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ZIP Code 20011

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

58,536
4,639/sq mi
$110,309
Median income
$723,900
Median home value
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
4,639
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20011 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20011 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, with 58,536 residents across 12.6 square miles, a density of 4,639 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20011 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,309 (7% below the District of Columbia average), while per-capita income is $61,419. Local economic indicators show a 12.6% poverty rate alongside 7.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $723,900 (4% below the state average) with median rent at $1,637 per month, and 56.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing District of Columbia County, letting you compare 20011 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 20011

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20011.

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 20011, 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

58,536

Population

12.6

Area (sq mi)

4,639

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20011?

38.0

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

22.1%

Foreign-Born

White 20.8%
African American 50.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%

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?

$110,309

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$61,419

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

32.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20011 ranks nationally

Washington, DC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,309 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.2%

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

What does housing look like?

29,874

Total Housing Units

27,774

Occupied Units

2,100

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.2%
Renter 43.8%

$723,900

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$1,637

Median Rent

1945

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

+0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

476

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+376%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20011 have increased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +376% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 408
2021 +9.0% 445
2022 +7.9% 480
2023 -1.6% 472
2024 +0.9% 476

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 872 business establishments in ZIP 20011, employing approximately 9,520 people with a combined annual payroll of $502,481,000.

872

Businesses

9,520

Employees

$502.5M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 142 16.3%
Health care and social assistance 133 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 127 14.6%
Retail trade 90 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 83 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 79 9.1%
Construction 55 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 3.9%
Educational services 34 3.9%
Information 25 2.9%
Wholesale trade 21 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.9%
Finance and insurance 15 1.7%
Manufacturing 8 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 0.6%

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 20011 vs 20317 →

ZIP 20011 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 20011 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 20011 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 20011 ranks #7 of 9 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
20317 Washington, DC 903 1.2 mi
20010 Washington, DC 30,138 1.4 mi
20012 Washington, DC 13,414 1.8 mi
20064 Washington, DC 1,890 1.7 mi
20017 Washington, DC 17,735 1.9 mi
20001 Washington, DC 38,551 2.9 mi
20009 Washington, DC 47,992 2.4 mi
20015 Washington, DC 15,332 2.2 mi
20912 Takoma Park, MD 24,807 2.4 mi
20008 Washington, DC 27,525 2.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in District of Columbia County

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
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 20011 in? ▼
ZIP code 20011 (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 20011? ▼
ZIP code 20011 in Washington, DC has a population of 58,536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20011? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20011 is $110,309, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20011? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20011 is $723,900, which is 160% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20011? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20011 is African American at 50.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20011? ▼
ZIP code 20011 has 872 business establishments employing approximately 9,520 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20011? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20011 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (142), Health care and social assistance (133), Other services (except public administration) (127). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20011? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20011 increased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 376%. 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 20011? ▼
In ZIP code 20011, 71.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.2% 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 20011? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20011 is 32.0 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 20011? ▼
In ZIP code 20011, 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 20011? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20011 is 12.6% 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.