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ZIP Code 20005
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,775
- 11,575/sq mi High-density area
- $116,724
- Median income Above-median income area
- $640,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 80.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 11,575
- people per sq mi
- 32%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20005 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 20005 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, home to 12,775 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 11,575 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20005 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,724 (2% below the average District of Columbia ZIP), while per-capita income is $109,790. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $640,600 (15% below the average District of Columbia ZIP) and median rent is $2,298; 31.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 80.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, 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 20005 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 20005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20005.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
660 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
648 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 162
Accommodation and food services
162 establishments
- Information 116
Information
116 establishments
- Finance and insurance 114
Finance and insurance
114 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 20005, 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
12,775
Population
1.1
Area (sq mi)
11,575
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20005?
34.9
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
25.7%
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?
$116,724
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$109,790
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.1 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
9,464housing units
9,464
Total Housing Units
8,667
Occupied Units
797
Vacant Units
1.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$640,600
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$2,298
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,243 business establishments in ZIP 20005, employing approximately 69,741 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,050,147,000.
2,243
Businesses
69,741
Employees
$9.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 660 | 29.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 648 | 28.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 162 | 7.2% |
| Information | 116 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 114 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 102 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 98 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 83 | 3.7% |
| Retail trade | 67 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 50 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 38 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 37 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 30 | 1.3% |
| Construction | 14 | 0.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 0.5% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 0.2% |
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 20005 vs 20045 →
ZIP 20005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20005
Washington (20005)
12,775 residents
- 20036
Washington (20036)
5,435 residents
- 20006 3,227
Washington (20006)
3,227 residents
- 20004 1,622
Washington (20004)
1,622 residents
- 20535 8
Washington (20535)
8 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20005 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20005 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
- 20005
Washington (20005)
$116,724 median income
- 20036
Washington (20036)
$99,832 median income
- 20006 $35,011
Washington (20006)
$35,011 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20005 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20045 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| 20230 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| 20036 | Washington, DC | 5,435 | 0.6 mi |
| 20004 | Washington, DC | 1,622 | 0.7 mi |
| 20506 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| 20006 | Washington, DC | 3,227 | 0.7 mi |
| 20535 | Washington, DC | 8 | 0.8 mi |
| 20427 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| 20405 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.8 mi |
| 20228 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20005, 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 (12,775 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 20005 in?
ZIP code 20005 (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 20005?
ZIP code 20005 in Washington, DC has a population of 12,775 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20005?
The median household income in ZIP 20005 is $116,724, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20005?
The median home value in ZIP 20005 is $640,600, which is 130% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20005?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20005 is White at 60.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20005?
ZIP code 20005 has 2,243 business establishments employing approximately 69,741 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20005?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20005 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (660), Other services (except public administration) (648), Accommodation and food services (162). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20005?
In ZIP code 20005, 85.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.3% 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 20005?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20005 is 27.1 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 20005?
In ZIP code 20005, approximately 31.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20005?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20005 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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