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ZIP Code 20052

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

470
66,553/sq mi
37.1%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 20052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.0 square miles in Washington, District of Columbia County, District of Columbia. The area is home to 470 residents, producing a population density of 66,553 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 20052 against District of Columbia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20052 sits at , while per-capita income is $6,324. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 14.2%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing District of Columbia County, so you can benchmark 20052 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 20052

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20052.

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 20052, 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

470

Population

0.0

Area (sq mi)

66,553

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20052?

19.6

Median Age

34.8%

Male

65.2%

Female

9.6%

Foreign-Born

White 59.8%
African American 13.3%
Asian 13.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$6,324

Per Capita Income

17.5%

Poverty Rate

14.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 37.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.1%

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

What does housing look like?

82

Total Housing Units

82

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 27 business establishments in ZIP 20052, employing approximately 10,990 people with a combined annual payroll of $560,300,000.

27

Businesses

10,990

Employees

$560.3M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 15 55.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 22.2%
Retail trade 3 11.1%

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 20052 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 20052 ranks #3 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 Code City Population Distance
20427 Washington, DC 0 0.1 mi
20520 Washington, DC 0 0.4 mi
20006 Washington, DC 3,227 0.3 mi
20418 Washington, DC 0 0.5 mi
20405 Washington, DC 0 0.4 mi
20551 Washington, DC 0 0.5 mi
20245 Washington, DC 0 0.5 mi
20240 Washington, DC 0 0.5 mi
20037 Washington, DC 14,642 0.5 mi
20506 Washington, DC 0 0.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20052 in?
ZIP code 20052 (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 20052?
ZIP code 20052 in Washington, DC has a population of 470 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20052 is White at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20052?
ZIP code 20052 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 10,990 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20052?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20052 are: Accommodation and food services (15), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20052?
In ZIP code 20052, 37.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20052 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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