20008 ZIP Code
Washington, District of columbia
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20008 |
| City/Town: | Washington |
| County: | District of Columbia |
| State: | District of columbia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,545 |
| Median Household Income: | $123,134 |
| Per Capita Income: | $87,197 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,085 |
| Median Home Value: | $905,900 |
| Land Area: | 3.1 sq miles
8.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9348, -77.0589 |
Population Information (20008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,545 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,189 | 44.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,356 | 55.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,267 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,063 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 850 | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 504 | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,768 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,559 | 25.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,654 | 15.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,264 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,489 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,471 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,779 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,886 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 991 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $905,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 3.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,212 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,085 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,913 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,172 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,102 | 36.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,811 | 63.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,093 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 100 | 0.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 268 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 437 | 1.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,333 | 5.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 393 | 1.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,909 | 32.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13,653 | 56.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 89.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20008 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $123,134 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $193,521 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $224,400 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $87,197 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,321 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 18,402 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 868 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,967 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,341 | 67.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,972 | 27.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,068 | 5.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,311 | 72.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,032 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 132 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,977 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 722 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,349 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,878 | 6.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,258 | 11.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 473 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 477 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 161 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,147 | 7.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20008 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 702 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 448 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 601 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 445 | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 867 | 5.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,666 | 9.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,277 | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,790 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,066 | 12.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 5,051 | 29.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20008 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,427 | 24.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 356 | 1.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5,574 | 30.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,217 | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,007 | 5.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,705 | 31.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20008 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 101 | 0.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 233 | 1.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 109 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 472 | 2.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 315 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 538 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,285 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,562 | 30.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,093 | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 965 | 5.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,936 | 10.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 3,769 | 20.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (20008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,926 | 97.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,587 | 90.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,204 | 21.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 521 | 1.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20008 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,034 | 83.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,243 | 19.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,487 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 357 | 2.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 160 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 471 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20008 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,950 | 10.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,233 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 253 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 121 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 553 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 537 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 13,438 | 74.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20008 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 729 | 4.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 447 | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 741 | 4.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,306 | 7.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,140 | 6.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,511 | 13.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,022 | 16.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,949 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,240 | 34.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20008 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 2,797 | 15.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 7,741 | 42.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,596 | 19.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,509 | 8.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,331 | 7.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,111 | 6.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20008 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,414 | 49.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 152 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,926 | 41.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 527 | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 89 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 285 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 520 | 3.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20008 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 5,482 | 32.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,723 | 51.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,342 | 13.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 366 | 2.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20008 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 33 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 150 | 2.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,405 | 23.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,679 | 27.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 2,835 | 46.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20008 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,596 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,263 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,212 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.59 | 2.38 |
Households (20008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,913 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,266 | 31.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,680 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,692 | 21.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,564 | 38.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,123 | 12.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,328 | 25.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.74 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.63 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20008 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,844 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,724 | 39.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,746 | 48.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 81 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,241 | 10.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,887 | 58.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20008 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,076 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 353 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 140 | 2.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,743 | 34.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 425 | 8.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,415 | 47.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,993 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,035 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,447 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,532 | 8.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 13 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,105 | 43.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,414 | 55.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20008 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,090 | 78.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,085 | 20.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,968 | 48.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,671 | 43.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,671 | 43.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 446 | 7.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20008 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,290 | 82.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,204 | 4.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,255 | 436.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,255 | 436.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,255 | 436.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,502 | 124.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 363 | 30.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 104 | 8.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,624 | 134.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 119 | 9.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20008 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,278 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,040 | 81.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,238 | 18.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,223 | 7.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,098 | 7.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 717 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 200 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20008 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,913 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,333 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
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