20032

Zip code 20032: Washington, District of Columbia

Q: What city is zip code 20032?

20032 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 20032 in?

20032 is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

Q: What is the population of 20032?

About 40,920 people live in 20032, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 20032?

The median household income in 20032 is $49,139.

Q: What zip codes are near 20032?

The closest zip codes to 20032 are 20375, 20373, 20745, 22242, 20319.

Residential delivery areaDistrict of ColumbiaEastern Time

Population

40,920

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$408K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,317/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.3 sq mi

7,797 people/sq mi

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

About 20032

20032 is an urban zip code in Washington, District of Columbia (District of Columbia), covering 5.3 sq mi of land. About 40,920 people live here, or 7,797 per square mile. The median resident is 34.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $49,139 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $407,700, or 8.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 23% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,317 a month.

23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.9 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and food service.

How 20032 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate16.7%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · DC 6.3%1st of 28 in DC
Income inequality (Gini)0.545
97th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · DC 0.5173rd of 23 in DC
Poverty rate29.9%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · DC 15.4%4th of 25 in DC
Government workers26.7%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · DC 26.3%16th of 28 in DC
Population density7,797/sq mi
90th
U.S. 95/sq mi · DC 11,146/sq mi21st of 28 in DC
Average commute33.9 min
89th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · DC 30 min4th of 28 in DC
Tech workers6.5%
88th
U.S. 3.8% · DC 7.7%16th of 28 in DC
Residents under 1826.9%
86th
U.S. 22% · DC 18.7%4th of 28 in DC
Housing vacancy10.6%
74th
U.S. 10.1% · DC 10.1%13th of 25 in DC
Rent-burdened renters57.2%
74th
U.S. 51.1% · DC 46.6%6th of 24 in DC
Population40,920
69th
U.S. 334,922,499 · DC 681,2947th of 28 in DC
Median home value$407,700
63rd
U.S. $332,700 · DC $737,10021st of 22 in DC
Work from home15.3%
62nd
U.S. 15.1% · DC 33%27th of 28 in DC
Veterans6.1%
54th
U.S. 6.2% · DC 3.5%3rd of 28 in DC
Median earnings per worker$49,011
53rd
U.S. $49,666 · DC $88,90521st of 28 in DC
Median gross rent$1,317
44th
U.S. $1,413 · DC $1,95419th of 22 in DC
Self-employed workers8.3%
37th
U.S. 10% · DC 7.4%10th of 28 in DC
Per capita income$35,467
36th
U.S. $44,673 · DC $77,34821st of 28 in DC
Uninsured rate5.3%
36th
U.S. 8.4% · DC 3.6%3rd of 27 in DC
Diversity index34
28th
U.S. 61.4 · DC 67.526th of 28 in DC
Foreign-born residents4.7%
28th
U.S. 14.1% · DC 14.3%25th of 28 in DC
Bachelor's degree or higher22.5%
27th
U.S. 35.7% · DC 64.2%26th of 28 in DC
Healthcare workers7.8%
25th
U.S. 9.7% · DC 5.3%1st of 28 in DC
Residents 65 and older13%
23rd
U.S. 17.2% · DC 12.8%13th of 28 in DC
Median age34.3
17th
U.S. 38.9 · DC 34.916th of 28 in DC
Median household income$49,139
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · DC $109,87021st of 22 in DC
Broadband access80.3%
5th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · DC 91.2%23rd of 24 in DC
Homeownership rate22.6%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · DC 41.5%21st of 24 in DC

Measure	20032	District of Columbia	DC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in DC
Unemployment rateWeakness	16.7%	6.3%	6.3%	5.2%	99th	1st of 28
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.545	0.517	0.517	0.483	97th	3rd of 23
Poverty rateWeakness	29.9%	15.4%	15.4%	12.5%	96th	4th of 25
Government workers	26.7%	26.3%	26.3%	14.5%	96th	16th of 28
Population density	7,797/sq mi	11,146/sq mi	11,146/sq mi	95/sq mi	90th	21st of 28
Average commuteWeakness	33.9 min	30 min	30 min	26.4 min	89th	4th of 28
Tech workers	6.5%	7.7%	7.7%	3.8%	88th	16th of 28
Residents under 18	26.9%	18.7%	18.7%	22%	86th	4th of 28
Housing vacancy	10.6%	10.1%	10.1%	10.1%	74th	13th of 25
Rent-burdened renters	57.2%	46.6%	46.6%	51.1%	74th	6th of 24
Population	40,920	681,294	681,294	334,922,499	69th	7th of 28
Median home value	$407,700	$737,100	$737,100	$332,700	63rd	21st of 22
Work from home	15.3%	33%	33%	15.1%	62nd	27th of 28
Veterans	6.1%	3.5%	3.5%	6.2%	54th	3rd of 28
Median earnings per worker	$49,011	$88,905	$88,905	$49,666	53rd	21st of 28
Median gross rent	$1,317	$1,954	$1,954	$1,413	44th	19th of 22
Self-employed workers	8.3%	7.4%	7.4%	10%	37th	10th of 28
Per capita income	$35,467	$77,348	$77,348	$44,673	36th	21st of 28
Uninsured rate	5.3%	3.6%	3.6%	8.4%	36th	3rd of 27
Diversity index	34	67.5	67.5	61.4	28th	26th of 28
Foreign-born residents	4.7%	14.3%	14.3%	14.1%	28th	25th of 28
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.5%	64.2%	64.2%	35.7%	27th	26th of 28
Healthcare workers	7.8%	5.3%	5.3%	9.7%	25th	1st of 28
Residents 65 and older	13%	12.8%	12.8%	17.2%	23rd	13th of 28
Median age	34.3	34.9	34.9	38.9	17th	16th of 28
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,139	$109,870	$109,870	$80,734	8th	21st of 22
Broadband accessWeakness	80.3%	91.2%	91.2%	91%	5th	23rd of 24
Homeownership rateWeakness	22.6%	41.5%	41.5%	65.2%	2nd	21st of 24

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

19%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

14%

35–44

11%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.3

Under 18

26.9%

65 and over

13%

Race and ethnicity

White8%
Black81%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.6%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

57.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 17,651
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 48.6%
Married couples: 18%
Living alone: 49.4%
Veterans (of adults): 6.1%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

31%

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

20032

$49,139

District of Columbia

$109,870

District of Columbia

$109,870

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$35,467

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

29.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.545

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

20032

$407,700

District of Columbia

$737,100

District of Columbia

$737,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

20032

$1,317

District of Columbia

$1,954

District of Columbia

$1,954

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

31%

2–4 units

14%

5–19 units

40%

20+ units

15%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 19,734
Owner-occupied: 22.6%
Vacant: 10.6%
Median year built: 1966
Median rooms: 4.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 34.5%
Home value to income: 8.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

41%

Carpooled

Transit

31%

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

15%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

17%

20–29

20%

30–44

31%

45–59

12%

60+

12%

Average commute

33.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

16.7%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

13%

Office and admin

11%

Food service

Business and finance

Healthcare

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Police and fire

Education

Legal and social services

Construction and repair

Arts, media and sports

Production

Engineering and science

0.9%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

15%

Public administration

13%

Restaurants and hotels

11%

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Construction

Education

Wholesale

Information

Manufacturing

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$49,011

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

26.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

13.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	20032	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$86,653	$74,888
Service	$36,665	$26,804
Sales and office	$41,353	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$43,542	$49,199
Production and transportation	$35,694	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

37%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

13%

High school graduate or higher: 85.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 12.8%
Households with broadband: 80.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 62.2%
No internet access: 15.2%
Without health insurance: 5.3%
Limited-English households: 0.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Washington
State: District of Columbia
County: District of Columbia
Center point: 38.8319° N, 77.0166° W
Land area: 5.3 sq mi
Water area: 3 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 20032

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
20375	Washington, DC · PO box	0.4 mi	—	—	—
20373	Naval Anacost Annex, DC	1.6 mi	383	—	—
20745	Oxon Hill, MD	2.2 mi	28,605	$75,236	$375,700
22242	Arlington, VA · PO box	2.3 mi	—	—	—
20319	Washington, DC	2.4 mi	23	—	—
22245	Arlington, VA · PO box	2.4 mi	—	—	—
22301	Alexandria, VA	2.4 mi	13,665	$194,819	$1,027,900
20750	Oxon Hill, MD · PO box	2.4 mi	—	—	—
22244	Arlington, VA · PO box	2.5 mi	—	—	—
22305	Alexandria, VA	2.5 mi	17,214	$113,537	$864,500
22320	Alexandria, VA · PO box	2.5 mi	—	—	—
20242	Washington, DC · PO box	2.6 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 20032

What city is zip code 20032?

20032 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 20032 in?

20032 is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

What is the population of 20032?

About 40,920 people live in 20032, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 20032 in?

20032 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 20032?

The median household income in 20032 is $49,139.

What zip codes are near 20032?

The closest zip codes to 20032 are 20375, 20373, 20745, 22242, 20319.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20032, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.