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20002.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20002?

33.4

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 42.2%
African American 38.7%
Asian 4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$120,337

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$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

$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 82.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 71.2%

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

What does housing look like?

39,801

Total Housing Units

35,515

Occupied Units

4,286

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.3%
Renter 61.7%

$826,400

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20002 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 20002 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 20002 ranks #3 of 6 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
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

More ZIP Codes in District of Columbia County

20011 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 58,536
20019 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 54,358
20020 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 49,864
20009 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 47,992
20001 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 38,551
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 20002 in? ▼
ZIP code 20002 (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 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.

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