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ZIP Code 20016
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,519
- 2,829/sq mi High-density area
- $178,920
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,216,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 87.5%
- 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 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 1%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,829
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20016 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 20016 (Washington, DC) rose +1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 290.9 in 2023 to 295.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20016 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, with 32,519 residents across 11.5 square miles, a density of 2,829 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20016 skews affluent, with a median household income of $178,920 (50% above the average District of Columbia ZIP), while per-capita income is $117,401. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 3.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,216,000 (62% above the average District of Columbia ZIP), while 64.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,358.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 87.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20016 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 20016
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20016.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
187 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
180 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
137 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
85 establishments
- Retail trade 70
Retail trade
70 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 20016, 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
32,519
Population
11.5
Area (sq mi)
2,829
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20016?
42.7
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
19.3%
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?
$178,920
Median Household Income
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$117,401
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20016 ranks nationally
Washington, DC household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$178,920 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,480housing units
15,480
Total Housing Units
14,294
Occupied Units
1,186
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,216,000
Median Home Value
+62% vs state ZIP avg
$2,358
Median Rent
1952
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
+1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
296
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+196%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20016 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +196% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.3% | 239 |
| 2021 | +1.5% | 242 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 267 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 291 |
| 2024 | +1.6% | 296 |
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 962 business establishments in ZIP 20016, employing approximately 23,622 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,518,985,000.
962
Businesses
23,622
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 187 | 19.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 180 | 18.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 137 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 85 | 8.8% |
| Retail trade | 70 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 70 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 40 | 4.2% |
| Educational services | 39 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 36 | 3.7% |
| Information | 35 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 33 | 3.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 33 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 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 20016 vs 20008 →
ZIP 20016 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22201
Arlington (22201)
33,476 residents
- 20016
Washington (20016)
32,519 residents
- 22207
Arlington (22207)
30,920 residents
- 20010
Washington (20010)
30,138 residents
- 20815
Chevy Chase (20815)
29,082 residents
- 20008
Washington (20008)
27,525 residents
- 20007
Washington (20007)
26,866 residents
- 20816
Bethesda (20816)
16,208 residents
- 20015
Washington (20015)
15,332 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20016 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20016 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
- 22207
Arlington (22207)
$245,745 median income
- 20816
Bethesda (20816)
$232,656 median income
- 20815
Chevy Chase (20815)
$194,971 median income
- 20016
Washington (20016)
$178,920 median income
- 22201
Arlington (22201)
$145,000 median income
- 20007
Washington (20007)
$140,996 median income
- 20008
Washington (20008)
$125,212 median income
- 22209
Arlington (22209)
$120,515 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20016 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20008 | Washington, DC | 27,525 | 1.7 mi |
| 20007 | Washington, DC | 26,866 | 1.8 mi |
| 20816 | Bethesda, MD | 16,208 | 1.9 mi |
| 20057 | Washington, DC | 3,888 | 2.2 mi |
| 22201 | Arlington, VA | 33,476 | 3.6 mi |
| 20815 | Chevy Chase, MD | 29,082 | 3.2 mi |
| 22209 | Arlington, VA | 12,314 | 3.1 mi |
| 20015 | Washington, DC | 15,332 | 2.6 mi |
| 22207 | Arlington, VA | 30,920 | 2.8 mi |
| 20010 | Washington, DC | 30,138 | 3.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20016, 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 (32,519 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 20016 in?
ZIP code 20016 (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 20016?
ZIP code 20016 in Washington, DC has a population of 32,519 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20016?
The median household income in ZIP 20016 is $178,920, which is 135% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20016?
The median home value in ZIP 20016 is $1,216,000, which is 337% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20016?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20016 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20016?
ZIP code 20016 has 962 business establishments employing approximately 23,622 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20016?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20016 are: Health care and social assistance (187), Professional, scientific, and technical services (180), Other services (except public administration) (137). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20016?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20016 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 196%. 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 20016?
In ZIP code 20016, 92.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 87.5% 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 20016?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20016 is 26.0 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 20016?
In ZIP code 20016, approximately 64.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20016?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20016 is 8.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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