20059 ZIP Code — Washington, DC

District Of Columbia County, District Of Columbia

ZIP code 20059 is located in Washington, District Of Columbia, within District Of Columbia County. It covers approximately 0.11 square miles and serves a population of 785 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 202.

About ZIP code 20059

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 37% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 100% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 20059 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a high rate of remote workers.

785

population

0.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

20059 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 20059

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20059. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Washington	Acceptable
Washington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

20010 Washington (0.8 mi) 20001 Washington (0.9 mi) 20009 Washington (1 mi) 20426 Washington (1 mi) 20417 Washington (1.4 mi) 20064 Washington (1.5 mi) 20005 Washington (1.5 mi) 20036 Washington (1.6 mi) 20017 Washington (1.7 mi) 20066 Washington (1.8 mi) 20011 Washington (1.8 mi) 20529 Washington (1.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	785
Population density	7,136 / sq mi
State FIPS	11
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	0.11 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	38.9236
Longitude	-77.0206
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	202

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

785

Population

7,136

People per sq mi

18.8

Median age

Median household income

$3,737

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

Housing units

100.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

144

15–19

543

20–24

25–34

45–54

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19	2.4%
18 and over	766	97.6%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	18.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 68.9%

White 22.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 2.7%

Asian 2.5%

Two or more races 1.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	556	68.9%
White	178	22.1%
Hispanic or Latino	22	2.7%
Other race	22	2.7%
Asian	20	2.5%
Two or more races	9	1.1%

Household income

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	100.0%
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	100.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
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)	100.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
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	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	98.7%
Married	0.0%	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 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 25.0%

Graduate / professional 75.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	100.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	783	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 68.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.1%

Other services 5.2%

Public administration 4.7%

Retail trade 4.2%

Professional & management 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	53.1%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.4%
Government	17.8%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	5.3%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	16.8%
Walk	39.5%
Work from home	36.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.7

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

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	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	97.2%
Public insurance	2.8%
No insurance	0.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	785	100.0%
Spanish	12	1.5%
Other Indo-European	2	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	1.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	718	91.5%
Born in same state	700	89.2%
Born in different state	58	7.4%
Foreign born	18	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	67	8.5%
Not a US citizen	22	32.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	6	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.0%
Internet access	0.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20059

What city is ZIP code 20059 in?

ZIP code 20059 is primarily assigned to Washington, District of Columbia.

What county is ZIP code 20059 in?

ZIP code 20059 falls within District Of Columbia County, District of Columbia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 20059?

100% 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 20059?

ZIP code 20059 has an estimated population of 785 residents, with a density of 7,269 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 20059 in?

ZIP code 20059 observes the EST timezone.