20020

Zip code 20020: Washington, District of Columbia

Q: What city is zip code 20020?

20020 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 20020 in?

20020 is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

Q: What is the population of 20020?

About 53,005 people live in 20020, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 20020?

The median household income in 20020 is $54,032.

Q: What zip codes are near 20020?

The closest zip codes to 20020 are 20388, 20390, 20003, 20373, 20319.

Residential delivery areaDistrict of ColumbiaEastern Time

Population

53,005

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$456K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,306/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

4.6 sq mi

11,525 people/sq mi

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

About 20020

20020 is a dense urban zip code in Washington, District of Columbia (District of Columbia), covering 4.6 sq mi of land. About 53,005 people live here, or 11,525 per square mile. The median resident is 33.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,032 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 30% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $456,000, or 8.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 30% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,306 a month.

28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 38 minutes each way, and 19% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; management; and business and finance.

How 20020 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate11.9%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · DC 6.3%4th of 28 in DC
Government workers27.4%
97th
U.S. 14.5% · DC 26.3%12th of 28 in DC
Poverty rate30%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · DC 15.4%3rd of 25 in DC
Average commute38 min
96th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · DC 30 min1st of 28 in DC
Income inequality (Gini)0.528
95th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · DC 0.5175th of 23 in DC
Population density11,525/sq mi
94th
U.S. 95/sq mi · DC 11,146/sq mi14th of 28 in DC
Residents under 1829.1%
94th
U.S. 22% · DC 18.7%2nd of 28 in DC
Population53,005
83rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · DC 681,2944th of 28 in DC
Housing vacancy12%
79th
U.S. 10.1% · DC 10.1%9th of 25 in DC
Work from home19.2%
75th
U.S. 15.1% · DC 33%25th of 28 in DC
Tech workers4.3%
72nd
U.S. 3.8% · DC 7.7%21st of 28 in DC
Median home value$456,000
70th
U.S. $332,700 · DC $737,10019th of 22 in DC
Median earnings per worker$54,442
66th
U.S. $49,666 · DC $88,90520th of 28 in DC
Rent-burdened renters54.7%
65th
U.S. 51.1% · DC 46.6%7th of 24 in DC
Median gross rent$1,306
44th
U.S. $1,413 · DC $1,95420th of 22 in DC
Bachelor's degree or higher27.8%
41st
U.S. 35.7% · DC 64.2%25th of 28 in DC
Veterans4.6%
33rd
U.S. 6.2% · DC 3.5%5th of 28 in DC
Per capita income$34,437
32nd
U.S. $44,673 · DC $77,34822nd of 28 in DC
Foreign-born residents4.2%
25th
U.S. 14.1% · DC 14.3%26th of 28 in DC
Residents 65 and older12.7%
21st
U.S. 17.2% · DC 12.8%14th of 28 in DC
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · DC 5.3%2nd of 28 in DC
Median age33.7
14th
U.S. 38.9 · DC 34.917th of 28 in DC
Median household income$54,032
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · DC $109,87020th of 22 in DC
Uninsured rate3.1%
13th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · DC 3.6%14th of 27 in DC
Diversity index18.8
11th
U.S. 61.4 · DC 67.528th of 28 in DC
Broadband access83.7%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · DC 91.2%22nd of 24 in DC
Homeownership rate30.2%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · DC 41.5%20th of 24 in DC
Self-employed workers3.9%
2nd
U.S. 10% · DC 7.4%21st of 28 in DC

Measure	20020	District of Columbia	DC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in DC
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.9%	6.3%	6.3%	5.2%	97th	4th of 28
Government workers	27.4%	26.3%	26.3%	14.5%	97th	12th of 28
Poverty rateWeakness	30%	15.4%	15.4%	12.5%	96th	3rd of 25
Average commuteWeakness	38 min	30 min	30 min	26.4 min	96th	1st of 28
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.528	0.517	0.517	0.483	95th	5th of 23
Population density	11,525/sq mi	11,146/sq mi	11,146/sq mi	95/sq mi	94th	14th of 28
Residents under 18	29.1%	18.7%	18.7%	22%	94th	2nd of 28
Population	53,005	681,294	681,294	334,922,499	83rd	4th of 28
Housing vacancy	12%	10.1%	10.1%	10.1%	79th	9th of 25
Work from home	19.2%	33%	33%	15.1%	75th	25th of 28
Tech workers	4.3%	7.7%	7.7%	3.8%	72nd	21st of 28
Median home value	$456,000	$737,100	$737,100	$332,700	70th	19th of 22
Median earnings per worker	$54,442	$88,905	$88,905	$49,666	66th	20th of 28
Rent-burdened renters	54.7%	46.6%	46.6%	51.1%	65th	7th of 24
Median gross rent	$1,306	$1,954	$1,954	$1,413	44th	20th of 22
Bachelor's degree or higher	27.8%	64.2%	64.2%	35.7%	41st	25th of 28
Veterans	4.6%	3.5%	3.5%	6.2%	33rd	5th of 28
Per capita income	$34,437	$77,348	$77,348	$44,673	32nd	22nd of 28
Foreign-born residents	4.2%	14.3%	14.3%	14.1%	25th	26th of 28
Residents 65 and older	12.7%	12.8%	12.8%	17.2%	21st	14th of 28
Healthcare workers	7.2%	5.3%	5.3%	9.7%	18th	2nd of 28
Median age	33.7	34.9	34.9	38.9	14th	17th of 28
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,032	$109,870	$109,870	$80,734	13th	20th of 22
Uninsured rateStrength	3.1%	3.6%	3.6%	8.4%	13th	14th of 27
Diversity index	18.8	67.5	67.5	61.4	11th	28th of 28
Broadband accessWeakness	83.7%	91.2%	91.2%	91%	9th	22nd of 24
Homeownership rateWeakness	30.2%	41.5%	41.5%	65.2%	4th	20th of 24
Self-employed workers	3.9%	7.4%	7.4%	10%	2nd	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

22%

5–17

18–24

17%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.7

Under 18

29.1%

65 and over

12.7%

Race and ethnicity

White2%
Black90%
Hispanic3%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.3%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

18.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

67.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 22,943
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 53.7%
Married couples: 13.4%
Living alone: 39.5%
Veterans (of adults): 4.6%
Male / female: 44% / 56%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

30%

$25–50k

17%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

20020

$54,032

District of Columbia

$109,870

District of Columbia

$109,870

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,437

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

30%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.528

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

20020

$456,000

District of Columbia

$737,100

District of Columbia

$737,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

20020

$1,306

District of Columbia

$1,954

District of Columbia

$1,954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

35%

2–4 units

15%

5–19 units

37%

20+ units

13%

Mobile home

0.2%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 26,059
Owner-occupied: 30.2%
Vacant: 12%
Median year built: 1963
Median rooms: 4.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.3%
Home value to income: 8.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

40%

Carpooled

Transit

26%

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

0.4%

Worked from home

19%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

19%

20–29

17%

30–44

27%

45–59

16%

60+

20%

Average commute

38 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

15%

Management

10%

Business and finance

10%

Police and fire

Sales

Healthcare

Education

Transportation and moving

Food service

Legal and social services

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Construction and repair

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Public administration

17%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Professional and technical services

12%

Retail

11%

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Arts and recreation

Information

Manufacturing

Wholesale

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$54,442

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

27.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

16%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	20020	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$88,013	$74,888
Service	$31,840	$26,804
Sales and office	$46,826	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$52,840	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,854	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

34%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

11%

High school graduate or higher: 87.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.2%
Households with broadband: 83.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71.3%
No internet access: 12%
Without health insurance: 3.1%
Limited-English households: 1.5%

Geography

City (USPS): Washington
State: District of Columbia
County: District of Columbia
Center point: 38.8604° N, 76.9790° W
Land area: 4.6 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 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 20020

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
20388	Washington Navy Yard, DC	1.2 mi	0	—	—
20390	Washington, DC	1.5 mi	246	—	—
20003	Washington, DC	1.6 mi	37,482	$159,846	$957,700
20373	Naval Anacost Annex, DC	1.9 mi	383	—	—
20319	Washington, DC	2.1 mi	23	—	—
20541	Washington, DC · PO box	2.3 mi	—	—	—
20557	Washington, DC · PO box	2.3 mi	—	—	—
20559	Washington, DC · PO box	2.3 mi	—	—	—
20460	Washington, DC · PO box	2.4 mi	—	—	—
20515	Washington, DC	2.4 mi	0	—	—
20540	Washington, DC	2.4 mi	0	—	—
20204	Washington, DC	2.6 mi	0	—	—

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Questions about 20020

What city is zip code 20020?

20020 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 20020 in?

20020 is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

What is the population of 20020?

About 53,005 people live in 20020, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 20020 in?

20020 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 20020?

The median household income in 20020 is $54,032.

What zip codes are near 20020?

The closest zip codes to 20020 are 20388, 20390, 20003, 20373, 20319.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20020, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.