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ZIP Code 20037
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,642
- 8,800/sq mi High-density area
- $111,153
- Median income Above-median income area
- $685,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 89.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a densely urban, renter-heavy area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 8,800
- people per sq mi
- 32%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20037 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 20037 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, home to 14,642 residents across 1.7 square miles, a density of 8,800 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20037 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,153 (7% below the average District of Columbia ZIP), while per-capita income is $91,452. The poverty rate is 15.0%, with unemployment at 5.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $685,300 (9% below the average District of Columbia ZIP) and median rent is $2,538; 31.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 89.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20037 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 20037
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20037.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
159 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
130 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
128 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
76 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 43
Real estate and rental and leasing
43 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 20037, 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
14,642
Population
1.7
Area (sq mi)
8,800
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20037?
30.4
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
28.9%
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?
$111,153
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$91,452
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 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
8,823housing units
8,823
Total Housing Units
7,579
Occupied Units
1,244
Vacant Units
1.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$685,300
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$2,538
Median Rent
1976
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
-2.2%
YoY Change (2022)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20037 have decreased 2.2% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -9.7% | 267 |
| 2019 | +15.7% | 309 |
| 2020 | -8.3% | 284 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 305 |
| 2022 | -2.2% | 298 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 673 business establishments in ZIP 20037, employing approximately 23,997 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,021,314,000.
673
Businesses
23,997
Employees
$3.0B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 159 | 23.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 130 | 19.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 128 | 19.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 76 | 11.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 6.4% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 21 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 20 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 2.7% |
| Information | 14 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.9% |
| Construction | 5 | 0.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 0.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 0.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 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 20037 vs 20566 →
ZIP 20037 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20037
Washington (20037)
14,642 residents
- 20006 3,227
Washington (20006)
3,227 residents
- 20052 470
Washington (20052)
470 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20037 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20566 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| 20520 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| 20052 | Washington, DC | 470 | 0.5 mi |
| 20427 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.5 mi |
| 20418 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.6 mi |
| 20405 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| 20006 | Washington, DC | 3,227 | 0.8 mi |
| 20551 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| 20245 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.7 mi |
| 20240 | Washington, DC | 0 | 0.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20037, 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 (14,642 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 20037 in?
ZIP code 20037 (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 20037?
ZIP code 20037 in Washington, DC has a population of 14,642 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20037?
The median household income in ZIP 20037 is $111,153, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20037?
The median home value in ZIP 20037 is $685,300, which is 146% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20037?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20037 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20037?
ZIP code 20037 has 673 business establishments employing approximately 23,997 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20037?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20037 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (159), Other services (except public administration) (130), Health care and social assistance (128). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20037?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20037 decreased by 2.2% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 20037?
In ZIP code 20037, 92.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 89.6% 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 20037?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20037 is 20.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20037?
In ZIP code 20037, approximately 31.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20037?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20037 is 15.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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