What county is Washington, DC in?

Washington is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

What ZIP codes are in Washington, DC?

ZIP codes in or overlapping Washington include 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20006, 20007, 20008, 20009, 20010, 20011, 20012 and others.

What is the population of Washington, DC?

About 681,294 people live in Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

What cities are near Washington?

Nearby places include Colmar Manor, MD (3.3 mi), Mount Rainier, MD (3.5 mi), Cottage City, MD (3.7 mi), Coral Hills, MD (3.9 mi), Brentwood, MD (3.9 mi).

Washington, DC: ZIP Codes, Population & Local Data

Population

681,294

Land area

61.1sq mi

People per sq mi

11,146

ZIP codes

57

Washington at a glance

The median household income is $109,870, close to the District of Columbia median.
A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $737,100 and median rent is $1,954 a month.

Local data for Washington, DC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Washington, DC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$109,870

Poverty rate

15.4%

Median home value

$737,100

Median rent

$1,954/mo

Homeownership

41.5%

Bachelor's or higher

64.2%

Median age

34.9

Average commute

30.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (55,299), German Americans (52,902), Italian Americans (31,565).

Home values and rents Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for District of Columbia. PPP loans are for Washington.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$128,892

741,567 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$111,185

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$40.04B

FY 2026, $58,063 per person

PPP loans

$3.29B

29,434 loans, 290,992 jobs reported

District of Columbia economy Federal spending PPP loans

How people get to work

Washington, DC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Drove alone27.4%
Carpooled4.0%
Public transit20.3%
Walked9.5%
Bicycle3.3%
Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
Worked from home33.0%

Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Washington, DC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: heat wave

Storm events since 1996

949

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,443

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 28°F

45.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm history Check a flood zone 483 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Washington, DC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.6%

U.S. 33.3% -8.7 pts

Diabetes

7.8%

U.S. 12.1% -4.3 pts

Smoking

9.7%

U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

ZIP codes in Washington

57 in or overlapping Washington. Population shown

Cities near Washington

Name	Distance	Land area (sq mi)
Colmar Manor, MDTown	3.3 mi	0.4
Mount Rainier, MDCity	3.5 mi	0.6
Cottage City, MDTown	3.7 mi	0.3
Coral Hills, MDCensus-designated place	3.9 mi	1.6
Brentwood, MDTown	3.9 mi	0.4
Fairmount Heights, MDTown	4 mi	0.3
Hillcrest Heights, MDCensus-designated place	4 mi	2.5
North Brentwood, MDTown	4.1 mi	0.1
Maryland Park, MDCensus-designated place	4.4 mi	0.2
Capitol Heights, MDTown	4.4 mi	0.8
Suitland, MDCensus-designated place	4.4 mi	4.2
Seat Pleasant, MDCity	4.5 mi	0.8
Cedar Heights, MDCensus-designated place	4.5 mi	0.2
Cheverly, MDTown	4.5 mi	1.3
Silver Hill, MDCensus-designated place	4.5 mi	1.3
Chillum, MDCensus-designated place	4.9 mi	3.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Washington, DC in?: Washington is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
What ZIP codes are in Washington, DC?: ZIP codes in or overlapping Washington include 20001, 20002, 20003, 20004, 20005, 20006, 20007, 20008, 20009, 20010, 20011, 20012 and others.
What is the population of Washington, DC?: About 681,294 people live in Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Washington?: Nearby places include Colmar Manor, MD (3.3 mi), Mount Rainier, MD (3.5 mi), Cottage City, MD (3.7 mi), Coral Hills, MD (3.9 mi), Brentwood, MD (3.9 mi).