20005 ZIP Code — Washington, DC

District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia

ZIP code 20005 is located in Washington, District Of Columbia, within District Of Columbia County. It covers approximately 0.43 square miles and serves a population of 13,014 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 202.

About ZIP code 20005

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $602,100. Renters make up the majority at 72%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($109,147) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 80% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 20005 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

13,014

population

0.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20005 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20005

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20005. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20189 Dulles (0.5 mi) 20036 Washington (0.5 mi) 20528 Washington (0.6 mi) 20202 Washington (0.7 mi) 20213 Washington (0.7 mi) 20201 Washington (0.7 mi) 20212 Washington (0.7 mi) 20210 Washington (0.7 mi) 20211 Washington (0.7 mi) 20204 Washington (0.7 mi) 20208 Washington (0.7 mi) 20206 Washington (0.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,014
Population density	30,265 / sq mi
State FIPS	11
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.43 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.9042
Longitude	-77.0318
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	21.7%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	20.4%	19.8%	19.8%

Demographics & statistics

13,014

Population

30,265

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$109,147

Median household income

$103,677

Per capita income

$602,100

Median home value

$2,132

Median monthly rent

28.5%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

3,399

Housing units

79.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

225

Under 5

210

133

5–9

123

10–14

15–19

557

20–24

519

2,389

25–34

2,225

1,418

35–44

1,321

656

45–54

610

244

55–59

227

362

60–64

338

400

65–74

373

225

75–84

210

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	830	6.4%
18 and over	12,184	93.6%
65 and over	1,309	10.1%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.2%

Black or African American 14.9%

Asian 7.9%

Two or more races 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Other race 3.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,898	56.2%
Black or African American	2,098	14.9%
Asian	1,106	7.9%
Two or more races	1,071	7.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1,041	7.4%
Other race	538	3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	294	2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.7%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	27.3%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	20.4%	19.8%	19.8%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k+ 27.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	18.8%
$150k–$200k	9.0%
$200k+	27.0%
Median income	$109,147

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.3%

$50k–$100k 0.9%

$100k–$150k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 3.1%

$300k–$500k 27.9%

$500k–$1M 46.1%

$1M+ 17.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$602,100
Median rent / month	$2,132
Owner occupied	28.5%
Renter occupied	71.5%
Vacant	10.3%
Single-family detached	0.7%
Large apartment buildings	80.7%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	2.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	7.5%
1960–1969	14.6%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	28.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	26.7%
1 bedroom	45.8%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	5.0%
4 bedrooms	1.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	62.7%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	4.0%
3 or more	1.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.2%
Electricity	57.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Fuel oil	0.5%
No fuel used	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,303	15.3%
Cohabiting couple	847	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,940	34.6%
Female householder, no spouse	3,418	40.2%
Households with children under 18	349	4.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,113	13.1%
Average household size	1.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.1%	59.9%
Married	25.3%	24.3%
Separated	2.0%	0.8%
Widowed	0.5%	3.1%
Divorced	10.1%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 7.4%

Some college, no degree 6.0%

Associate's degree 0.8%

Bachelor's degree 31.3%

Graduate / professional 48.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.8%
Bachelor's or higher	79.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	118	6.9%
Kindergarten	26	1.5%
Elementary school	360	21.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	1,204	70.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 32.8%

Public administration 16.2%

Finance & real estate 14.5%

Other services 12.7%

Education & healthcare 7.5%

Information 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.1%

Manufacturing 2.9%

Retail trade 2.0%

Construction 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	81.8%
Service	5.9%
Sales & office	9.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.5%
Production & transportation	2.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	11.9%
Carpool	0.7%
Public transit	20.0%
Walk	32.6%
Work from home	27.7%
Other means	7.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.5

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 34.8%

18 and over 11.9%

Married-couple families 4.0%

Female-led households 41.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	12.9%
Retirement income	7.0%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	18.8%
High blood pressure	18.6%
High cholesterol	21.3%
Diabetes	4.1%
Heart disease	2.4%
Stroke	1.4%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	10.6%
Kidney disease	1.5%
Pulmonary disease	2.2%
Cancer	3.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	9.5%
Binge drinking	27.3%
No physical activity	11.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	6.1%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	4.8%
No health insurance	6.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.5%
Visited dentist	72.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	6.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	381	3.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.8%
Public insurance	20.3%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,579	96.7%
Spanish	1,391	11.1%
Other Indo-European	846	6.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	250	2.0%
Other languages	123	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,880	75.9%
Born in same state	9,631	74.0%
Born in different state	1,339	10.3%
Foreign born	249	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	3,134	24.1%
Not a US citizen	1,463	46.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,570	12.1%
French	1,339	10.3%
English	224	1.7%
Arab	154	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	115	0.9%
Norwegian	65	0.5%
Dutch	30	0.2%
Irish	28	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	65.4%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20005

What city is ZIP code 20005 in?

ZIP code 20005 is primarily assigned to Washington, District of Columbia.

What county is ZIP code 20005 in?

ZIP code 20005 falls within District Of Columbia County, District of Columbia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 20005?

80% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 20005 mostly rentals?

72% of occupied units in ZIP code 20005 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20005?

The median home value in ZIP code 20005 is $602,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20005?

The median household income in ZIP code 20005 is $109,147, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 20005 in?

ZIP code 20005 observes the EST timezone.