20052 ZIP Code — Washington, DC

District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia

ZIP code 20052 is located in Washington, District Of Columbia, within District Of Columbia County. It covers approximately 0.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,915 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 202.

About ZIP code 20052

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 74% 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 20052 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, and a high rate of remote workers.

1,915

population

0.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20052 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20052

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Acceptable
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20037 Washington (0.2 mi) 20521 Washington (0.3 mi) 20504 Washington (0.4 mi) 20189 Dulles (0.5 mi) 20006 Washington (0.6 mi) 20036 Washington (0.7 mi) 20210 Washington (0.7 mi) 20211 Washington (0.7 mi) 20202 Washington (0.7 mi) 20204 Washington (0.7 mi) 20208 Washington (0.7 mi) 20206 Washington (0.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,915
Population density	38,300 / sq mi
State FIPS	11
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.05 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.8993
Longitude	-77.0497
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	202

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

1,915

Population

38,300

People per sq mi

19.6

Median age

Median household income

$6,337

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

70.6%

Poverty rate

13.7%

Unemployment

Housing units

74.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

487

15–19

740

262

20–24

399

25–34

35–44

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	13	0.7%
18 and over	1,902	99.3%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.3%

Asian 11.8%

Black or African American 9.7%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 5.4%

Other race 2.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,301	64.3%
Asian	238	11.8%
Black or African American	197	9.7%
Two or more races	113	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	109	5.4%
Other race	52	2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.3%

Household income

$35k–$50k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$35k–$50k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	100.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	100.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	100.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	100.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	6	100.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	99.9%	98.7%
Married	0.1%	1.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 29.6%

Graduate / professional 44.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.9%
Bachelor's or higher	74.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	3	0.2%
College / grad school	1,908	99.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 51.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.0%

Professional & management 12.5%

Retail trade 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Other services 2.8%

Public administration 1.6%

Information 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Manufacturing 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.6%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	1.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.2%
Government	5.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.9%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	3.8%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	14.1%
Walk	54.4%
Work from home	20.9%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.1

Poverty

All people 70.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 70.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

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

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	14.9%
High blood pressure	9.3%
High cholesterol	10.0%
Diabetes	1.3%
Heart disease	1.1%
Stroke	0.7%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	4.2%
Kidney disease	1.0%
Pulmonary disease	2.5%
Cancer	0.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.1%
Binge drinking	29.1%
No physical activity	15.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.3%
Depression	30.2%
Fair or poor health	7.7%
Poor mental health	25.2%
Poor physical health	5.5%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	59.9%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	70.9%
Teeth loss	17.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3	0.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.3%
Under 18	30.8%
18–64 years	6.2%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	97.2%
Public insurance	3.2%
No insurance	1.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,915	100.0%
Spanish	97	5.1%
Other Indo-European	22	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Other languages	69	3.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,683	87.9%
Born in same state	1,645	85.9%
Born in different state	60	3.1%
Foreign born	38	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	232	12.1%
Not a US citizen	45	19.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	161	8.4%
French	38	2%
Arab	15	0.8%
Irish	9	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	9	0.5%
English	8	0.4%
Dutch	7	0.4%
German	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20052

What city is ZIP code 20052 in?

ZIP code 20052 is primarily assigned to Washington, District of Columbia.

What county is ZIP code 20052 in?

ZIP code 20052 falls within District Of Columbia County, District of Columbia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20052?

71% of residents in ZIP code 20052 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 20052?

74% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 20052?

ZIP code 20052 has an estimated population of 1,915 residents, with a density of 42,556 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 20052 in?

ZIP code 20052 observes the EST timezone.