20036 ZIP Code — Washington, DC

District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia

ZIP code 20036 is located in Washington, District Of Columbia, within District Of Columbia County. It covers approximately 0.33 square miles and serves a population of 4,734 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 202.

About ZIP code 20036

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 $453,200. Renters make up the majority at 56%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($106,930) 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 23 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 25% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 93% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 20036 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

4,734

population

0.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20036. 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) 20005 Washington (0.5 mi) 20504 Washington (0.6 mi) 20052 Washington (0.7 mi) 20006 Washington (0.8 mi) 20202 Washington (0.8 mi) 20201 Washington (0.8 mi) 20204 Washington (0.8 mi) 20210 Washington (0.8 mi) 20206 Washington (0.8 mi) 20211 Washington (0.8 mi) 20208 Washington (0.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,734
Population density	14,345 / sq mi
State FIPS	11
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.33 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.9069
Longitude	-77.0414
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	21.0%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	37.3%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	13.3%	19.8%	19.8%

Demographics & statistics

4,734

Population

14,345

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

$106,930

Median household income

$116,635

Per capita income

$453,200

Median home value

$2,284

Median monthly rent

44.1%

Home ownership

7.5%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

2,133

Housing units

93.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

271

20–24

281

883

25–34

915

300

35–44

311

266

45–54

276

102

55–59

106

146

60–64

152

204

65–74

212

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	107	2.3%
18 and over	4,627	97.7%
65 and over	602	12.7%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.1%

Asian 16.1%

Two or more races 6.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Black or African American 1.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	3,468	70.1%
Asian	796	16.1%
Two or more races	316	6.4%
Hispanic or Latino	216	4.4%
Black or African American	72	1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	40	0.8%
Other race	40	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	21.0%	30.5%	30.5%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	23.1%	23.1%
$100k – $200k	37.3%	26.7%	26.7%
Over $200k	13.3%	19.8%	19.8%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 2.6%

$25k–$35k 3.2%

$35k–$50k 4.1%

$50k–$75k 12.5%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 20.7%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 25.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	2.6%
$25k–$35k	3.2%
$35k–$50k	4.1%
$50k–$75k	12.5%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	20.7%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	25.9%
Median income	$106,930

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 18.6%

$300k–$500k 36.9%

$500k–$1M 34.1%

$1M+ 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$453,200
Median rent / month	$2,284
Owner occupied	44.1%
Renter occupied	55.9%
Vacant	11.6%
Single-family detached	0.5%
Large apartment buildings	85.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	2.1%
1990–1999	6.7%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	21.2%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	27.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	39.5%
1 bedroom	38.5%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	1.6%
4 bedrooms	0.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	65.2%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	2.8%
3 or more	0.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.2%
Electricity	50.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Fuel oil	1.1%
No fuel used	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	533	14.3%
Cohabiting couple	244	6.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,369	36.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,585	42.5%
Households with children under 18	39	1.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	500	13.4%
Average household size	1.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	59.1%	74.2%
Married	29.4%	19.4%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%
Widowed	0.7%	2.2%
Divorced	9.1%	3.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.7%

HS graduate 2.1%

Some college, no degree 3.5%

Associate's degree 0.1%

Bachelor's degree 39.4%

Graduate / professional 54.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.1%
Bachelor's or higher	93.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	3.8%
Kindergarten	14	2.4%
Elementary school	43	7.5%
High school	8	1.4%
College / grad school	485	84.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 36.8%

Public administration 21.6%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Other services 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Information 3.6%

Retail trade 3.1%

Construction 1.3%

Manufacturing 1.0%

Transportation & utilities 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	90.6%
Service	2.7%
Sales & office	6.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.3%
Government	32.4%
Self-employed	7.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	9.8%
Carpool	0.4%
Public transit	24.0%
Walk	30.5%
Work from home	24.5%
Other means	10.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.0

Poverty

All people 7.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	10.3%
Retirement income	13.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	17.1%
High blood pressure	17.0%
High cholesterol	21.1%
Diabetes	3.5%
Heart disease	2.3%
Stroke	1.2%
Asthma	8.6%
Arthritis	10.3%
Kidney disease	1.4%
Pulmonary disease	2.0%
Cancer	3.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.9%
Binge drinking	27.1%
No physical activity	9.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	26.1%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	4.8%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	4.2%
No health insurance	4.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	61.7%
Visited dentist	75.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	3.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	139	3.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.7%
65 and over	22.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.2%
Public insurance	11.1%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,695	99.2%
Spanish	142	3.0%
Other Indo-European	46	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	34	0.7%
Other languages	62	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,017	84.9%
Born in same state	3,876	81.9%
Born in different state	281	5.9%
Foreign born	141	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	717	15.1%
Not a US citizen	386	53.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	886	18.7%
Italian	677	14.3%
Irish	92	1.9%
English	82	1.7%
Polish	36	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	21	0.4%
Dutch	20	0.4%
German	14	0.3%
Arab	12	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	78.8%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20036

What city is ZIP code 20036 in?

ZIP code 20036 is primarily assigned to Washington, District of Columbia.

What county is ZIP code 20036 in?

ZIP code 20036 falls within District Of Columbia County, District of Columbia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 20036?

93% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 20036 mostly rentals?

56% of occupied units in ZIP code 20036 are renter-occupied.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20036?

The median home value in ZIP code 20036 is $453,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 20036?

The median household income in ZIP code 20036 is $106,930, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 20036 in?

ZIP code 20036 observes the EST timezone.