20006 ZIP Code — Washington, DC

District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia

ZIP code 20006 is located in Washington, District Of Columbia, within District Of Columbia County. It covers approximately 0.35 square miles and serves a population of 1,257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 202.

About ZIP code 20006

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $235,400. Renters make up the majority at 93%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($34,352) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 78% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 20006 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and economic challenges above the national average.

1,257

population

0.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20006 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20006

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20006. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20208 Washington (0.2 mi) 20214 Washington (0.2 mi) 20207 Washington (0.2 mi) 20211 Washington (0.2 mi) 20204 Washington (0.2 mi) 20206 Washington (0.2 mi) 20213 Washington (0.2 mi) 20201 Washington (0.2 mi) 20202 Washington (0.2 mi) 20210 Washington (0.2 mi) 20203 Washington (0.2 mi) 20212 Washington (0.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,257
Population density	3,591 / sq mi
State FIPS	11
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.35 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.8951
Longitude	-77.0398
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	56.8%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	8.2%	19.8%	19.8%

Demographics & statistics

1,257

Population

3,591

People per sq mi

25.3

Median age

$34,352

Median household income

$37,717

Per capita income

$235,400

Median home value

$1,898

Median monthly rent

6.9%

Home ownership

38.7%

Poverty rate

15.2%

Unemployment

228

Housing units

77.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

205

20–24

209

206

25–34

211

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19	1.5%
18 and over	1,238	98.5%
65 and over	19	1.5%
Median age	25.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 43.3%

Asian 31.9%

Black or African American 9.3%

Two or more races 7%

Hispanic or Latino 6.9%

Other race 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	585	43.3%
Asian	430	31.9%
Black or African American	126	9.3%
Two or more races	94	7%
Hispanic or Latino	93	6.9%
Other race	21	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.8%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	8.2%	19.8%	19.8%

Under $10k 20.3%

$10k–$15k 4.5%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 16.3%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 13.2%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.3%
$10k–$15k	4.5%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	16.3%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	13.2%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	6.7%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$34,352

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$235,400
Median rent / month	$1,898
Owner occupied	6.9%
Renter occupied	93.1%
Vacant	19.4%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	92.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	0.4%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	56.6%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	7.0%
1939 or earlier	7.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	55.7%
1 bedroom	36.4%
2 bedrooms	7.1%
3 bedrooms	0.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	88.2%
1 vehicle	10.9%
2 vehicles	1.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.6%
Electricity	41.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.4%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Solar	0.8%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	42	5.7%
Cohabiting couple	124	16.9%
Male householder, no spouse	266	36.2%
Female householder, no spouse	303	41.2%
Households with children under 18	10	1.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	18	2.4%
Average household size	1.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	90.1%	83.6%
Married	9.8%	12.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.2%	4.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 0.2%

Some college, no degree 10.1%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 59.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	77.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	14	1.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	801	98.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 27.0%

Education & healthcare 25.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Professional & management 9.2%

Other services 8.3%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Retail trade 5.3%

Construction 2.9%

Information 1.3%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.3%
Service	11.8%
Sales & office	26.1%
Natural resources & construction	1.6%
Production & transportation	4.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.7%
Government	38.4%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	10.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	13.6%
Walk	59.6%
Work from home	13.2%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.6

Poverty

All people 38.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 39.5%

Married-couple families 23.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	1.1%
Retirement income	7.6%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	3.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	16.9%
High blood pressure	12.0%
High cholesterol	13.6%
Diabetes	2.3%
Heart disease	1.5%
Stroke	1.0%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	6.0%
Kidney disease	1.2%
Pulmonary disease	2.8%
Cancer	1.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	13.7%
Binge drinking	28.0%
No physical activity	16.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.8%
Depression	28.4%
Fair or poor health	8.8%
Poor mental health	23.8%
Poor physical health	6.1%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	60.2%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	73.6%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	22	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.3%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	93.2%
Public insurance	13.7%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,252	99.6%
Spanish	16	1.3%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.2%
Other languages	10	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	771	61.3%
Born in same state	743	59.1%
Born in different state	76	6.0%
Foreign born	28	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	486	38.7%
Not a US citizen	55	11.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	69	5.5%
French	61	4.9%
Polish	30	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	1.4%
Arab	6	0.5%
Norwegian	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	58.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20006

What city is ZIP code 20006 in?

ZIP code 20006 is primarily assigned to Washington, District of Columbia.

What county is ZIP code 20006 in?

ZIP code 20006 falls within District Of Columbia County, District of Columbia.

Is ZIP code 20006 mostly rentals?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 20006 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 20006?

78% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20006?

39% of residents in ZIP code 20006 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20006?

The median household income in ZIP code 20006 is $34,352, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 20006 in?

ZIP code 20006 observes the EST timezone.