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ZIP Code 20009

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

47,992
14,097/sq mi
$146,664
Median income
$722,500
Median home value
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
14,097
people per sq mi
35%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20009 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20009 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, with 47,992 residents across 3.4 square miles, a density of 14,097 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20009 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,664 (23% above the District of Columbia average), while per-capita income is $111,612. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $722,500 (4% below the state average); renters pay a median of $2,341 monthly, and 35.3% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 20009, 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 20009

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20009.

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 20009, 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

47,992

Population

3.4

Area (sq mi)

14,097

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20009?

34.4

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

18.4%

Foreign-Born

White 56.8%
African American 15.2%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

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?

$146,664

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$111,612

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20009 ranks nationally

Washington, DC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$146,664 Top 4% higher than 96% 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 89.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 82.8%

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

What does housing look like?

32,028

Total Housing Units

29,210

Occupied Units

2,818

Vacant Units

1.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 35.3%
Renter 64.7%

$722,500

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$2,341

Median Rent

1938

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

+12.2%

YoY Change (2024)

424

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+324%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20009 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +324% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.8% 348
2021 +3.0% 359
2022 +1.9% 366
2023 +3.2% 377
2024 +12.2% 424

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 1,520 business establishments in ZIP 20009, employing approximately 20,002 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,235,726,000.

1,520

Businesses

20,002

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 283 18.6%
Other services (except public administration) 275 18.1%
Accommodation and food services 269 17.7%
Retail trade 140 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 140 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 132 8.7%
Educational services 49 3.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 47 3.1%
Information 45 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 44 2.9%
Finance and insurance 42 2.8%
Construction 21 1.4%
Wholesale trade 14 0.9%
Manufacturing 8 0.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.5%

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 20009 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 20009 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 20009 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 20009 ranks the highest of 6 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
20036 Washington, DC 5,435 0.9 mi
20010 Washington, DC 30,138 0.9 mi
20005 Washington, DC 12,775 1.1 mi
20506 Washington, DC 0 1.6 mi
20006 Washington, DC 3,227 1.5 mi
20427 Washington, DC 0 1.3 mi
20405 Washington, DC 0 1.7 mi
20001 Washington, DC 38,551 1.2 mi
20052 Washington, DC 470 1.5 mi
20045 Washington, DC 0 1.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in District of Columbia County

20011 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 58,536
20019 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 54,358
20002 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 52,370
20020 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 49,864
20001 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 38,551
20032 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 35,653

Related Areas

District of Columbia County Washington, DC District of Columbia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20009 in? ▼
ZIP code 20009 (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 20009? ▼
ZIP code 20009 in Washington, DC has a population of 47,992 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20009? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20009 is $146,664, which is 92% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20009? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20009 is $722,500, which is 160% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20009? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20009 is White at 56.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20009? ▼
ZIP code 20009 has 1,520 business establishments employing approximately 20,002 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20009? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20009 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (283), Other services (except public administration) (275), Accommodation and food services (269). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20009? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20009 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 324%. 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 20009? ▼
In ZIP code 20009, 89.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.8% 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 20009? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20009 is 28.6 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 20009? ▼
In ZIP code 20009, approximately 35.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20009? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20009 is 8.7% 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.