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ZIP Code 20032
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,653
- 2,622/sq mi High-density area
- $49,139
- Median income Below-median income area
- $407,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 22.5%
- 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.
- 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20032 (Washington, DC) fell -6.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 393.5 in 2023 to 368.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20032 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, with 35,653 residents across 13.6 square miles, a density of 2,622 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20032 reports a modest median household income of $49,139 (59% below the average District of Columbia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,467. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.9% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $407,700 (46% below the average District of Columbia ZIP), and median rent is $1,317; owner occupancy is 22.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20032 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 20032
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20032.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
89 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
47 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
43 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 24
Other services (except public administration)
24 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 20032, 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
35,653
Population
13.6
Area (sq mi)
2,622
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20032?
34.3
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
4.7%
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?
$49,139
Median Household Income
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$35,467
Per Capita Income
29.9%
Poverty Rate
15.7%
Unemployment Rate
33.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20032 ranks nationally
Washington, DC 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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,734housing units
19,734
Total Housing Units
17,651
Occupied Units
2,083
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$407,700
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,317
Median Rent
1966
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
-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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 20032 vs 20373 →
ZIP 20032 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20020
Washington (20020)
49,864 residents
- 20032
Washington (20032)
35,653 residents
- 20745
Oxon Hill (20745)
28,451 residents
- 22305 15,440
Alexandria (22305)
15,440 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 20032 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20032 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22305
Alexandria (22305)
$113,537 median income
- 20745
Oxon Hill (20745)
$75,236 median income
- 20020
Washington (20020)
$54,032 median income
- 20032
Washington (20032)
$49,139 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20032, 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 (35,653 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 20032 in?
ZIP code 20032 (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 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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