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ZIP Code 20018
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,894
- 2,159/sq mi High-density area
- $90,639
- Median income Above-median income area
- $697,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20018 (Washington, DC) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 454.8 in 2023 to 462.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20018 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia, 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 average District of Columbia ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,245. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 8.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $697,000 (7% below the average District of Columbia ZIP) and median rent is $1,295; 52.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20018 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 20018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20018.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
59 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
53 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 20018?
39.6
Median Age
49.0%
Male
51.0%
Female
9.0%
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?
$90,639
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$61,245
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
33.3 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
9,826housing units
9,826
Total Housing Units
9,021
Occupied Units
805
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$697,000
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 20002
Washington (20002)
52,370 residents
- 20001
Washington (20001)
38,551 residents
- 20782
Hyattsville (20782)
30,560 residents
- 20017 17,735
Washington (20017)
17,735 residents
- 20018 16,894
Washington (20018)
16,894 residents
- 20781 11,440
Hyattsville (20781)
11,440 residents
- 20710 9,313
Bladensburg (20710)
9,313 residents
- 20712 9,031
Mount Rainier (20712)
9,031 residents
- 20722 5,711
Brentwood (20722)
5,711 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20018 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20001
Washington (20001)
$138,059 median income
- 20002
Washington (20002)
$120,337 median income
- 20017
Washington (20017)
$106,300 median income
- 20722
Brentwood (20722)
$91,875 median income
- 20018
Washington (20018)
$90,639 median income
- 20782
Hyattsville (20782)
$90,205 median income
- 20781
Hyattsville (20781)
$86,018 median income
- 20712
Mount Rainier (20712)
$68,846 median income
- 20710
Bladensburg (20710)
$63,810 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20018, 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 (16,894 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 20018 in?
ZIP code 20018 (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 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.
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