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ZIP Code 20036
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,435
- 6,304/sq mi High-density area
- $99,832
- Median income Above-median income area
- $449,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 94.2%
- 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 suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- Top 19%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 16%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 6,304
- people per sq mi
- 38%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20036 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 20036 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, home to 5,435 residents across 0.9 square miles, a density of 6,304 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20036 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,832 (16% below the average District of Columbia ZIP), while per-capita income is $115,729. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $449,300 (40% below the average District of Columbia ZIP), and median rent is $2,263; owner occupancy is 38.2%.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 94.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20036 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 20036
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20036.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
751 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
631 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 197
Health care and social assistance
197 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 179
Accommodation and food services
179 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 128
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
128 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 20036, 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
5,435
Population
0.9
Area (sq mi)
6,304
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20036?
35.1
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
15.1%
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?
$99,832
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$115,729
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
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
4,432housing units
4,432
Total Housing Units
3,885
Occupied Units
547
Vacant Units
1.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$449,300
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$2,263
Median Rent
1965
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,416 business establishments in ZIP 20036, employing approximately 59,136 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,117,936,000.
2,416
Businesses
59,136
Employees
$7.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 751 | 31.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 631 | 26.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 197 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 179 | 7.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 128 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 116 | 4.8% |
| Information | 100 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 87 | 3.6% |
| Retail trade | 69 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 53 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 32 | 1.3% |
| Construction | 22 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 14 | 0.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 0.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 0.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.1% |
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 20036 vs 20006 →
ZIP 20036 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20009
Washington (20009)
47,992 residents
- 20005 12,775
Washington (20005)
12,775 residents
- 20036 5,435
Washington (20036)
5,435 residents
- 20006 3,227
Washington (20006)
3,227 residents
- 20052 470
Washington (20052)
470 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20036 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20036 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20009
Washington (20009)
$146,664 median income
- 20005
Washington (20005)
$116,724 median income
- 20036
Washington (20036)
$99,832 median income
- 20006 $35,011
Washington (20006)
$35,011 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20036 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20006 | Washington, DC | 3,227 | 0.6 mi |
| 20427 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| 20405 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| 20052 | Washington, DC | 470 | 0.6 mi |
| 20005 | Washington, DC | 12,775 | 0.6 mi |
| 20506 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| 20240 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| 20245 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.0 mi |
| 20009 | Washington, DC | 47,992 | 0.9 mi |
| 20551 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20036, 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 (5,435 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 20036 in?
ZIP code 20036 (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 20036?
ZIP code 20036 in Washington, DC has a population of 5,435 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20036?
The median household income in ZIP 20036 is $99,832, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20036?
The median home value in ZIP 20036 is $449,300, which is 62% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20036 is White at 65.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20036?
ZIP code 20036 has 2,416 business establishments employing approximately 59,136 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20036?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20036 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (751), Other services (except public administration) (631), Health care and social assistance (197). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20036?
In ZIP code 20036, 95.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 94.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20036?
In ZIP code 20036, approximately 38.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20036 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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