20052

Zip code 20052: Washington, District of Columbia

Q: What city is zip code 20052?

20052 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 20052 in?

20052 is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

Q: What is the population of 20052?

About 2,730 people live in 20052, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 20052?

The closest zip codes to 20052 are 20027, 20427, 20431, 20451, 20586.

Residential delivery areaDistrict of ColumbiaEastern Time

Population

2,730

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.1 sq mi

60,667 people/sq mi

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

About 20052

20052 is a dense urban zip code in Washington, District of Columbia (District of Columbia), covering 0.1 sq mi of land. About 2,730 people live here, or 60,667 per square mile. The median resident is 19.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 15 minutes each way, and 31% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; office and administrative support; and sales.

How 20052 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Population density60,667/sq mi
99th
U.S. 95/sq mi · DC 11,146/sq mi2nd of 28 in DC
Unemployment rate14.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · DC 6.3%2nd of 28 in DC
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · DC 46.6%1st of 24 in DC
Work from home31%
95th
U.S. 15.1% · DC 33%19th of 28 in DC
Poverty rate17.5%
78th
U.S. 12.5% · DC 15.4%6th of 25 in DC
Diversity index62
76th
U.S. 61.4 · DC 67.512th of 28 in DC
Tech workers3.7%
64th
U.S. 3.8% · DC 7.7%23rd of 28 in DC
Bachelor's degree or higher37.1%
60th
U.S. 35.7% · DC 64.2%22nd of 28 in DC
Foreign-born residents9.6%
49th
U.S. 14.1% · DC 14.3%19th of 28 in DC
Government workers10.5%
23rd
U.S. 14.5% · DC 26.3%25th of 28 in DC
Population2,730
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · DC 681,29422nd of 28 in DC
Per capita income$6,324
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · DC $77,34825th of 28 in DC
Median age19.6
1st
U.S. 38.9 · DC 34.927th of 28 in DC
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · DC 41.5%23rd of 24 in DC
Average commute15 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · DC 30 min23rd of 28 in DC
Broadband access11%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · DC 91.2%24th of 24 in DC
Uninsured rate1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · DC 3.6%21st of 27 in DC
Veterans0.2%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · DC 3.5%26th of 28 in DC
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · DC 10.1%25th of 25 in DC
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · DC 12.8%23rd of 28 in DC
Residents under 181%
1st
U.S. 22% · DC 18.7%22nd of 28 in DC
Median earnings per worker$5,139
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · DC $88,90527th of 28 in DC
Healthcare workers2.8%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · DC 5.3%23rd of 28 in DC
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · DC 7.4%25th of 28 in DC
Income inequality (Gini)0.010
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · DC 0.51723rd of 23 in DC

Measure	20052	District of Columbia	DC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in DC
Population density	60,667/sq mi	11,146/sq mi	11,146/sq mi	95/sq mi	99th	2nd of 28
Unemployment rateWeakness	14.2%	6.3%	6.3%	5.2%	99th	2nd of 28
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	46.6%	46.6%	51.1%	99th	1st of 24
Work from home	31%	33%	33%	15.1%	95th	19th of 28
Poverty rate	17.5%	15.4%	15.4%	12.5%	78th	6th of 25
Diversity index	62	67.5	67.5	61.4	76th	12th of 28
Tech workers	3.7%	7.7%	7.7%	3.8%	64th	23rd of 28
Bachelor's degree or higher	37.1%	64.2%	64.2%	35.7%	60th	22nd of 28
Foreign-born residents	9.6%	14.3%	14.3%	14.1%	49th	19th of 28
Government workers	10.5%	26.3%	26.3%	14.5%	23rd	25th of 28
Population	2,730	681,294	681,294	334,922,499	4th	22nd of 28
Per capita incomeWeakness	$6,324	$77,348	$77,348	$44,673	1st	25th of 28
Median age	19.6	34.9	34.9	38.9	1st	27th of 28
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	41.5%	41.5%	65.2%	1st	23rd of 24
Average commuteStrength	15 min	30 min	30 min	26.4 min	1st	23rd of 28
Broadband accessWeakness	11%	91.2%	91.2%	91%	1st	24th of 24
Uninsured rateStrength	1%	3.6%	3.6%	8.4%	1st	21st of 27
Veterans	0.2%	3.5%	3.5%	6.2%	1st	26th of 28
Housing vacancy	0%	10.1%	10.1%	10.1%	1st	25th of 25
Residents 65 and older	0%	12.8%	12.8%	17.2%	1st	23rd of 28
Residents under 18	1%	18.7%	18.7%	22%	1st	22nd of 28
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$5,139	$88,905	$88,905	$49,666	1st	27th of 28
Healthcare workers	2.8%	5.3%	5.3%	9.7%	1st	23rd of 28
Self-employed workers	0%	7.4%	7.4%	10%	1st	25th of 28
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.010	0.517	0.517	0.483	1st	23rd of 23

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

98%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.6

Under 18

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White58%
Black13%
Hispanic12%
Asian13%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0.3%
Other1%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

3.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 82
Average household size: 1.2
Family households: 0%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 89%
Veterans (of adults): 0.2%
Male / female: 35% / 65%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

100%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

20052

—

District of Columbia

$109,870

District of Columbia

$109,870

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$6,324

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

17.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.010

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

20052

—

District of Columbia

$737,100

District of Columbia

$737,100

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

20052

—

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

20+ units

100%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 82
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: —
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

Carpooled

0.8%

Transit

11%

Walked

53%

Bicycle

0.5%

Worked from home

31%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

28%

10–19

45%

20–29

13%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

15 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

14.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

36.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

17%

Office and admin

16%

Sales

11%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Legal and social services

10%

Food service

10%

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Management

Healthcare

Arts, media and sports

Production

Transportation and moving

0.9%

Construction and repair

0.6%

Police and fire

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Education

45%

Restaurants and hotels

15%

Retail

Arts and recreation

Other services

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Information

0.6%

Manufacturing

0.5%

Construction

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$5,139

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

24.8%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	20052	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$5,446	$74,888
Service	$4,766	$26,804
Sales and office	$4,849	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$6,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

51%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

20%

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 37.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 20%
Households with broadband: 11%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 11%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Washington
State: District of Columbia
County: District of Columbia
Center point: 38.8988° N, 77.0478° W
Land area: 0.1 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 20052

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
20027	Washington, DC · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
20427	Washington, DC	0.2 mi	0	—	—
20431	Washington, DC	0.2 mi	0	—	—
20451	Washington, DC · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
20586	Washington, DC · PO box	0.2 mi	—	—	—
20415	Washington, DC	0.3 mi	0	—	—
20433	Washington, DC · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
20437	Washington, DC · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
20503	Washington, DC · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
20520	Washington, DC	0.3 mi	0	—	—
20523	Washington, DC · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—
20526	Washington, DC · PO box	0.3 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 20052

What city is zip code 20052?

20052 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 20052 in?

20052 is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.

What is the population of 20052?

About 2,730 people live in 20052, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 20052 in?

20052 is in Eastern Time.

What zip codes are near 20052?

The closest zip codes to 20052 are 20027, 20427, 20431, 20451, 20586.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20052, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.