20012 ZIP Code
Washington, District of columbia
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20012 |
| City/Town: | Washington |
| County: | District of Columbia |
| State: | District of columbia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,637 |
| Median Household Income: | $110,375 |
| Per Capita Income: | $66,782 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,383 |
| Median Home Value: | $791,600 |
| Land Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9790, -77.0308 |
Population Information (20012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,637 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,828 | 44.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,809 | 55.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 848 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,518 | 8.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,400 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 994 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 837 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,151 | 12.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,573 | 14.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,029 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,152 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,158 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,739 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 735 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 503 | 2.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $791,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,446 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,383 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,889 | 93.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 494 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,157 | 60.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,732 | 39.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,040 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 562 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 530 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,552 | 12.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,986 | 16.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 354 | 2.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,676 | 22.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,380 | 36.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 58.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20012 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $110,375 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $148,264 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $154,954 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $66,782 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,892 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,126 | 92.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 733 | 7.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,779 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,052 | 66.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,614 | 28.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 424 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,991 | 22.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,053 | 57.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 136 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 160 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 2,072 | 11.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,225 | 6.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,535 | 14.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,142 | 17.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 267 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 121 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 6 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,748 | 15.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20012 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 310 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 62 | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 381 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 290 | 4.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 616 | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,021 | 14.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 565 | 8.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,038 | 15.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 704 | 10.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,902 | 27.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20012 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,694 | 40.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 471 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,367 | 25.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 219 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 122 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,144 | 23.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 36.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20012 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 211 | 2.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 34 | 0.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 86 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 376 | 4.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 227 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 229 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 409 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,821 | 20.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,354 | 25.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 865 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 805 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,709 | 18.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.8% | 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 (20012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,094 | 96.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,784 | 72.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,887 | 39.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 474 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20012 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,800 | 84.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,627 | 23.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,610 | 23.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 264 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 262 | 3.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 862 | 12.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20012 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,354 | 45.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,068 | 14.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 52 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 367 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 169 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 515 | 7.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,824 | 24.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 34 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20012 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 32 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 552 | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 312 | 4.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 73 | 1.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 222 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 30 | 0.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 713 | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,316 | 17.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,128 | 15.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,005 | 40.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20012 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 449 | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,495 | 20.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,175 | 15.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,222 | 30.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,261 | 17.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 781 | 10.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20012 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,732 | 68.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 15 | 0.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,955 | 28.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 55 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 47 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 76 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20012 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,138 | 16.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,446 | 50.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,619 | 23.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 686 | 10.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20012 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 18 | 0.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 20 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 61 | 1.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 81 | 1.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 345 | 8.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,493 | 60.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,139 | 27.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20012 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,207 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $777 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,446 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (20012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,889 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,471 | 35.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,204 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,258 | 18.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,923 | 42.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,289 | 33.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,496 | 36.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.52 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20012 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,808 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,481 | 42.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,695 | 46.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 141 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 326 | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,614 | 62.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20012 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,825 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 379 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 447 | 9.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,190 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,081 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 728 | 15.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,106 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 591 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,568 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,593 | 9.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 134 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 702 | 44.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 757 | 47.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20012 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,046 | 91.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,422 | 8.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 664 | 46.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 557 | 39.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 557 | 39.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 201 | 14.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20012 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,920 | 84.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 388 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,717 | 700.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,717 | 700.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,717 | 700.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 194 | 50.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 797 | 205.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,548 | 399.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 6.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20012 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,789 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,962 | 77.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,827 | 22.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,880 | 17.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 228 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 63 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 656 | 3.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20012 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,889 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,295 | 91.4% | 89.4% |
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