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ZIP Code 20006

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

3,227
3,669/sq mi
$35,011
Median income
$255,200
Median home value
86.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

3th 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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.9 square miles in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The area is home to 3,227 residents, producing a population density of 3,669 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 20006 against District of Columbia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20006 sits at $35,011 (71% below the District of Columbia average), while per-capita income is $29,788. The poverty rate stands at 52.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.2%. On housing, the median home value is $255,200 (66% below the state average) with median rent at $1,951 per month, and 5.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20006 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 86.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 24.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing District of Columbia County, so you can benchmark 20006 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 20006

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20006.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,227

Population

0.9

Area (sq mi)

3,669

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20006?

24.5

Median Age

46.0%

Male

54.0%

Female

43.3%

Foreign-Born

White 36.3%
African American 10.4%
Asian 42.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%

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

$29,788

Per Capita Income

52.4%

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 20006 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$35,011 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 87.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 86.1%

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

What does housing look like?

896

Total Housing Units

729

Occupied Units

167

Vacant Units

1.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 5.9%
Renter 94.1%

$255,200

Median Home Value

-66% vs state

$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

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ZIP 20006 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 20006 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20006 in?
ZIP code 20006 (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 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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