20005

Zip code 20005: Washington, District of Columbia

Q: What city is zip code 20005?

20005 is assigned to Washington, District of Columbia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 20005 in?

20005 is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

Q: What is the population of 20005?

About 13,131 people live in 20005, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 20005?

The median household income in 20005 is $116,724.

Q: What zip codes are near 20005?

The closest zip codes to 20005 are 20420, 20524, 20533, 20527, 20571.

Residential delivery areaDistrict of ColumbiaEastern Time

Population

13,131

Median household income

$117K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$641K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$2,298/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.4 sq mi

30,326 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 20005

20005 is a dense urban zip code in Washington, District of Columbia (District of Columbia), covering 0.4 sq mi of land. About 13,131 people live here, or 30,326 per square mile. The median resident is 34.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $116,724 a year, 45% above the national median of $80,734. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $640,600, or 5.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 32% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $2,298 a month.

80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 27.1 minutes each way, and 37% of workers work from home; working from home is more common than any single way of commuting. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; business and finance; and legal and social services. 31% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 20005 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Per capita income$109,790
99th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · DC $77,3488th of 28 in DC
Bachelor's degree or higher80.3%
99th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · DC 64.2%11th of 28 in DC
Work from home37%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · DC 33%10th of 28 in DC
Median earnings per worker$110,538
99th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · DC $88,9055th of 28 in DC
Population density30,326/sq mi
98th
U.S. 95/sq mi · DC 11,146/sq mi5th of 28 in DC
Tech workers10.6%
97th
U.S. 3.8% · DC 7.7%4th of 28 in DC
Government workers24.8%
94th
U.S. 14.5% · DC 26.3%18th of 28 in DC
Median gross rent$2,298
92nd
U.S. $1,413 · DC $1,9547th of 22 in DC
Median home value$640,600
84th
U.S. $332,700 · DC $737,10016th of 22 in DC
Median household income$116,724
83rd
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · DC $109,87011th of 22 in DC
Foreign-born residents25.7%
82nd
U.S. 14.1% · DC 14.3%4th of 28 in DC
Income inequality (Gini)0.472
77th
U.S. 0.483 · DC 0.51714th of 23 in DC
Diversity index61.3
75th
U.S. 61.4 · DC 67.513th of 28 in DC
Broadband access94.8%
74th
U.S. 91% · DC 91.2%8th of 24 in DC
Housing vacancy8.4%
63rd
U.S. 10.1% · DC 10.1%17th of 25 in DC
Average commute27.1 min
57th
U.S. 26.4 min · DC 30 min15th of 28 in DC
Poverty rate9.1%
39th
U.S. 12.5% · DC 15.4%16th of 25 in DC
Unemployment rate3.8%
30th
U.S. 5.2% · DC 6.3%18th of 28 in DC
Uninsured rate4.7%
29th
U.S. 8.4% · DC 3.6%6th of 27 in DC
Rent-burdened renters43.7%
25th
U.S. 51.1% · DC 46.6%19th of 24 in DC
Population13,131
20th
U.S. 334,922,499 · DC 681,29419th of 28 in DC
Median age34.9
20th
U.S. 38.9 · DC 34.912th of 28 in DC
Veterans2.3%
9th
U.S. 6.2% · DC 3.5%20th of 28 in DC
Homeownership rate31.5%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · DC 41.5%19th of 24 in DC
Residents 65 and older8.6%
4th
U.S. 17.2% · DC 12.8%19th of 28 in DC
Self-employed workers4.2%
2nd
U.S. 10% · DC 7.4%20th of 28 in DC
Residents under 185.8%
1st
U.S. 22% · DC 18.7%19th of 28 in DC
Healthcare workers3.4%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · DC 5.3%21st of 28 in DC

Measure	20005	District of Columbia	DC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in DC
Per capita incomeStrength	$109,790	$77,348	$77,348	$44,673	99th	8th of 28
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	80.3%	64.2%	64.2%	35.7%	99th	11th of 28
Work from home	37%	33%	33%	15.1%	99th	10th of 28
Median earnings per workerStrength	$110,538	$88,905	$88,905	$49,666	99th	5th of 28
Population density	30,326/sq mi	11,146/sq mi	11,146/sq mi	95/sq mi	98th	5th of 28
Tech workers	10.6%	7.7%	7.7%	3.8%	97th	4th of 28
Government workers	24.8%	26.3%	26.3%	14.5%	94th	18th of 28
Median gross rent	$2,298	$1,954	$1,954	$1,413	92nd	7th of 22
Median home value	$640,600	$737,100	$737,100	$332,700	84th	16th of 22
Median household incomeStrength	$116,724	$109,870	$109,870	$80,734	83rd	11th of 22
Foreign-born residents	25.7%	14.3%	14.3%	14.1%	82nd	4th of 28
Income inequality (Gini)	0.472	0.517	0.517	0.483	77th	14th of 23
Diversity index	61.3	67.5	67.5	61.4	75th	13th of 28
Broadband access	94.8%	91.2%	91.2%	91%	74th	8th of 24
Housing vacancy	8.4%	10.1%	10.1%	10.1%	63rd	17th of 25
Average commute	27.1 min	30 min	30 min	26.4 min	57th	15th of 28
Poverty rate	9.1%	15.4%	15.4%	12.5%	39th	16th of 25
Unemployment rate	3.8%	6.3%	6.3%	5.2%	30th	18th of 28
Uninsured rate	4.7%	3.6%	3.6%	8.4%	29th	6th of 27
Rent-burdened renters	43.7%	46.6%	46.6%	51.1%	25th	19th of 24
Population	13,131	681,294	681,294	334,922,499	20th	19th of 28
Median age	34.9	34.9	34.9	38.9	20th	12th of 28
Veterans	2.3%	3.5%	3.5%	6.2%	9th	20th of 28
Homeownership rateWeakness	31.5%	41.5%	41.5%	65.2%	5th	19th of 24
Residents 65 and older	8.6%	12.8%	12.8%	17.2%	4th	19th of 28
Self-employed workers	4.2%	7.4%	7.4%	10%	2nd	20th of 28
Residents under 18	5.8%	18.7%	18.7%	22%	1st	19th of 28
Healthcare workers	3.4%	5.3%	5.3%	9.7%	1st	21st of 28

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

35%

25–34

22%

35–44

45–54

10%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.9

Under 18

5.8%

65 and over

8.6%

Race and ethnicity

White58%
Black9%
Hispanic19%
Asian9%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.1%
Other0.4%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

61.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

25.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

11.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

69%

Spanish

17%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 8,667
Average household size: 1.5
Family households: 18.4%
Married couples: 13.2%
Living alone: 64.5%
Veterans (of adults): 2.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

30%

Median household income

20005

$116,724

District of Columbia

$109,870

District of Columbia

$109,870

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$109,790

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

38.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.472

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

20005

$640,600

District of Columbia

$737,100

District of Columbia

$737,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

20005

$2,298

District of Columbia

$1,954

District of Columbia

$1,954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

5–19 units

12%

20+ units

80%

Mobile home

0.6%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 9,464
Owner-occupied: 31.5%
Vacant: 8.4%
Median year built: 1970
Median rooms: 2.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.8%
Home value to income: 5.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

14%

Carpooled

0.5%

Transit

13%

Walked

27%

Bicycle

Worked from home

37%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

22%

20–29

28%

30–44

33%

45–59

60+

Average commute

27.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

84.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

21%

Business and finance

17%

Legal and social services

13%

Computer and math

11%

Engineering and science

10%

Arts, media and sports

Office and admin

Education

Healthcare

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Police and fire

0.9%

Transportation and moving

0.3%

Construction and repair

0.1%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Professional and technical services

31%

Public administration

18%

Other services

13%

Finance, insurance and real estate

11%

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Health care and social assistance

Education

Information

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Construction

Arts and recreation

0.6%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.4%

Wholesale

0.2%

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$110,538

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

4.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

24.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

17.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	20005	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$116,632	$74,888
Service	$35,343	$26,804
Sales and office	$56,932	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$44,231	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

Associate's

0.6%

Bachelor's

30%

Graduate

50%

High school graduate or higher: 91.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 80.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 50.3%
Households with broadband: 94.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 81.9%
No internet access: 2.7%
Without health insurance: 4.7%
Limited-English households: 10.6%

Geography

City (USPS): Washington
State: District of Columbia
County: District of Columbia
Center point: 38.9044° N, 77.0316° W
Land area: 0.4 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Washington100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 20005

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
20420	Washington, DC · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
20524	Washington, DC · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
20533	Washington, DC · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
20527	Washington, DC · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
20571	Washington, DC · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
20577	Washington, DC · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
20062	Washington, DC · PO box	0.4 mi	—	—	—
20045	Washington, DC	0.5 mi	0	—	—
20220	Washington, DC	0.5 mi	0	—	—
20232	Washington, DC · PO box	0.5 mi	—	—	—
20501	Washington, DC · PO box	0.5 mi	—	—	—
20502	Washington, DC · PO box	0.5 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 20005

What city is zip code 20005?

20005 is assigned to Washington, District of Columbia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 20005 in?

20005 is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

What is the population of 20005?

About 13,131 people live in 20005, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 20005 in?

20005 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 20005?

The median household income in 20005 is $116,724.

What zip codes are near 20005?

The closest zip codes to 20005 are 20420, 20524, 20533, 20527, 20571.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20005, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.