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ZIP Code 20020

Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Population

53,005

Land area

4.6sq mi

People per sq mi

11,526

City

Washington

ZIP 20020 and nearby ZIP codes

ZIP 20020 at a glance

  • The median household income is $54,032, 51% below the District of Columbia median of $109,870.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $456,000 (38% below District of Columbia) and median rent is $1,306 a month.

Local data for ZIP 20020

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 20020, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$54,032

Poverty rate

30.0%

Median home value

$456,000

Prices +4.9% in a year

Median rent

$1,306/mo

Homeownership

30.2%

Bachelor's or higher

27.8%

Median age

33.7

Average commute

38.0 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

523

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

5,478

$282M annual payroll

PPP loans

$66.9M

1,745 loans

Campaign donations

$273K

50% D, 10% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 20020, 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° / 30°F

41.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 20020, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.9%

U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts

Diabetes

13.6%

U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts

Smoking

16.8%

U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 20020?
ZIP code 20020 is in Washington, DC (District of Columbia).
What county is ZIP code 20020 in?
ZIP code 20020 is mostly in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
How many people live in ZIP code 20020?
About 53,005 people live in the 20020 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.