20020 ZIP Code — Washington, DC

District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia

ZIP code 20020 is located in Washington, District Of Columbia, within District Of Columbia County. It covers approximately 4.60 square miles and serves a population of 52,349 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 202.

About ZIP code 20020

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $414,900. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $48,106. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 20020 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

52,349

population

4.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20003 Washington (1.3 mi) 20319 Washington (2.4 mi) 20019 Washington (2.7 mi) 20032 Washington (3 mi) 20301 Washington (3 mi) 20529 Washington (3.1 mi) 20002 Washington (3.2 mi) 20066 Washington (3.2 mi) 20004 Washington (3.3 mi) 20252 Washington (3.5 mi) 20024 Washington (3.5 mi) 20417 Washington (3.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	52,349
Population density	11,380 / sq mi
State FIPS	11
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	4.60 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	38.8623
Longitude	-76.9730
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	202

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	4.1%	19.8%	19.8%

Demographics & statistics

52,349

Population

11,380

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$48,106

Median household income

$31,449

Per capita income

$414,900

Median home value

$1,205

Median monthly rent

32.4%

Home ownership

28.9%

Poverty rate

16.6%

Unemployment

10,478

Housing units

26.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,945

Under 5

2,596

1,555

5–9

2,075

1,832

10–14

2,446

1,206

15–19

1,609

1,096

20–24

1,463

3,745

25–34

4,999

2,777

35–44

3,707

2,412

45–54

3,221

1,342

55–59

1,792

1,521

60–64

2,030

1,723

65–74

2,300

871

75–84

1,164

395

85+

527

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14,400	27.5%
18 and over	37,949	72.5%
65 and over	6,980	13.3%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 89.2%

Two or more races 3.4%

White 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1.5%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	47,753	89.2%
Two or more races	1,809	3.4%
White	1,544	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	1,213	2.3%
Other race	793	1.5%
Asian	330	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	103	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	4.1%	19.8%	19.8%

Under $10k 15.8%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	15.8%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$48,106

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.7%

$50k–$100k 1.3%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 38.4%

$500k–$1M 29.4%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$414,900
Median rent / month	$1,205
Owner occupied	32.4%
Renter occupied	67.6%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	10.6%
Large apartment buildings	10.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	6.2%
1980–1989	3.3%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	20.7%
1950–1959	18.1%
1940–1949	18.7%
1939 or earlier	10.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.5%
1 bedroom	21.2%
2 bedrooms	40.5%
3 bedrooms	26.2%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	40.5%
1 vehicle	42.6%
2 vehicles	13.7%
3 or more	3.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.8%
Electricity	42.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,110	13.7%
Cohabiting couple	1,424	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	5,068	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	13,175	57.8%
Households with children under 18	6,632	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	5,758	25.3%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.4%	60.7%
Married	23.4%	17.2%
Separated	3.2%	3.1%
Widowed	1.7%	7.1%
Divorced	10.3%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 12.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	26.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1,680	11.7%
Kindergarten	783	5.5%
Elementary school	6,338	44.1%
High school	2,887	20.1%
College / grad school	2,676	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.9%

Public administration 18.4%

Professional & management 15.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.5%

Retail trade 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Other services 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Construction 3.7%

Information 1.4%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.2%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	2.4%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.3%
Government	30.8%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	41.7%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	28.4%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	13.4%
Other means	7.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.9

Poverty

All people 28.9%

Under 18 years 40.0%

18 and over 24.6%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 30.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.1%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	10.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.8%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	13.8%
Arthritis	23.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	28.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	21.2%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	18.9%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	49.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,961	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.3%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	44.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.7%
Public insurance	62.2%
No insurance	4.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	47,808	91.3%
Spanish	829	1.7%
Other Indo-European	502	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	36	0.1%
Other languages	199	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	50,778	97.0%
Born in same state	50,236	96.0%
Born in different state	35,458	67.7%
Foreign born	542	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,571	3.0%
Not a US citizen	1,137	72.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,914	3.7%
Italian	424	0.8%
French	269	0.5%
Polish	65	0.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	39	0.1%
Norwegian	11	0%
Irish	10	0%
German	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20020

What part of Washington is ZIP code 20020?

ZIP code 20020 covers a portion of Washington, District of Columbia, within District Of Columbia County.

What county is ZIP code 20020 in?

ZIP code 20020 falls within District Of Columbia County, District of Columbia.

Is ZIP code 20020 mostly rentals?

68% of occupied units in ZIP code 20020 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20020?

29% of residents in ZIP code 20020 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20020?

The median home value in ZIP code 20020 is $414,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 20020?

ZIP code 20020 has an estimated population of 52,349 residents, with a density of 11,383 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 20020 in?

ZIP code 20020 observes the EST timezone.