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ZIP Code 20003
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,454
- 4,553/sq mi High-density area
- $159,846
- Median income Above-median income area
- $957,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.0%
- 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 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 4,553
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20003 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 20003 (Washington, DC) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 385.0 in 2023 to 408.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20003 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, with 26,454 residents across 5.8 square miles, a density of 4,553 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20003 skews affluent, with a median household income of $159,846 (34% above the average District of Columbia ZIP), while per-capita income is $109,593. The poverty rate is 6.8%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $957,700 (28% above the average District of Columbia ZIP), with only 37.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,698.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20003 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 20003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20003.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
345 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
277 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
213 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 112
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 91
Real estate and rental and leasing
91 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 20003, 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
26,454
Population
5.8
Area (sq mi)
4,553
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20003?
34.7
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
8.5%
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?
$159,846
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$109,593
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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
22,394housing units
22,394
Total Housing Units
19,858
Occupied Units
2,536
Vacant Units
1.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$957,700
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$2,698
Median Rent
2003
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
408
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+308%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20003 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +308% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 368 |
| 2021 | +3.9% | 382 |
| 2022 | +6.7% | 408 |
| 2023 | -5.6% | 385 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 408 |
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 1,390 business establishments in ZIP 20003, employing approximately 24,874 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,023,092,000.
1,390
Businesses
24,874
Employees
$2.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 345 | 24.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 277 | 19.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 213 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 91 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 89 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 58 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 42 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 36 | 2.6% |
| Construction | 33 | 2.4% |
| Information | 33 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 31 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 0.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.3% |
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 20003 vs 20390 →
ZIP 20003 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
- 20020
Washington (20020)
49,864 residents
- 20003
Washington (20003)
26,454 residents
- 20390 584
Washington (20390)
584 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20003 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20003 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
- 20002
Washington (20002)
$120,337 median income
- 20020 $54,032
Washington (20020)
$54,032 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20003 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20390 | Washington, DC | 584 | 0.2 mi |
| 20540 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| 20053 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.1 mi |
| 20510 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| 20204 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.3 mi |
| 20002 | Washington, DC | 52,370 | 1.7 mi |
| 20593 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.5 mi |
| 20020 | Washington, DC | 49,864 | 1.6 mi |
| 20202 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.7 mi |
| 20260 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20003, 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 (26,454 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 20003 in?
ZIP code 20003 (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 20003?
ZIP code 20003 in Washington, DC has a population of 26,454 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20003?
The median household income in ZIP 20003 is $159,846, which is 110% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20003?
The median home value in ZIP 20003 is $957,700, which is 244% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20003 is White at 63.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20003?
ZIP code 20003 has 1,390 business establishments employing approximately 24,874 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20003 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (345), Other services (except public administration) (277), Accommodation and food services (213). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20003?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20003 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 308%. 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 20003?
In ZIP code 20003, 90.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.0% 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 20003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20003 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20003?
In ZIP code 20003, approximately 37.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 63.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20003 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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