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ZIP Code 20012
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,414
- 2,288/sq mi High-density area
- $121,418
- Median income Above-median income area
- $863,900
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20012 (Washington, DC) fell -3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 373.6 in 2023 to 359.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20012 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, home to 13,414 residents across 5.9 square miles, a density of 2,288 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20012 skews affluent, with a median household income of $121,418 (2% above the average District of Columbia ZIP), while per-capita income is $72,314. The poverty rate is 7.0%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $863,900 (15% above the average District of Columbia ZIP), while 65.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,701.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 36 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20012 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 20012
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20012.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 24
Real estate and rental and leasing
24 establishments
- Retail trade 21
Retail trade
21 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 20012?
40.2
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
15.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$72,314
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
36.2 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,774housing units
7,774
Total Housing Units
7,155
Occupied Units
619
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$863,900
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,701
Median Rent
1950
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
-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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 20012 vs 20910 →
ZIP 20012 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20011
Washington (20011)
58,536 residents
- 20009
Washington (20009)
47,992 residents
- 20910
Silver Spring (20910)
37,445 residents
- 20901
Silver Spring (20901)
34,832 residents
- 20010
Washington (20010)
30,138 residents
- 20815
Chevy Chase (20815)
29,082 residents
- 20008
Washington (20008)
27,525 residents
- 20912
Takoma Park (20912)
24,807 residents
- 20015 15,332
Washington (20015)
15,332 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20012 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20012 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20015
Washington (20015)
$250,000 median income
- 20815
Chevy Chase (20815)
$194,971 median income
- 20009
Washington (20009)
$146,664 median income
- 20901
Silver Spring (20901)
$131,386 median income
- 20008
Washington (20008)
$125,212 median income
- 20012
Washington (20012)
$121,418 median income
- 20010
Washington (20010)
$114,126 median income
- 20910
Silver Spring (20910)
$112,134 median income
- 20011
Washington (20011)
$110,309 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20012, both outside DC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,414 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 20012 in?
ZIP code 20012 (Washington) is located in District of Columbia, District of Columbia. District of Columbia 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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