20004 ZIP Code — Washington, DC

District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia

ZIP code 20004 is located in Washington, District Of Columbia, within District Of Columbia County. It covers approximately 0.19 square miles and serves a population of 1,782 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 202.

About ZIP code 20004

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $660,500. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($152,955) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 93% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 20004 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

1,782

population

0.19

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20004 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20004

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20004. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20528 Washington (0.5 mi) 20260 Washington (0.5 mi) 20252 Washington (0.6 mi) 20529 Washington (0.7 mi) 20066 Washington (0.7 mi) 20500 Washington (0.8 mi) 20522 Washington (0.9 mi) 20254 Washington (0.9 mi) 20508 Washington (0.9 mi) 20318 Washington (0.9 mi) 20314 Washington (0.9 mi) 20042 Washington (0.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,782
Population density	9,379 / sq mi
State FIPS	11
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.19 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.8924
Longitude	-77.0206
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	202

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.6%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	33.0%	19.8%	19.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,782

Population

9,379

People per sq mi

42.8

Median age

$152,955

Median household income

$156,217

Per capita income

$660,500

Median home value

$2,771

Median monthly rent

41.4%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

830

Housing units

92.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

20–24

231

25–34

196

231

35–44

195

144

45–54

121

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	47	2.6%
18 and over	1,735	97.4%
65 and over	263	14.8%
Median age	42.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.3%

Asian 6.3%

Two or more races 4.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Black or African American 2.7%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,528	83.3%
Asian	116	6.3%
Two or more races	75	4.1%
Hispanic or Latino	52	2.8%
Black or African American	49	2.7%
Other race	14	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.6%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	20.2%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	35.3%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	33.0%	19.8%	19.8%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 1.0%

$25k–$35k 0.6%

$35k–$50k 1.2%

$50k–$75k 1.4%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 27.5%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 38.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	1.0%
$25k–$35k	0.6%
$35k–$50k	1.2%
$50k–$75k	1.4%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	27.5%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	38.3%
Median income	$152,955

Housing

Home values

$300k–$500k 18.0%

$500k–$1M 77.9%

$1M+ 4.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$660,500
Median rent / month	$2,771
Owner occupied	41.4%
Renter occupied	58.6%
Vacant	17.3%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	96.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	37.0%
1990–1999	31.9%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	3.2%
1960–1969	1.6%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	13.9%
1 bedroom	60.3%
2 bedrooms	24.4%
3 bedrooms	1.4%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	54.6%
1 vehicle	42.2%
2 vehicles	3.2%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.1%
Electricity	83.2%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	214	16.1%
Cohabiting couple	143	10.8%
Male householder, no spouse	516	38.8%
Female householder, no spouse	457	34.4%
Households with children under 18	31	2.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	227	17.1%
Average household size	1.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.7%	53.5%
Married	35.3%	28.5%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	0.0%	4.9%
Divorced	8.0%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 2.4%

Some college, no degree 1.9%

Associate's degree 1.1%

Bachelor's degree 32.2%

Graduate / professional 60.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.2%
Bachelor's or higher	92.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	14.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	23.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	57	62.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 38.8%

Public administration 33.8%

Other services 9.7%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Information 2.2%

Manufacturing 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	89.4%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	2.7%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	52.9%
Government	38.4%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	11.0%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	21.7%
Walk	42.5%
Work from home	21.3%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.4%
Retirement income	11.0%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	19.4%
High blood pressure	21.3%
High cholesterol	26.3%
Diabetes	4.7%
Heart disease	3.2%
Stroke	1.6%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	13.9%
Kidney disease	1.8%
Pulmonary disease	3.1%
Cancer	4.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	11.0%
Binge drinking	25.0%
No physical activity	12.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.7%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	6.7%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	5.7%
No health insurance	5.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	63.5%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	5.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.8%
65 and over	8.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	87.9%
Public insurance	15.8%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,756	98.5%
Spanish	25	1.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	25	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,488	83.5%
Born in same state	1,473	82.7%
Born in different state	158	8.9%
Foreign born	15	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	294	16.5%
Not a US citizen	156	53.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	294	16.5%
French	287	16.1%
Norwegian	90	5.1%
Arab	78	4.4%
German	41	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	33	1.9%
English	18	1%
Dutch	15	0.8%
Irish	12	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	74.6%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20004

What city is ZIP code 20004 in?

ZIP code 20004 is primarily assigned to Washington, District of Columbia.

What county is ZIP code 20004 in?

ZIP code 20004 falls within District Of Columbia County, District of Columbia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 20004?

93% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 20004 mostly rentals?

59% of occupied units in ZIP code 20004 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20004?

The median household income in ZIP code 20004 is $152,955, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20004?

The median home value in ZIP code 20004 is $660,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 20004 in?

ZIP code 20004 observes the EST timezone.