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ZIP Code 20018

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

16,894
2,159/sq mi
$90,639
Median income
$697,000
Median home value
44.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
2,159
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20018 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20018 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, home to 16,894 residents across 7.8 square miles, a density of 2,159 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20018 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,639 (24% below the District of Columbia average), while per-capita income is $61,245. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. Median home value sits at $697,000 (7% below the state average), median rent at $1,295 a month, and owner-occupancy at 52.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 20018, plus 6 more within District of Columbia County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 20018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20018.

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 20018, 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

16,894

Population

7.8

Area (sq mi)

2,159

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20018?

39.6

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

9.0%

Foreign-Born

White 19.2%
African American 67.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%

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?

$90,639

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$61,245

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20018 ranks nationally

Washington, DC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,639 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,826

Total Housing Units

9,021

Occupied Units

805

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.1%
Renter 47.9%

$697,000

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$1,295

Median Rent

1957

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

462

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+362%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20018 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +362% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.3% 417
2021 +8.2% 452
2022 +6.6% 481
2023 -5.5% 455
2024 +1.7% 462

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 478 business establishments in ZIP 20018, employing approximately 10,789 people with a combined annual payroll of $716,990,000.

478

Businesses

10,789

Employees

$717.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 71 14.8%
Retail trade 70 14.6%
Accommodation and food services 59 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 53 11.1%
Construction 29 6.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 6.1%
Wholesale trade 23 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 18 3.8%
Educational services 17 3.6%
Information 14 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 2.5%
Finance and insurance 10 2.1%
Manufacturing 8 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.7%

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 20018 vs 20712 →

ZIP 20018 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 20018 ranks #5 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 20018 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 20018 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
20712 Mount Rainier, MD 9,031 1.2 mi
20722 Brentwood, MD 5,711 1.4 mi
20002 Washington, DC 52,370 1.6 mi
20017 Washington, DC 17,735 1.4 mi
20064 Washington, DC 1,890 1.6 mi
20782 Hyattsville, MD 30,560 2.7 mi
20317 Washington, DC 903 2.2 mi
20781 Hyattsville, MD 11,440 2.3 mi
20001 Washington, DC 38,551 2.6 mi
20710 Bladensburg, MD 9,313 2.7 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 20018 in? ▼
ZIP code 20018 (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 20018? ▼
ZIP code 20018 in Washington, DC has a population of 16,894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20018? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20018 is $90,639, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20018? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20018 is $697,000, which is 151% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20018? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20018 is African American at 67.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20018? ▼
ZIP code 20018 has 478 business establishments employing approximately 10,789 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20018? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20018 are: Health care and social assistance (71), Retail trade (70), Accommodation and food services (59). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20018? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20018 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 362%. 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 20018? ▼
In ZIP code 20018, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.8% 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 20018? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20018 is 33.3 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 20018? ▼
In ZIP code 20018, approximately 52.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20018? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20018 is 14.9% 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.