20020 ZIP Code
Washington, District of columbia
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20020 |
| City/Town: | Washington |
| County: | District of Columbia |
| State: | District of columbia |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 52,349 |
| Median Household Income: | $48,106 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,727 |
| Total Housing Units: | 25,869 |
| Median Home Value: | $414,900 |
| Land Area: | 4.6 sq miles
11.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.8604, -76.9790 |
Population Information (20020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 52,349 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 22,416 | 42.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 29,933 | 57.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,541 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,630 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,278 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,815 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,559 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,744 | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,484 | 12.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,633 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,134 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,551 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,023 | 7.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,035 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 922 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $414,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,205 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 25,869 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 22,777 | 88.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,092 | 12.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,386 | 32.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 15,391 | 67.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 34,526 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,116 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 3,022 | 8.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,045 | 32.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,575 | 24.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,693 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,832 | 14.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,243 | 12.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20020 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $48,106 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,334 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $52,299 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,727 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,974 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,953 | 83.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 3,985 | 16.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,176 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,231 | 66.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 6,140 | 30.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 582 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,544 | 2.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 47,753 | 91.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 103 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 330 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 17 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 793 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,809 | 3.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,213 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,334 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 274 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 455 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 39 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 566 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20020 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 3,610 | 15.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,525 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,893 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,762 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 3,053 | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,134 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,668 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,583 | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,145 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,404 | 6.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20020 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,145 | 40.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,538 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 5,532 | 27.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 306 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 1,377 | 6.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,615 | 13.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20020 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 15 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 748 | 3.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 194 | 1.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 36 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,024 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,198 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 288 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 902 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,172 | 15.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,167 | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,488 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,046 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 3,675 | 18.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.9% | 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 (20020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 49,496 | 94.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,575 | 43.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 32,135 | 61.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,166 | 4.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20020 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,639 | 68.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,711 | 25.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,326 | 19.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 2,428 | 10.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 2,293 | 10.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 7,830 | 34.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20020 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,743 | 10.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 6,308 | 24.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 460 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 3,106 | 12.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 4,532 | 17.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 5,812 | 22.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,827 | 10.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 81 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20020 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 135 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,382 | 5.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,787 | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,609 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 848 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,559 | 9.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 5,342 | 20.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,675 | 18.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 4,849 | 18.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,683 | 10.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20020 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 897 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 5,493 | 21.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 10,487 | 40.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,772 | 26.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,786 | 6.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 434 | 1.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20020 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,806 | 51.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 299 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,648 | 42.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 132 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 101 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 760 | 3.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20020 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 9,218 | 40.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 9,710 | 42.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,123 | 13.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 726 | 3.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20020 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 197 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 94 | 1.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 461 | 6.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 251 | 3.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,190 | 16.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,839 | 38.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,171 | 29.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 183 | 2.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20020 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,940 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $481 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,205 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (20020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 22,777 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,110 | 13.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 872 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 5,068 | 22.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 13,175 | 57.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,632 | 29.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,758 | 25.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20020 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,419 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 10,084 | 61.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,845 | 23.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 279 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,688 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 14,251 | 86.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20020 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,364 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,680 | 11.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 783 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,338 | 44.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,887 | 20.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,676 | 18.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,913 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,961 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 51,662 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,955 | 17.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 722 | 8.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 5,228 | 58.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,005 | 33.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20020 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 45,735 | 87.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,831 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,698 | 80.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,034 | 17.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,034 | 17.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 99 | 1.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20020 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 50,778 | 97.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 542 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,571 | 289.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,571 | 289.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,571 | 289.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 42 | 7.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 367 | 67.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 797 | 147.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 26 | 4.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20020 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 47,808 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 45,630 | 95.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,178 | 4.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,160 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 396 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 291 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 331 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20020 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 22,777 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,996 | 92.2% | 89.4% |
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