20010

Zip code 20010: Washington, District of Columbia

Q: What city is zip code 20010?

20010 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 20010 in?

20010 is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

Q: What is the population of 20010?

About 31,808 people live in 20010, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 20010?

The median household income in 20010 is $114,126.

Q: What zip codes are near 20010?

The closest zip codes to 20010 are 20542, 20441, 20022, 20317, 20009.

Residential delivery areaDistrict of ColumbiaEastern Time

Population

31,808

Median household income

$114K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$887K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,793/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1 sq mi

31,968 people/sq mi

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

About 20010

20010 is a dense urban zip code in Washington, District of Columbia (District of Columbia), covering 1 sq mi of land. About 31,808 people live here, or 31,968 per square mile. The median resident is 33.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $114,126 a year, 41% above the national median of $80,734. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $886,600, or 7.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 41% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,793 a month.

66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.2 minutes each way, and 40% 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. 37% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 20010 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Work from home40.1%
99th
U.S. 15.1% · DC 33%4th of 28 in DC
Population density31,968/sq mi
98th
U.S. 95/sq mi · DC 11,146/sq mi4th of 28 in DC
Diversity index72.1
96th
U.S. 61.4 · DC 67.52nd of 28 in DC
Median earnings per worker$89,670
96th
StrengthU.S. $49,666 · DC $88,90513th of 28 in DC
Per capita income$78,015
95th
StrengthU.S. $44,673 · DC $77,34814th of 28 in DC
Median home value$886,600
93rd
U.S. $332,700 · DC $737,1006th of 22 in DC
Bachelor's degree or higher66.3%
93rd
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · DC 64.2%17th of 28 in DC
Government workers21.7%
89th
U.S. 14.5% · DC 26.3%21st of 28 in DC
Income inequality (Gini)0.498
88th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · DC 0.51710th of 23 in DC
Tech workers6.1%
86th
U.S. 3.8% · DC 7.7%18th of 28 in DC
Foreign-born residents26%
83rd
U.S. 14.1% · DC 14.3%3rd of 28 in DC
Median household income$114,126
82nd
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · DC $109,87012th of 22 in DC
Poverty rate17.3%
77th
U.S. 12.5% · DC 15.4%7th of 25 in DC
Median gross rent$1,793
73rd
U.S. $1,413 · DC $1,95416th of 22 in DC
Unemployment rate6.4%
73rd
U.S. 5.2% · DC 6.3%9th of 28 in DC
Housing vacancy10.2%
72nd
U.S. 10.1% · DC 10.1%14th of 25 in DC
Average commute29.2 min
70th
U.S. 26.4 min · DC 30 min9th of 28 in DC
Population31,808
53rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · DC 681,29410th of 28 in DC
Broadband access92.5%
53rd
U.S. 91% · DC 91.2%16th of 24 in DC
Uninsured rate6.8%
50th
U.S. 8.4% · DC 3.6%1st of 27 in DC
Residents under 1820.7%
37th
U.S. 22% · DC 18.7%9th of 28 in DC
Self-employed workers7.2%
22nd
U.S. 10% · DC 7.4%14th of 28 in DC
Rent-burdened renters40.3%
16th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · DC 46.6%21st of 24 in DC
Median age33.2
12th
U.S. 38.9 · DC 34.919th of 28 in DC
Homeownership rate41%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · DC 41.5%10th of 24 in DC
Veterans2.3%
9th
U.S. 6.2% · DC 3.5%21st of 28 in DC
Residents 65 and older9.3%
6th
U.S. 17.2% · DC 12.8%17th of 28 in DC
Healthcare workers5.7%
6th
U.S. 9.7% · DC 5.3%9th of 28 in DC

Measure	20010	District of Columbia	DC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in DC
Work from home	40.1%	33%	33%	15.1%	99th	4th of 28
Population density	31,968/sq mi	11,146/sq mi	11,146/sq mi	95/sq mi	98th	4th of 28
Diversity index	72.1	67.5	67.5	61.4	96th	2nd of 28
Median earnings per workerStrength	$89,670	$88,905	$88,905	$49,666	96th	13th of 28
Per capita incomeStrength	$78,015	$77,348	$77,348	$44,673	95th	14th of 28
Median home value	$886,600	$737,100	$737,100	$332,700	93rd	6th of 22
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	66.3%	64.2%	64.2%	35.7%	93rd	17th of 28
Government workers	21.7%	26.3%	26.3%	14.5%	89th	21st of 28
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.498	0.517	0.517	0.483	88th	10th of 23
Tech workers	6.1%	7.7%	7.7%	3.8%	86th	18th of 28
Foreign-born residents	26%	14.3%	14.3%	14.1%	83rd	3rd of 28
Median household incomeStrength	$114,126	$109,870	$109,870	$80,734	82nd	12th of 22
Poverty rate	17.3%	15.4%	15.4%	12.5%	77th	7th of 25
Median gross rent	$1,793	$1,954	$1,954	$1,413	73rd	16th of 22
Unemployment rate	6.4%	6.3%	6.3%	5.2%	73rd	9th of 28
Housing vacancy	10.2%	10.1%	10.1%	10.1%	72nd	14th of 25
Average commute	29.2 min	30 min	30 min	26.4 min	70th	9th of 28
Population	31,808	681,294	681,294	334,922,499	53rd	10th of 28
Broadband access	92.5%	91.2%	91.2%	91%	53rd	16th of 24
Uninsured rate	6.8%	3.6%	3.6%	8.4%	50th	1st of 27
Residents under 18	20.7%	18.7%	18.7%	22%	37th	9th of 28
Self-employed workers	7.2%	7.4%	7.4%	10%	22nd	14th of 28
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	40.3%	46.6%	46.6%	51.1%	16th	21st of 24
Median age	33.2	34.9	34.9	38.9	12th	19th of 28
Homeownership rateWeakness	41%	41.5%	41.5%	65.2%	10th	10th of 24
Veterans	2.3%	3.5%	3.5%	6.2%	9th	21st of 28
Residents 65 and older	9.3%	12.8%	12.8%	17.2%	6th	17th of 28
Healthcare workers	5.7%	5.3%	5.3%	9.7%	6th	9th 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

13%

5–17

18–24

28%

25–34

20%

35–44

10%

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.2

Under 18

20.7%

65 and over

9.3%

Race and ethnicity

White39%
Black21%
Hispanic28%
Asian7%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.7%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

72.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

26%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

28.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

63%

Spanish

21%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 14,376
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 40.4%
Married couples: 26.2%
Living alone: 43.8%
Veterans (of adults): 2.3%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

10%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

11%

$200k+

30%

Median household income

20010

$114,126

District of Columbia

$109,870

District of Columbia

$109,870

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$78,015

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

41%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.498

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

20010

$886,600

District of Columbia

$737,100

District of Columbia

$737,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

20010

$1,793

District of Columbia

$1,954

District of Columbia

$1,954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

30%

2–4 units

14%

5–19 units

13%

20+ units

42%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 16,010
Owner-occupied: 41%
Vacant: 10.2%
Median year built: 1939 or earlier
Median rooms: 3.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 40.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 16.1%
Home value to income: 7.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

20%

Carpooled

Transit

23%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

40%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

16%

20–29

24%

30–44

40%

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

29.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

82%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

19%

Business and finance

14%

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Food service

Healthcare

Education

Office and admin

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Production

0.9%

Police and fire

0.6%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Professional and technical services

22%

Public administration

14%

Other services

14%

Education

10%

Health care and social assistance

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Admin, support and management

Information

Retail

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Wholesale

0.1%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$89,670

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

24.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	20010	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$104,787	$74,888
Service	$29,934	$26,804
Sales and office	$55,792	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$47,720	$49,199
Production and transportation	$30,804	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

Some college

10%

Associate's

Bachelor's

26%

Graduate

41%

High school graduate or higher: 87.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 66.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 40.8%
Households with broadband: 92.5%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 82.4%
No internet access: 6.3%
Without health insurance: 6.8%
Limited-English households: 8.9%

Geography

City (USPS): Washington
State: District of Columbia
County: District of Columbia
Center point: 38.9328° N, 77.0318° W
Land area: 1 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 20010

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
20542	Washington, DC	0.6 mi	0	—	—
20441	Washington, DC · PO box	0.7 mi	—	—	—
20022	Washington, DC · PO box	0.9 mi	—	—	—
20317	Washington, DC	0.9 mi	15	—	—
20009	Washington, DC	1 mi	50,150	$146,664	$722,500
20059	Washington, DC	1 mi	1,338	—	—
20060	Washington, DC · PO box	1.2 mi	—	—	—
20422	Washington, DC	1.2 mi	15	—	—
20011	Washington, DC	1.4 mi	67,434	$110,309	$723,900
20008	Washington, DC	1.5 mi	29,434	$125,212	$965,100
20440	Washington, DC · PO box	1.5 mi	—	—	—
20001	Washington, DC	1.7 mi	44,616	$138,059	$852,600

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Questions about 20010

What city is zip code 20010?

20010 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 20010 in?

20010 is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

What is the population of 20010?

About 31,808 people live in 20010, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 20010 in?

20010 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 20010?

The median household income in 20010 is $114,126.

What zip codes are near 20010?

The closest zip codes to 20010 are 20542, 20441, 20022, 20317, 20009.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20010, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.