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ZIP Code 20020

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

49,864
4,175/sq mi
$54,032
Median income
$456,000
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Washington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
4,175
people per sq mi
30%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20020 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20020 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia, with 49,864 residents across 11.9 square miles, a density of 4,175 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20020 reports a modest median household income of $54,032 (55% below the District of Columbia average), while per-capita income is $34,437. Poverty here runs at 30.0%, with unemployment measured at 11.9%. The typical home here is valued at $456,000 (39% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,306 monthly, and 30.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 38 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 20020, 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 20020

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20020.

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 20020, 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

49,864

Population

11.9

Area (sq mi)

4,175

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20020?

33.7

Median Age

43.6%

Male

56.4%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 2.9%
African American 90.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$54,032

Median Household Income

-55% vs state

$34,437

Per Capita Income

30.0%

Poverty Rate

11.9%

Unemployment Rate

38.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20020 ranks nationally

Washington, DC household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,032 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

26,059

Total Housing Units

22,943

Occupied Units

3,116

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.2%
Renter 69.8%

$456,000

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,306

Median Rent

1963

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

-2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

358

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+258%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20020 have decreased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +258% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 345
2021 +8.9% 375
2022 +5.9% 397
2023 -7.6% 367
2024 -2.5% 358

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 523 business establishments in ZIP 20020, employing approximately 5,478 people with a combined annual payroll of $282,078,000.

523

Businesses

5,478

Employees

$282.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 121 23.1%
Retail trade 68 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 57 10.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 10.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 54 10.3%
Accommodation and food services 43 8.2%
Construction 34 6.5%
Educational services 28 5.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 4.2%
Finance and insurance 15 2.9%
Information 11 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 0.8%
Wholesale trade 3 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 20020 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 20020 ranks #2 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 20020 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 20020 ranks #3 of 4 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
20003 Washington, DC 26,454 1.6 mi
20390 Washington, DC 584 1.6 mi
20373 Naval Anacost Annex, DC 131 1.8 mi
20593 Washington, DC 0 1.9 mi
20319 Washington, DC 84 2.3 mi
20002 Washington, DC 52,370 3.0 mi
20540 Washington, DC 0 2.4 mi
20053 Washington, DC 0 2.5 mi
20032 Washington, DC 35,653 2.5 mi
20510 Washington, DC 0 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
20009 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 47,992
20001 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 38,551
20032 standard
Washington, DC
Pop: 35,653

Related Areas

District of Columbia County Washington, DC District of Columbia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20020 in? ▼
ZIP code 20020 (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 20020? ▼
ZIP code 20020 in Washington, DC has a population of 49,864 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20020? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20020 is $54,032, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20020? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20020 is $456,000, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20020? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20020 is African American at 90.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20020? ▼
ZIP code 20020 has 523 business establishments employing approximately 5,478 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20020? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20020 are: Health care and social assistance (121), Retail trade (68), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20020? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20020 decreased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 258%. 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 20020? ▼
In ZIP code 20020, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 20020? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20020 is 38.0 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 20020? ▼
In ZIP code 20020, approximately 30.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20020? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20020 is 30.0% 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.