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ZIP Code 20024
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,510
- 1,699/sq mi High-density area
- $107,411
- Median income Above-median income area
- $526,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 74.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 15%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 12%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,699
- people per sq mi
- 32%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20024 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 20024 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, home to 11,510 residents across 6.8 square miles, a density of 1,699 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20024 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $107,411 (10% below the average District of Columbia ZIP), while per-capita income is $87,937. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 5.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $526,700 (30% below the average District of Columbia ZIP), and median rent is $2,139; owner occupancy is 32.2%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20024 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 20024
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20024.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
138 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
104 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
86 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 40
Real estate and rental and leasing
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 38
Health care and social assistance
38 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 20024, 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
11,510
Population
6.8
Area (sq mi)
1,699
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20024?
35.5
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
12.2%
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?
$107,411
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$87,937
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 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
12,219housing units
12,219
Total Housing Units
10,097
Occupied Units
2,122
Vacant Units
1.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$526,700
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$2,139
Median Rent
1972
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
-5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
404
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+304%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20024 have decreased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +304% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +8.3% | 448 |
| 2019 | +0.7% | 452 |
| 2020 | +4.7% | 473 |
| 2021 | -5.0% | 449 |
| 2024 | – | 404 |
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 534 business establishments in ZIP 20024, employing approximately 15,129 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,510,056,000.
534
Businesses
15,129
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 138 | 25.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 104 | 19.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 86 | 16.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 40 | 7.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 7.1% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 4.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.2% |
| Educational services | 16 | 3.0% |
| Information | 15 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 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 20024 vs 20260 →
ZIP 20024 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20024
Washington (20024)
11,510 residents
- 20004 1,622
Washington (20004)
1,622 residents
- 20535 8
Washington (20535)
8 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20024 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20260 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.4 mi |
| 20228 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| 20560 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| 20553 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| 20202 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| 20004 | Washington, DC | 1,622 | 1.1 mi |
| 20535 | Washington, DC | 8 | 1.1 mi |
| 20204 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| 20565 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.0 mi |
| 20230 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20024, 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 (11,510 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 20024 in?
ZIP code 20024 (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 20024?
ZIP code 20024 in Washington, DC has a population of 11,510 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20024?
The median household income in ZIP 20024 is $107,411, which is 41% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20024?
The median home value in ZIP 20024 is $526,700, which is 89% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20024?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20024 is White at 43.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20024?
ZIP code 20024 has 534 business establishments employing approximately 15,129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20024?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20024 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (138), Accommodation and food services (104), Other services (except public administration) (86). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20024?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20024 decreased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 304%. 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 20024?
In ZIP code 20024, 82.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.6% 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 20024?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20024 is 29.1 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 20024?
In ZIP code 20024, approximately 32.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20024?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20024 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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