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ZIP Code 20017

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

17,735
3,091/sq mi
$106,300
Median income
$702,600
Median home value
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 15%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
3,091
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20017 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20017 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, home to 17,735 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 3,091 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20017 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $106,300 (11% below the District of Columbia average), while per-capita income is $60,947. Local economic indicators show a 13.6% poverty rate alongside 5.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $702,600 (6% below the state average), median rent at $1,839 a month, and owner-occupancy at 57.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is 31 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 20017 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 20017

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20017.

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 20017, 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

17,735

Population

5.7

Area (sq mi)

3,091

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20017?

36.9

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

17.5%

Foreign-Born

White 29.3%
African American 51.0%
Asian 5.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$106,300

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$60,947

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

31.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20017 ranks nationally

Washington, DC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$106,300 Top 15% higher than 85% 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 75.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,722

Total Housing Units

9,037

Occupied Units

685

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.6%
Renter 42.4%

$702,600

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$1,839

Median Rent

1956

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

+0.7%

YoY Change (2024)

441

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+341%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20017 have increased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +341% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.8% 384
2021 +8.5% 416
2022 +4.4% 435
2023 +0.8% 438
2024 +0.7% 441

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 418 business establishments in ZIP 20017, employing approximately 7,780 people with a combined annual payroll of $461,294,000.

418

Businesses

7,780

Employees

$461.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 85 20.3%
Accommodation and food services 75 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 65 15.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 10.1%
Educational services 33 7.9%
Retail trade 26 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 6.0%
Construction 17 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 3.4%
Information 8 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.7%
Wholesale trade 6 1.4%
Finance and insurance 6 1.4%
Manufacturing 3 0.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.7%

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 20017 vs 20064 →

ZIP 20017 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 20017 ranks #6 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 20017 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 20017 ranks #5 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
20064 Washington, DC 1,890 0.4 mi
20317 Washington, DC 903 1.0 mi
20712 Mount Rainier, MD 9,031 1.5 mi
20018 Washington, DC 16,894 1.4 mi
20002 Washington, DC 52,370 2.4 mi
20010 Washington, DC 30,138 2.0 mi
20011 Washington, DC 58,536 1.9 mi
20722 Brentwood, MD 5,711 2.4 mi
20912 Takoma Park, MD 24,807 3.1 mi
20001 Washington, DC 38,551 2.3 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
20009 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 47,992
20001 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 38,551

Related Areas

District of Columbia County Washington, DC District of Columbia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20017 in? ▼
ZIP code 20017 (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 20017? ▼
ZIP code 20017 in Washington, DC has a population of 17,735 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20017? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20017 is $106,300, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20017? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20017 is $702,600, which is 153% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20017? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20017 is African American at 51.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20017? ▼
ZIP code 20017 has 418 business establishments employing approximately 7,780 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20017? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20017 are: Health care and social assistance (85), Accommodation and food services (75), Other services (except public administration) (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20017? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20017 increased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 341%. 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 20017? ▼
In ZIP code 20017, 75.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.0% 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 20017? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20017 is 31.0 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 20017? ▼
In ZIP code 20017, approximately 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20017? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20017 is 13.6% 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.