Census ACS · District of Columbia
ZIP Code 20020
ZIP code 20020 is located in District of Columbia with a population of 53,885. The median household income is $53,015 and the median home value is $442,500.
53,885
Population
$53,015
Median Income
$442,500
Median Home Value
33.3
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3.0% |
| Black | 91.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic (any race) | 1.2% |
Male: 43.3% · Female: 56.7%
Economy & Income
$53,015
Median Household Income
$33,421
Per Capita Income
24.0%
Poverty Rate
Housing
$442,500
Median Home Value
$1,317
Median Rent
30.9%
Homeownership
Education
88.5%
High School+
27.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
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Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 20020 in District of Columbia has a population of 53,885 according to latest Census ACS data.
The median household income in ZIP 20020 is $53,015. The per capita income is $33,421. The poverty rate is 24.0%.
ZIP code 20020 is located in District of Columbia.
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Data for ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 20020 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. ZCTAs approximately correspond to USPS ZIP code delivery areas but are built from Census blocks and may not match exactly.
What distinguishes ZIP 20020 is density: among the most densely settled of US ZIP codes, around 11,717 people per square mile. With 53,885 residents, ZIP 20020 is a ZIP code in District of Columbia.
The typical household earns $53,015, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 24.0%, is among the steepest of comparable US ZIP codes and above the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $442,500, with typical rent around $1,317.
Roughly 27.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in ZIP 20020: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.