Washington, DC · standard
ZIP Code 20020
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 49,864
- 4,175/sq mi High-density area
- $54,032
- Median income Below-median income area
- $456,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20020 (Washington, DC) fell -2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 367.1 in 2023 to 357.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20020 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia, 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 average District of Columbia ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,437. Economic pressure is pronounced: 30.0% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $456,000 (39% below the average District of Columbia ZIP), and median rent is $1,306; owner occupancy is 30.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20020 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 20020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20020.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
121 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
54 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 20020?
33.7
Median Age
43.6%
Male
56.4%
Female
4.2%
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?
$54,032
Median Household Income
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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
26,059housing units
26,059
Total Housing Units
22,943
Occupied Units
3,116
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$456,000
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 20020 vs 20003 →
ZIP 20020 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
- 20020
Washington (20020)
49,864 residents
- 20032
Washington (20032)
35,653 residents
- 20003
Washington (20003)
26,454 residents
- 20390 584
Washington (20390)
584 residents
- 20373 131
Naval Anacost Annex (20373)
131 residents
- 20319 84
Washington (20319)
84 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20020 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20003
Washington (20003)
$159,846 median income
- 20002
Washington (20002)
$120,337 median income
- 20020 $54,032
Washington (20020)
$54,032 median income
- 20032 $49,139
Washington (20032)
$49,139 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20020, 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 (49,864 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 20020 in?
ZIP code 20020 (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 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.
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