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ZIP Code 20032

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

35,653
2,622/sq mi
$49,139
Median income
$407,700
Median home value
22.5%
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.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 20%
home value, US ZIPs
2,622
people per sq mi
23%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20032 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.6 square miles in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The area is home to 35,653 residents, producing a population density of 2,622 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 20032 against District of Columbia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20032 sits at $49,139 (59% below the District of Columbia average), while per-capita income is $35,467. The poverty rate stands at 29.9% and the unemployment rate at 15.7%. On housing, the median home value is $407,700 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $1,317 per month, and 22.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20032 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing District of Columbia County, so you can benchmark 20032 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 20032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20032.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20032, Washington, DC · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

35,653

Population

13.6

Area (sq mi)

2,622

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20032?

34.3

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 8.0%
African American 81.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$49,139

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$35,467

Per Capita Income

29.9%

Poverty Rate

15.7%

Unemployment Rate

33.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20032 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,139 13th percentile higher than 13% 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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

19,734

Total Housing Units

17,651

Occupied Units

2,083

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 22.6%
Renter 77.4%

$407,700

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$1,317

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

368

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+268%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20032 have decreased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +268% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 330
2021 +8.5% 359
2022 +7.1% 384
2023 +2.5% 393
2024 -6.4% 368

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 324 business establishments in ZIP 20032, employing approximately 5,466 people with a combined annual payroll of $293,230,000.

324

Businesses

5,466

Employees

$293.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 89 27.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 47 14.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 13.3%
Retail trade 41 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 24 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 18 5.6%
Construction 15 4.6%
Educational services 14 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.5%
Finance and insurance 5 1.5%
Wholesale trade 3 0.9%
Industries not classified 3 0.9%

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 20032 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 20032 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 20032 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 20032 ranks #4 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
20373 Naval Anacost Annex, DC 131 1.7 mi
20593 Washington, DC 0 2.2 mi
20745 Oxon Hill, MD 28,451 2.0 mi
20319 Washington, DC 84 2.2 mi
20053 Washington, DC 0 3.4 mi
20540 Washington, DC 0 3.7 mi
20390 Washington, DC 584 3.2 mi
22305 Alexandria, VA 15,440 3.0 mi
20510 Washington, DC 0 4.0 mi
20020 Washington, DC 49,864 2.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20032 in?
ZIP code 20032 (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 20032?
ZIP code 20032 in Washington, DC has a population of 35,653 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20032?
The median household income in ZIP 20032 is $49,139, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20032?
The median home value in ZIP 20032 is $407,700, which is 47% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20032?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20032 is African American at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20032?
ZIP code 20032 has 324 business establishments employing approximately 5,466 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20032?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20032 are: Health care and social assistance (89), Professional, scientific, and technical services (47), Real estate and rental and leasing (43). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20032?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20032 decreased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 268%. 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 20032?
In ZIP code 20032, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 20032?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20032 is 33.9 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 20032?
In ZIP code 20032, approximately 22.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 77.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20032?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20032 is 29.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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