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ZIP Code 20057
District of Columbia, District of Columbia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,888
- 8,832/sq mi High-density area
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Washington has 3,888 residents, placing it in the top 44% of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 8,832 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 20057 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 20057 covers 0.4 square miles in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,888 residents on file, a density of 8,832 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 20057, but per-capita income is $3,904. The poverty rate is 100.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. 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.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in District of Columbia, so 20057 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 20057
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Washington, DC
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20057.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Retail trade
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 20057, 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
3,888
Population
0.4
Area (sq mi)
8,832
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20057?
19.7
Median Age
39.4%
Male
60.6%
Female
14.0%
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?
$3,904
Per Capita Income
100.0%
Poverty Rate
9.1%
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?
0
Total Housing Units
0
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 20057, employing approximately 10,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $689,368,000.
18
Businesses
10,252
Employees
$689.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 33.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 22.2% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 16.7% |
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 20057 vs 20007 →
ZIP 20057 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20007
Washington (20007)
26,866 residents
- 20037
Washington (20037)
14,642 residents
- 22209
Arlington (22209)
12,314 residents
- 20036 5,435
Washington (20036)
5,435 residents
- 20057 3,888
Washington (20057)
3,888 residents
- 22211 648
Fort Myer (22211)
648 residents
- 20052 470
Washington (20052)
470 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20057 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20007 | Washington, DC | 26,866 | 0.4 mi |
| 22209 | Arlington, VA | 12,314 | 1.0 mi |
| 20037 | Washington, DC | 14,642 | 1.3 mi |
| 22211 | Fort Myer, VA | 648 | 2.0 mi |
| 20566 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| 20427 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| 20036 | Washington, DC | 5,435 | 1.8 mi |
| 20052 | Washington, DC | 470 | 1.7 mi |
| 20520 | Washington, DC | 0 | 1.8 mi |
| 22214 | Arlington, VA | 0 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20057, 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 (3,888 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 20057 in?
ZIP code 20057 (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 20057?
ZIP code 20057 in Washington, DC has a population of 3,888 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20057?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20057 is White at 53.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20057?
ZIP code 20057 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 10,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20057?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20057 are: Accommodation and food services (6), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20057?
In ZIP code 20057, 92.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 20057?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20057 is 100.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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