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ZIP Code 20012

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

13,414
2,288/sq mi
$121,418
Median income
$863,900
Median home value
60.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 4%
home value, US ZIPs
2,288
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20012 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20012 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 5.9 square miles in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The area is home to 13,414 residents, producing a population density of 2,288 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 20012 against District of Columbia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20012 sits at $121,418 (2% above the District of Columbia average), while per-capita income is $72,314. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $863,900 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,701 per month, and 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20012 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing District of Columbia County, so you can benchmark 20012 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 20012

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20012.

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 20012, 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

13,414

Population

5.9

Area (sq mi)

2,288

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20012?

40.2

Median Age

44.8%

Male

55.2%

Female

15.2%

Foreign-Born

White 22.8%
African American 53.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%

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?

$121,418

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$72,314

Per Capita Income

7.0%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

36.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20012 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$121,418 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,774

Total Housing Units

7,155

Occupied Units

619

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.1%
Renter 34.9%

$863,900

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,701

Median Rent

1950

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

360

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+260%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20012 have decreased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +260% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 300
2021 +8.2% 324
2022 +10.6% 358
2023 +4.2% 374
2024 -3.8% 360

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 315 business establishments in ZIP 20012, employing approximately 5,500 people with a combined annual payroll of $305,336,000.

315

Businesses

5,500

Employees

$305.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 71 22.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 68 21.6%
Other services (except public administration) 36 11.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 7.6%
Retail trade 21 6.7%
Construction 20 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 19 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 4.1%
Finance and insurance 11 3.5%
Educational services 10 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.5%
Information 6 1.9%
Manufacturing 3 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.9%

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 20012 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 20012 ranks #0 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 20012 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 20012 ranks #6 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
20910 Silver Spring, MD 37,445 1.8 mi
20011 Washington, DC 58,536 1.8 mi
20912 Takoma Park, MD 24,807 1.7 mi
20015 Washington, DC 15,332 1.6 mi
20010 Washington, DC 30,138 3.1 mi
20815 Chevy Chase, MD 29,082 2.5 mi
20317 Washington, DC 903 3.0 mi
20009 Washington, DC 47,992 4.0 mi
20901 Silver Spring, MD 34,832 3.3 mi
20008 Washington, DC 27,525 3.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20012 in?
ZIP code 20012 (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 20012?
ZIP code 20012 in Washington, DC has a population of 13,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20012?
The median household income in ZIP 20012 is $121,418, which is 59% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20012?
The median home value in ZIP 20012 is $863,900, which is 211% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20012?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20012 is African American at 53.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20012?
ZIP code 20012 has 315 business establishments employing approximately 5,500 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20012?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20012 are: Health care and social assistance (71), Professional, scientific, and technical services (68), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20012?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20012 decreased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 260%. 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 20012?
In ZIP code 20012, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.2% 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 20012?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20012 is 36.2 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 20012?
In ZIP code 20012, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20012?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20012 is 7.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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