20015 ZIP Code — Washington, DC

District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia

ZIP code 20015 is located in Washington, District Of Columbia, within District Of Columbia County. It covers approximately 3.48 square miles and serves a population of 15,394 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 202.

About ZIP code 20015

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 $1,175,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($235,511) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 34% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 86% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 20015 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,394

population

3.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20015 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20015

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20015. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Acceptable
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20511 Washington (1.1 mi) 20815 Chevy Chase (1.3 mi) 20012 Washington (2.1 mi) 20889 Bethesda (2.1 mi) 20894 Bethesda (2.1 mi) 20811 Bethesda (2.1 mi) 20810 Bethesda (2.1 mi) 20008 Washington (2.3 mi) 20016 Washington (2.6 mi) 20997 Silver Spring (2.7 mi) 20011 Washington (2.7 mi) 20910 Silver Spring (2.9 mi)

Demographics updated 07/2026

Population
Total population	15,394
Population density	4,424 / sq mi
State FIPS	11
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	3.48 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	38.9683
Longitude	-77.0650
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	202

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 07/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.7%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	16.6%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	46.0%	19.8%	19.8%

Demographics & statistics

15,394

Population

4,424

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$235,511

Median household income

$120,486

Per capita income

$1,175,300

Median home value

$1,899

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

3.1%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

5,154

Housing units

85.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

613

Under 5

662

522

5–9

564

514

10–14

556

298

15–19

322

134

20–24

145

375

25–34

405

1,159

35–44

1,252

1,086

45–54

1,173

361

55–59

390

437

60–64

472

1,033

65–74

1,115

612

75–84

661

256

85+

277

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,855	25.0%
18 and over	11,539	75.0%
65 and over	3,954	25.7%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.2%

Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

Two or more races 9.1%

Black or African American 8.4%

Asian 5.1%

Other race 4.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,803	63.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,691	9.9%
Two or more races	1,547	9.1%
Black or African American	1,438	8.4%
Asian	865	5.1%
Other race	699	4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	28	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	13.7%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	16.6%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	23.6%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	46.0%	19.8%	19.8%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 0.9%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$75k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k+ 56.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	0.9%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$75k–$100k	5.9%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	9.6%
$200k+	56.2%
Median income	$235,511

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 0.7%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 19.4%

$1M+ 72.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,175,300
Median rent / month	$1,899
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	7.0%
Single-family detached	60.9%
Large apartment buildings	27.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	1.3%
1980–1989	1.0%
1970–1979	4.0%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	15.3%
1939 or earlier	49.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.6%
1 bedroom	14.3%
2 bedrooms	10.2%
3 bedrooms	25.7%
4 bedrooms	25.4%
5+ bedrooms	16.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.0%
1 vehicle	37.0%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	8.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.9%
Electricity	23.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.1%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,769	62.5%
Cohabiting couple	145	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	812	13.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,301	21.6%
Households with children under 18	2,120	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,587	42.9%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.7%	21.2%
Married	72.0%	61.9%
Separated	0.5%	0.6%
Widowed	3.0%	7.3%
Divorced	5.9%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 3.4%

Some college, no degree 4.9%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 24.9%

Graduate / professional 61.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	85.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	664	17.7%
Kindergarten	477	12.8%
Elementary school	1,497	40.0%
High school	691	18.5%
College / grad school	412	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 32.9%

Public administration 18.2%

Education & healthcare 17.2%

Other services 9.5%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Information 5.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Construction 2.2%

Manufacturing 1.2%

Retail trade 1.1%

Transportation & utilities 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	83.2%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	8.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.5%
Production & transportation	0.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.3%
Government	26.1%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	40.5%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	16.5%
Walk	2.8%
Work from home	34.4%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 3.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 6.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.5%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	1.3%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	17.5%
High blood pressure	27.4%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	6.0%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	8.4%
Arthritis	19.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	3.2%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	6.7%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	10.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	24.1%
Depression	18.5%
Fair or poor health	6.1%
Poor mental health	10.7%
Poor physical health	5.5%
No health insurance	3.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	70.9%
Visited dentist	80.4%
Cholesterol screening	95.6%
Teeth loss	3.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	477	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.5%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	1.5%
65 and over	21.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.1%
Public insurance	24.8%
No insurance	0.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,119	91.7%
Spanish	846	6.0%
Other Indo-European	588	4.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	115	0.8%
Other languages	143	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,825	83.3%
Born in same state	12,381	80.4%
Born in different state	4,441	28.8%
Foreign born	444	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	2,569	16.7%
Not a US citizen	1,663	64.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	2,402	15.6%
French	2,021	13.1%
Arab	422	2.7%
Irish	177	1.1%
English	160	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	110	0.7%
Dutch	88	0.6%
Polish	78	0.5%
German	27	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	97.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20015

What city is ZIP code 20015 in?

ZIP code 20015 is primarily assigned to Washington, District of Columbia.

What county is ZIP code 20015 in?

ZIP code 20015 falls within District Of Columbia County, District of Columbia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 20015?

86% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 20015 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 20015 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20015?

The median household income in ZIP code 20015 is $235,511, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20015?

The median home value in ZIP code 20015 is $1,175,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 20015 in?

ZIP code 20015 observes the EST timezone.