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ZIP Code 20052
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 470
- 66,553/sq mi High-density area
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington has 470 residents, placing it in the 18th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 66,553 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 20052 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 20052 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, home to just 470 residents across 0.0 square miles, a density of 66,553 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 20052, but per-capita income is $6,324. Unemployment is 14.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20052 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 20052
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20052.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 20052, 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
470
Population
0.0
Area (sq mi)
66,553
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20052?
19.6
Median Age
34.8%
Male
65.2%
Female
9.6%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
82housing units
82
Total Housing Units
82
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 20052 vs 20427 →
ZIP 20052 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 20052 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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, 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 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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