20008 ZIP Code — Washington, DC

District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia

ZIP code 20008 is located in Washington, District Of Columbia, within District Of Columbia County. It covers approximately 3.09 square miles and serves a population of 29,545 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 202.

About ZIP code 20008

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 $905,900. Renters make up the majority at 64%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($123,134) 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 28 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 31% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 90% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 20008 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

29,545

population

3.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20008 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20008

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20009 Washington (1.5 mi) 20010 Washington (1.6 mi) 20007 Washington (1.8 mi) 20016 Washington (1.8 mi) 20057 Washington (2 mi) 20036 Washington (2.2 mi) 20059 Washington (2.2 mi) 20015 Washington (2.3 mi) 20011 Washington (2.3 mi) 20052 Washington (2.6 mi) 20037 Washington (2.6 mi) 20005 Washington (2.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	29,545
Population density	9,561 / sq mi
State FIPS	11
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	3.09 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	38.9358
Longitude	-77.0592
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	19.9%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	25.9%	19.8%	19.8%

Demographics & statistics

29,545

Population

9,561

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$123,134

Median household income

$110,240

Per capita income

$905,900

Median home value

$2,212

Median monthly rent

36.1%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

7,274

Housing units

89.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

565

Under 5

702

474

5–9

589

379

10–14

471

225

15–19

279

789

20–24

979

3,374

25–34

4,185

2,077

35–44

2,577

1,457

45–54

1,807

665

55–59

824

656

60–64

815

1,240

65–74

1,539

842

75–84

1,044

442

85+

549

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,501	11.8%
18 and over	26,044	88.2%
65 and over	5,656	19.1%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.8%

Black or African American 9.6%

Two or more races 7.5%

Asian 6.3%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Other race 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	21,311	67.8%
Black or African American	3,032	9.6%
Two or more races	2,349	7.5%
Asian	1,977	6.3%
Hispanic or Latino	1,878	6%
Other race	722	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	132	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	22	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	19.9%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	23.7%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	30.6%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	25.9%	19.8%	19.8%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 5.1%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 13.5%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k+ 29.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	5.1%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	13.5%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	12.2%
$200k+	29.9%
Median income	$123,134

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 2.5%

$300k–$500k 23.0%

$500k–$1M 27.5%

$1M+ 46.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$905,900
Median rent / month	$2,212
Owner occupied	36.1%
Renter occupied	63.9%
Vacant	6.5%
Single-family detached	10.8%
Large apartment buildings	74.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	4.1%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	13.9%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	34.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	15.5%
1 bedroom	42.8%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	8.3%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	32.4%
1 vehicle	51.6%
2 vehicles	13.8%
3 or more	2.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.7%
Electricity	41.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	3.1%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,266	31.1%
Cohabiting couple	1,391	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	3,692	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	6,564	38.8%
Households with children under 18	2,123	12.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,328	25.6%
Average household size	1.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.9%	47.4%
Married	48.5%	36.7%
Separated	0.4%	0.4%
Widowed	0.7%	6.5%
Divorced	10.5%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 1.8%

Some college, no degree 5.5%

Associate's degree 1.6%

Bachelor's degree 32.8%

Graduate / professional 56.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	89.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	353	7.0%
Kindergarten	140	2.8%
Elementary school	1,743	34.3%
High school	425	8.4%
College / grad school	2,415	47.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 30.2%

Public administration 20.5%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Other services 10.5%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Information 2.9%

Retail trade 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Construction 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	83.9%
Service	4.9%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.5%
Production & transportation	1.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.1%
Government	27.0%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	24.2%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	30.5%
Walk	6.7%
Work from home	31.2%
Other means	5.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 2.2%

18 and over 8.5%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 28.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.2%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	16.5%
High blood pressure	20.5%
High cholesterol	26.5%
Diabetes	4.3%
Heart disease	3.2%
Stroke	1.6%
Asthma	8.7%
Arthritis	14.4%
Kidney disease	1.8%
Pulmonary disease	2.5%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.1%
Binge drinking	24.0%
No physical activity	9.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.6%
Depression	20.6%
Fair or poor health	5.1%
Poor mental health	12.6%
Poor physical health	4.7%
No health insurance	4.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	65.7%
Visited dentist	78.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.6%
Teeth loss	3.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,035	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	5.4%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.3%
Public insurance	21.1%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	28,278	95.7%
Spanish	984	3.5%
Other Indo-European	330	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	313	1.1%
Other languages	341	1.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	24,290	82.2%
Born in same state	23,086	78.1%
Born in different state	4,335	14.7%
Foreign born	1,204	4.1%
Naturalized citizen	5,255	17.8%
Not a US citizen	2,729	51.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,639	12.3%
French	3,008	10.2%
Arab	670	2.3%
Polish	456	1.5%
English	350	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	272	0.9%
German	177	0.6%
Irish	152	0.5%
Dutch	81	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.2%
Internet access	96.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20008

What city is ZIP code 20008 in?

ZIP code 20008 is primarily assigned to Washington, District of Columbia.

What county is ZIP code 20008 in?

ZIP code 20008 falls within District Of Columbia County, District of Columbia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 20008?

90% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 20008 mostly rentals?

64% of occupied units in ZIP code 20008 are renter-occupied.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20008?

The median household income in ZIP code 20008 is $123,134, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20008?

The median home value in ZIP code 20008 is $905,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 20008 in?

ZIP code 20008 observes the EST timezone.