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ZIP Code 20006
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,227
- 3,669/sq mi High-density area
- $35,011
- Median income Below-median income area
- $255,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 86.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,669
- people per sq mi
- 6%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20006 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 20006 covers 0.9 square miles in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,227 residents on file, a density of 3,669 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20006 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,011 (71% below the average District of Columbia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,788. Economic pressure is pronounced: 52.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.2%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $255,200 (66% below the average District of Columbia ZIP), and median rent is $1,951; owner occupancy is 5.9%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 86.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20006 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 20006
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20006.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
532 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
382 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 169
Health care and social assistance
169 establishments
- Finance and insurance 160
Finance and insurance
160 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 102
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
102 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 20006, 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
3,227
Population
0.9
Area (sq mi)
3,669
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20006?
24.5
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
43.3%
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?
$35,011
Median Household Income
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$29,788
Per Capita Income
52.4%
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Unemployment Rate
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
896housing units
896
Total Housing Units
729
Occupied Units
167
Vacant Units
1.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$255,200
Median Home Value
-66% vs state ZIP avg
$1,951
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,731 business establishments in ZIP 20006, employing approximately 47,185 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,345,090,000.
1,731
Businesses
47,185
Employees
$6.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 532 | 30.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 382 | 22.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 169 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 160 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 102 | 5.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 100 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 78 | 4.5% |
| Information | 58 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 31 | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 18 | 1.0% |
| Construction | 13 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 0.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 0.6% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 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 20006 vs 20405 →
ZIP 20006 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20036
Washington (20036)
5,435 residents
- 20006
Washington (20006)
3,227 residents
- 20052 470
Washington (20052)
470 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20006 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20405 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| 20506 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| 20240 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.3 mi |
| 20052 | Washington, DC | 470 | 0.3 mi |
| 20245 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| 20036 | Washington, DC | 5,435 | 0.6 mi |
| 20427 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| 20551 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| 20520 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| 20418 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20006, 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 (3,227 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 20006 in?
ZIP code 20006 (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 20006?
ZIP code 20006 in Washington, DC has a population of 3,227 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20006?
The median household income in ZIP 20006 is $35,011, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20006?
The median home value in ZIP 20006 is $255,200, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20006?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20006 is Asian at 42.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20006?
ZIP code 20006 has 1,731 business establishments employing approximately 47,185 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20006?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20006 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (532), Other services (except public administration) (382), Health care and social assistance (169). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20006?
In ZIP code 20006, 87.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 86.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20006?
In ZIP code 20006, approximately 5.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 94.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20006?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20006 is 52.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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