20017 ZIP Code
Washington, District of columbia
December 19, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20017 |
| City/Town: | Washington |
| County: | District of Columbia |
| State: | District of columbia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 20,643 |
| Median Household Income: | $97,507 |
| Per Capita Income: | $68,381 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,951 |
| Median Home Value: | $661,200 |
| Land Area: | 2.2 sq miles
5.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9382, -76.9929 |
Population Information (20017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,643 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,866 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,777 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,643 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,219 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,245 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 739 | 3.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,487 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,443 | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,315 | 16.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,899 | 9.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,042 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,173 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,808 | 8.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,167 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 463 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $661,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,739 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,951 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,411 | 94.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 540 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,956 | 58.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,455 | 41.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,310 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 432 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 583 | 4.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,132 | 14.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,326 | 16.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 654 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,561 | 24.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,622 | 32.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 57.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20017 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $97,507 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $128,320 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $133,854 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $68,381 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,844 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,110 | 93.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 709 | 6.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,537 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,549 | 64.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,728 | 27.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 811 | 8.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,152 | 29.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,243 | 54.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 41 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 982 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,156 | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,054 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,721 | 8.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,198 | 10.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 347 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 102 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 51 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,698 | 8.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20017 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 753 | 9.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 304 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 354 | 4.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 492 | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 578 | 6.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 694 | 8.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,213 | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,315 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 991 | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,717 | 20.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20017 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,062 | 40.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 544 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,155 | 21.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 400 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 438 | 4.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,399 | 23.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20017 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 467 | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 192 | 1.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 16 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 410 | 4.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 712 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 318 | 3.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 401 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,535 | 15.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,103 | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 961 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,202 | 11.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,780 | 17.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.8% | 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 (20017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,406 | 94.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 14,480 | 70.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,509 | 36.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 922 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20017 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,498 | 77.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,875 | 22.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,861 | 22.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 419 | 5.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 366 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 839 | 10.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20017 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,936 | 21.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,290 | 36.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 154 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 798 | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 289 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 955 | 10.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,529 | 17.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20017 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 49 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 806 | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 254 | 2.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 279 | 3.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 710 | 7.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 823 | 9.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 577 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 815 | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,498 | 16.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,140 | 35.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20017 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 193 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,893 | 21.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,865 | 20.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,522 | 39.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,101 | 12.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 377 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20017 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,113 | 60.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 204 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,766 | 32.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 173 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 31 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 43 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 81 | 1.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20017 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,629 | 19.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,079 | 48.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,098 | 24.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 605 | 7.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20017 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 64 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 51 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 20 | 0.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 95 | 1.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 851 | 17.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,453 | 69.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 422 | 8.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20017 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,589 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $539 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,739 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (20017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,411 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,971 | 35.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,473 | 17.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,791 | 21.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,242 | 38.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,375 | 28.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,460 | 29.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.05 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20017 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,735 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,805 | 49.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,247 | 42.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 64 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 416 | 5.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,839 | 49.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20017 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,387 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 591 | 11.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 295 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,923 | 35.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 693 | 12.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,885 | 35.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,130 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 660 | 4.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,328 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,548 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 332 | 13.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,210 | 47.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,006 | 39.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20017 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,505 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,722 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,436 | 52.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,115 | 41.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,115 | 41.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 171 | 6.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20017 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,191 | 83.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 552 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,452 | 625.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,452 | 625.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,452 | 625.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 212 | 38.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,133 | 205.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,336 | 242.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 85 | 15.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20017 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,000 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,970 | 78.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,030 | 21.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,721 | 9.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 543 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 515 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,251 | 6.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20017 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,411 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,143 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
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