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ZIP Code 20007

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

26,866
3,455/sq mi
$140,996
Median income
$1,292,400
Median home value
87.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 1%
home value, US ZIPs
3,455
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20007 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20007 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, with 26,866 residents across 7.8 square miles, a density of 3,455 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20007 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,996 (18% above the District of Columbia average), while per-capita income is $116,489. Poverty here runs at 7.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.5%. Housing costs here run $1,292,400 for a typical home value (72% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,106 a month; 56.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 87.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 20007, plus 6 more within District of Columbia County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 20007

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20007.

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 20007, 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

26,866

Population

7.8

Area (sq mi)

3,455

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20007?

38.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

23.5%

Foreign-Born

White 70.5%
African American 7.3%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$140,996

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$116,489

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20007 ranks nationally

Washington, DC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$140,996 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 91.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 87.3%

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

What does housing look like?

13,722

Total Housing Units

12,027

Occupied Units

1,695

Vacant Units

1.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.2%
Renter 43.8%

$1,292,400

Median Home Value

+72% vs state

$2,106

Median Rent

1949

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

+8.6%

YoY Change (2024)

340

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+240%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20007 have increased 8.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +240% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.4% 263
2021 +2.1% 269
2022 +4.9% 282
2023 +11.2% 313
2024 +8.6% 340

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 1,377 business establishments in ZIP 20007, employing approximately 23,329 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,795,977,000.

1,377

Businesses

23,329

Employees

$1.8B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 322 23.4%
Retail trade 213 15.5%
Other services (except public administration) 212 15.4%
Accommodation and food services 175 12.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 116 8.4%
Health care and social assistance 73 5.3%
Finance and insurance 51 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 3.0%
Information 38 2.8%
Educational services 34 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 30 2.2%
Construction 28 2.0%
Wholesale trade 21 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.5%
Manufacturing 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 20007 vs 20057 →

ZIP 20007 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 20007 ranks #4 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 20007 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 20007 ranks #4 of 8 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
20057 Washington, DC 3,888 0.4 mi
22209 Arlington, VA 12,314 1.4 mi
20016 Washington, DC 32,519 1.8 mi
20037 Washington, DC 14,642 1.7 mi
20008 Washington, DC 27,525 1.8 mi
22211 Fort Myer, VA 648 2.4 mi
20566 Washington, DC 0 1.8 mi
20427 Washington, DC 0 1.9 mi
22201 Arlington, VA 33,476 2.1 mi
20036 Washington, DC 5,435 2.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in District of Columbia County

20011 standard
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Pop: 58,536
20019 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 54,358
20002 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 52,370
20020 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 49,864
20009 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 47,992
20001 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 38,551

Related Areas

District of Columbia County Washington, DC District of Columbia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20007 in? ▼
ZIP code 20007 (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 20007? ▼
ZIP code 20007 in Washington, DC has a population of 26,866 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20007? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20007 is $140,996, which is 85% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20007? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20007 is $1,292,400, which is 365% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20007? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20007 is White at 70.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20007? ▼
ZIP code 20007 has 1,377 business establishments employing approximately 23,329 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20007? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20007 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (322), Retail trade (213), Other services (except public administration) (212). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20007? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20007 increased by 8.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 240%. 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 20007? ▼
In ZIP code 20007, 91.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 87.3% 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 20007? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20007 is 25.4 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 20007? ▼
In ZIP code 20007, approximately 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20007? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20007 is 7.5% 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.