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Data Last Updated: September 1, 2025
ZIP Codes: Washington, DC has 270 ZIPs assigned to it by the U.S. Postal Service. This includes 30 Standard, 18 PO Box, and 222 Unique types. Usually, PO Boxes are located inside Post Office locations, but can include standard street delivery addresses. Unique ZIPs are assigned to businesses, government agencies, military, universities, and other entities which receive a large volume of mail.30 Standard, 18 PO Boxes, 222 Unique [See All]
County: The County, Parish, Borough, or Planning Region that ZIPs in Washington, DC at least partially reside in. These can be completely inside the County, or they can cross into several Counties.District Of Columbia County, DC
Area Codes: Telephone Area Codes that are associated with Washington, DC. These are used in the North American Numbering Plan (NANP) to facilitate phone routing.202, 423, 771
Time Zone: Time zone designation. Please note that not all areas in the U.S. observe daylight saving time which can affect actual local time.Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time: The current local time for Washington, DC. If more than 1 time zone for this area, all local times will be shown. Keep in mind that areas can cross time zones, so more than 1 may be shown.12:00:00 AM
Census Place Population: The number of people in Washington city; District of Columbia from the U.S. Census 2020 Place Data. Included are U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, temporary migrants, and undocumented individuals. The total represents people who live in the area, not just those present while the Census was being completed. This only includes population for the incorporated limits of this place and not individuals from the greater area.689,545 [More Details]
Population of ZIP Codes: The number of people in all 270 ZIPs which make up the greater Washington, DC area. City/Town Limits have unique defined geography boundaries, but areas outside of those limits are still considered a part of the greater area. The USPS assigns each ZIP a name and the Census provides data for each. 689,545 [More Details]
Statistical Area: A Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) is the recognized term for a region that functions around an urban core with a population of at least 10,000 people, according to the standards set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Coordinates: The latitude/longitude centroid coordinates for this area.38.9099, -77.0179
Land Area: The approximate amount of land area covered by all ZIPs for Washington, DC in square miles. The Land Area is based on geographic boundaries that include the mainland, islands, inland, coastal, Great Lakes, and territorial waters associated with each geography.61.13 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Washington, DC Demographic Profile

Population & People
Population & People
Total Population
689,545
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Income
Household Income
Median Income
$44,995
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Housing
Housing
Total Housing Units
350,364
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Healthcare
Healthcare Coverage
Without Healthcare
3.10%
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Business & Economy
Business & Economy
Total Businesses
23,465
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Families
Families
Total Households
312,417
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Employment
Employment
Employment Rate
67.15%
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Education
Education
Bachelor's Degree+
63.56%
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Important Washington, DC Information

Washington, DC has 30 Standard (Non-Unique), 18 PO Box, and 222 Unique ZIP Codes. Together, these cover a total of 61.13 square miles of land area and 7.22 square miles of water area. This includes the Chevy Chase, Fort Lesley J Mcnair, Fort Mcnair, Ft L J Mcnair, Bolling AFB, Bolling Air Force Base, Wash, Washing, Washingtn, USPS Headquarters, Navy Yard, Washington, Washington Na, Naval Sea Sys, Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Investigative Service, Dept Navy Fed Credit Union and Military Sealift Command areas.A full list of ZIP Codes is below, including type, population and aliases for each.

The combined population for all ZIP Codes in Washington, DC is 689,545.Population Density is 11,304.02 persons per square mile. Average Household Size is 2.08 persons and Average Family Size is 4.09 persons. The Census Designated Place population for Washington city; District of Columbia is 689,545. More Demographics are available below, including charts showing racial comparison, gender breakdown, population over time, average income, average house value, income over time, and more.

District Of Columbia County is the only county which covers this area. There are 3 area codes serving this area including 202, 423 and 771. Washington is also located in the Eastern (GMT -05:00) timezone and the current local time is shown above.

Unique ZIPs are assigned to businesses, government agencies, universities, and other entities which receive a large volume of mail. Washington has 222 of these which are assigned to Sun Trust Bank Inc, Criterion Ins Co, Amer Assc Retired Persons, G W Univ, Verizon, Bank Of America, Georgetown Univ, Marriott Corp, Howard Univ, Howard University Hospital, Wells Fargo, US Chamber Of Com, Int Group Plans Inc, Catholic Univ, Blue Cross Group Hosp, Washington Dc Post Office, Pepco, Wash Intell Bureau Inc, Washington Post, Pnc Financial, Geico, Washington Brm, Washington Gas, Natl Repub Cong Comm, Dept Hlth Human Serv, Dept Education, Social Securtiy Admin, Food And Drug Admin, Soc Sec Bureau Hearing App, Consumer Product Safety Comm, Natl Institute Of Educ, Dept Of Labor, Office Of Workers Comp, Dept Labor Stats, Dept Labor Manpower Admn, Bureau Labor Statistics, Dept Labor Payroll Audit Div, Labor Management Admin, US Tax Court, Natl Comm On Social Sec, Comptroller Of Currency, Dept Treasury, District Director Irs, US Treasurer, US Secret Service, Internal Revenue Service, Dept Treas Other Offices, Dept Treas Check Claims Div, Bureau Engav And Printing, US Bureau Of Customs, Dept Commerce, Resolutn Trust Oversight Brd, Bureau Of Census, Dept Commerce Outside Hq, Broadcasting Bd Of Governors, US Holocaust Memorial Museum, Bureau Of Public Debt, Dept Interior, Bureau Of Mines, National Park Service, Geological Survey, Bureau Of Indian Affairs, Dept Agriculture, Dept Ag Ofc Outside Hq, Smokey Bear, USPS Consumer Affairs, Mafic, Philatelic Sales Division, Postal Regulatory Comm, Presidential Transition Team, Washington Dc Brm, Universal Postal Union Congr, Readasorus, Pentagon, National Imaging And Mapping, Armed Forces Inst Pathology, Dept Army Pentagon, US Army Corp Of Engineers, Soldiers Airmens Home, Army Criminal Invest, Joint Staff, Fort Mcnair, Dept Air Force Pentagon, Defense Intelligence, Chief Naval Operation, Navy Annex, Bur Medicine Surgery, Anacostia, Anacostia Anx, Jbab, Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, Naval Station Anacostia, Naval Research Laboratory, Dept Navy Hq Marines Arl, Naval Intelligence Com, Dept Navy Other Offices, Marine Barrks, US Marine Corps Barracks, Navy Observatory, Navy Security Group, Naval Telecommunications Com, Naval Intelligence Support C, Gov Printing Office, Gpo Supt Of Documents, Gpo Field Serv Div, Gpo Procurement Div, Gen Services Admin, GSA Crystal City, GSA Region 3, Natl Archives And Records, Housing And Urban Dev, Hud Fed Housing Adm, Fha Comptroller, Housing Assistance Adm, Hud Fed Natl Mortgage, Office Personnel Mgmt, Small Business Admin, National Academy Of Science, Merit Systems Protection Bd, Veterans Admin, Veterans Benefits Office, Veterans Hospital, Surface Transportation Board, Fed Labor Relations Auth, Comm On Civil Rights, Federal Energy Reg Comm, Fed Mediation And Concil Ser, Civil Aeronautics Board, Federal Deposit Ins Corp, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, Resolution Trust Corporation, National Selective Service, International Trade Comm, US Court Appeal Fed Circuit, International Joint Comm, Inter Amer Defense Board, Court Of Military Appeals, Tennessee Valley Auth, Family Support Administratio, Arms Control And Disarm Agy, Comm Equal Oppor Armed Forc, National Credit Union Admin, Envir Protect Agency, Federal Election Comm, GSA Surplus Sales, GSA Consumer Products Info, GSA Tele Com Serv, Fed Emer Mngt Agncy, White House Ofc Of Vice Pres, White House Ofc Staff, Office Of Mgmt And Budget, National Security Counsel, Central Intelligence Agency, Exec Office Other Organ, Equal Emp Opportunity Comm, US Trade Representative, US Senate, Dir National Intelligence, US House Of Representatives, Dept Of State, State Department, Government Agency, Dept Of State Intrntl Div, Passport Office, Action, Peace Corps, Oversea Pvt Inves Corp, Dept Homeland Security, US Citizenship Immigration, Dept Justice, Law Enforce Assist Adm, Bureau Narc And Dngr Drugs, Bureau Of Prisons, Fbi, Immig And Naturalization Ser, FBI Identification Unit, Immig And Natural Records, Library Of Congress, Library Of Congress Card Div, Library Of Congress Handicap, US Supreme Court, Adm Office US Court, Natl Aero And Space Admin, US Information Agency, General Accounting Office, Securities And Exchange Comm, Federal Reserve Board, Cnsmr Fnncl Prtct Brd, Federal Aviation Agency, Fed Communications Comm, Nuclear Regulatory Comm, Lib Of Congress Licensing, US Copyright Office, Smithsonian Institute, National Gallery Of Art, John F Kennedy Center, Natl Labor Relations Board, Export Import Bank, National Mediation Board, Federal Maritime Commission, Adv Comm Inter Govt Relation, Natl Capitol Planning, Inter American Dev Bank, Farm Credit Admin, Foreign Claims Settlement, Federal Trade Comm, Commodity Futures Trade, Dept Energy, US Synthetic Fuel Corp, Dept Transportation, US Coast Guard, Natl Trans Safety Board, Armed Forces Inaugural Com and Pre Inaugural Committee.

Washington is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA). Its CBSA Code is 47900. It is classified as a metro area, which means the combined population is 50,000 or more (at its core).

CBSAs are defined by the OMB as geographic areas that have at least one core with a population of 10,000 or more (for a micro area) and adjacent territory with a high degree of social and economic integration. CBSA codes are commonly used to accurately file Medicare claims and to verify applicable incentives using a patient's ZIP Code.

ZIP Codes in Washington, DC have 360,248 Residential mailboxes and 21,172 Business mailboxes. There are 23,465 businesses with a total of 520,164 employees. That is an average of 22.2 employees per business. Annual payroll for these businesses is $51,478,135,000. Other Demographics

Washington, DC has 270 ZIP Codes


ZIP CodeTypePopulationPop% of Population% of PopAlias Names
20001Standard49,0407.11%
20002Standard69,42210.07%
20003Standard36,5015.29%
20004Standard1,6820.24%
20005Standard12,9531.88%
20006Standard1,5990.23%
20007Standard26,8273.89%
20008Standard30,1434.37%
20009Standard53,3577.74%
20010Standard32,6634.74%
20011Standard67,8159.83%
20012Standard15,4852.25%
20013 P.O. Box00.00%
20015Standard16,6282.41%Chevy Chase
20016Standard35,0685.09%
20017Standard20,2932.94%
20018Standard20,6462.99%
20019Standard59,6018.64%
20020Standard51,6167.49%
20022 P.O. Box00.00%
20024Standard15,9522.31%Fort Lesley J Mcnair, Fort Mcnair, Ft L J Mcnair
20026 P.O. Box00.00%
20027 P.O. Box00.00%
20029 P.O. Box00.00%
20030 P.O. Box00.00%
20032Standard38,9045.64%Bolling AFB, Bolling Air Force Base, Wash, Washing, Washingtn
20033 P.O. Box00.00%
20035 P.O. Box00.00%
20036Standard6,1090.89%
20037Standard14,9452.17%
20038 P.O. Box00.00%
20039 P.O. Box00.00%
20040 P.O. Box00.00%
20041 P.O. Box00.00%Dulles International Airp
20042 Unique00.00%Sun Trust Bank Inc
20043 P.O. Box00.00%
20044 P.O. Box00.00%
20045Standard70.00%
20047 Unique00.00%Criterion Ins Co
20049 Unique00.00%Amer Assc Retired Persons
20050 P.O. Box00.00%Pentagon
20052 Unique3,6910.54%G W Univ
20053 Unique00.00%Verizon
20055 Unique00.00%Bank Of America
20056 P.O. Box00.00%
20057 Unique4,0910.59%Georgetown Univ
20058 Unique00.00%Marriott Corp
20059 Unique1,7170.25%Howard Univ
20060 Unique00.00%Howard University Hospital
20061 Unique00.00%Wells Fargo
20062 Unique00.00%US Chamber Of Com
20063 Unique00.00%Int Group Plans Inc
20064 Unique1,9140.28%Catholic Univ
20065 Unique00.00%Blue Cross Group Hosp
20066 Unique00.00%Washington Dc Post Office
20067 Unique00.00%Pepco
20068 Unique00.00%Pepco
20069 Unique00.00%Wash Intell Bureau Inc
20070 Unique00.00%Wash Intell Bureau Inc
20071 Unique00.00%Washington Post
20073 Unique00.00%Pnc Financial
20074 Unique00.00%Pnc Financial
20075 Unique00.00%Pnc Financial
20076 Unique00.00%Geico
20077 Unique00.00%Washington Brm
20078 Unique00.00%Washington Brm
20080 Unique00.00%Washington Gas
20081 Unique00.00%Washington Gas
20082 Unique00.00%Natl Repub Cong Comm
20090 P.O. Box00.00%General Delivery
20091 P.O. Box00.00%
20201 Unique00.00%Dept Hlth Human Serv
20202 Unique00.00%Dept Education
20203 Unique00.00%Social Securtiy Admin
20204 Unique00.00%Food And Drug Admin
20206 Unique00.00%Soc Sec Bureau Hearing App
20207 Unique00.00%Consumer Product Safety Comm
20208 Unique00.00%Natl Institute Of Educ
20210 Unique00.00%Dept Of Labor
20211 Unique00.00%Office Of Workers Comp
20212 Unique00.00%Dept Labor Stats
20213 Unique00.00%Dept Labor Manpower Admn
20214 Unique00.00%Bureau Labor Statistics
20215 Unique00.00%Dept Labor Payroll Audit Div
20216 Unique00.00%Labor Management Admin
20217 Unique00.00%US Tax Court
20218 Unique00.00%Natl Comm On Social Sec
20219 Unique00.00%Comptroller Of Currency
20220 Unique00.00%Dept Treasury
20221 Unique00.00%District Director Irs
20222 Unique00.00%US Treasurer
20223 Unique00.00%US Secret Service
20224 Unique00.00%Internal Revenue Service
20226 Unique00.00%Dept Treas Other Offices
20227 Unique00.00%Dept Treas Check Claims Div
20228 Unique00.00%Bureau Engav And Printing
20229 Unique00.00%US Bureau Of Customs
20230 Unique00.00%Dept Commerce
20232 Unique00.00%Resolutn Trust Oversight Brd
20233 Unique00.00%Bureau Of Census
20235 Unique00.00%Dept Commerce Outside Hq
20237 Unique00.00%Broadcasting Bd Of Governors
20238 Unique00.00%US Holocaust Memorial Museum
20239 Unique00.00%Bureau Of Public Debt
20240 Unique00.00%Dept Interior
20241 Unique00.00%Bureau Of Mines
20242 Unique00.00%National Park Service
20244 Unique00.00%Geological Survey
20245 Unique00.00%Bureau Of Indian Affairs
20250 Unique00.00%Dept Agriculture
20251 Unique00.00%Dept Ag Ofc Outside Hq
20252 Unique00.00%Smokey Bear
20254 Unique00.00%Social Securtiy Admin
20260Standard00.00%USPS Headquarters
20261 Unique00.00%USPS Consumer Affairs
20262 Unique00.00%Mafic
20265 Unique00.00%Philatelic Sales Division
20266 Unique00.00%Philatelic Sales
20268 Unique00.00%Postal Regulatory Comm
20270 Unique00.00%Presidential Transition Team
20277 Unique00.00%Washington Dc Brm
20289 Unique00.00%Universal Postal Union Congr
20299 Unique00.00%Readasorus
20301 Unique00.00%Pentagon
20303 Unique00.00%National Imaging And Mapping
20306 Unique00.00%Armed Forces Inst Pathology
20310 Unique00.00%Dept Army Pentagon
20314 Unique00.00%US Army Corp Of Engineers
20317 Unique490.01%Soldiers Airmens Home
20318 Unique00.00%Army Criminal Invest, Joint Staff
20319 Unique720.01%Fort Mcnair
20330 Unique00.00%Dept Air Force Pentagon
20340 Unique00.00%Defense Intelligence
20350 Unique00.00%Chief Naval Operation
20355 Unique00.00%Pentagon
20370 Unique00.00%Navy Annex
20372 Unique00.00%Bur Medicine Surgery
20373 Unique3960.06%Anacostia, Anacostia Anx, Jbab, Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, Naval Station Anacostia, Washington
20374Standard00.00%Navy Yard, Washington, Washington Na
20375 Unique00.00%Naval Research Laboratory
20376Standard00.00%Naval Sea Sys, Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, Washington Na
20380 Unique00.00%Dept Navy Hq Marines Arl
20388Standard00.00%Naval Investigative Service, Washington, Washington Na
20389 Unique00.00%Naval Intelligence Com
20390 Unique2550.04%Dept Navy Other Offices, Marine Barrks, US Marine Corps Barracks
20391Standard00.00%Dept Navy Fed Credit Union, Washington, Washington Na
20392 Unique00.00%Navy Observatory
20393 Unique00.00%Navy Security Group
20394 Unique00.00%Naval Telecommunications Com
20395 Unique00.00%Naval Intelligence Support C
20398Standard00.00%Military Sealift Command, Washington, Washington Na
20401 Unique00.00%Gov Printing Office
20402 Unique00.00%Gpo Supt Of Documents
20403 Unique00.00%Gpo Field Serv Div
20404 Unique00.00%Gpo Procurement Div
20405 Unique00.00%Gen Services Admin
20406 Unique00.00%GSA Crystal City
20407 Unique00.00%GSA Region 3
20408 Unique130.00%Natl Archives And Records
20410 Unique00.00%Housing And Urban Dev
20411 Unique00.00%Hud Fed Housing Adm
20412 Unique00.00%Fha Comptroller
20413 Unique00.00%Housing Assistance Adm
20414 Unique00.00%Hud Fed Natl Mortgage
20415 Unique00.00%Office Personnel Mgmt
20416 Unique00.00%Small Business Admin
20417 Unique00.00%Gen Services Admin
20418 Unique00.00%National Academy Of Science
20419 Unique00.00%Merit Systems Protection Bd
20420 Unique00.00%Veterans Admin
20421 Unique00.00%Veterans Benefits Office
20422 Unique470.01%Veterans Hospital
20423 Unique00.00%Surface Transportation Board
20424 Unique00.00%Fed Labor Relations Auth
20425 Unique00.00%Comm On Civil Rights
20426 Unique00.00%Federal Energy Reg Comm
20427 Unique00.00%Fed Mediation And Concil Ser
20428 Unique00.00%Civil Aeronautics Board
20429 Unique00.00%Federal Deposit Ins Corp
20431 Unique00.00%International Monetary Fund
20433 Unique00.00%World Bank
20434 Unique00.00%Resolution Trust Corporation
20435 Unique00.00%National Selective Service
20436 Unique00.00%International Trade Comm
20437 Unique00.00%Food And Drug Admin
20439 Unique00.00%US Court Appeal Fed Circuit
20440 Unique00.00%International Joint Comm
20441 Unique00.00%Inter Amer Defense Board
20442 Unique00.00%Court Of Military Appeals
20444 Unique00.00%Tennessee Valley Auth
20447 Unique00.00%Family Support Administratio
20451 Unique00.00%Arms Control And Disarm Agy
20453 Unique00.00%Comm Equal Oppor Armed Forc
20456 Unique00.00%National Credit Union Admin
20460 Unique00.00%Envir Protect Agency
20463 Unique00.00%Federal Election Comm
20468 Unique00.00%GSA Surplus Sales
20469 Unique00.00%GSA Consumer Products Info
20470 Unique00.00%GSA Tele Com Serv
20472 Unique00.00%Fed Emer Mngt Agncy
20500Standard00.00%
20501 Unique00.00%White House Ofc Of Vice Pres
20502 Unique00.00%White House Ofc Staff
20503 Unique00.00%Office Of Mgmt And Budget
20504 Unique00.00%National Security Counsel
20505 Unique00.00%Central Intelligence Agency
20506 Unique00.00%Exec Office Other Organ
20507 Unique00.00%Equal Emp Opportunity Comm
20508 Unique00.00%US Trade Representative
20509 Unique00.00%White House Ofc Staff
20510 Unique00.00%US Senate
20511 Unique00.00%Dir National Intelligence
20515 Unique40.00%US House Of Representatives
20520 Unique00.00%Dept Of State
20521 Unique00.00%State Department
20522 Unique00.00%Government Agency
20523 Unique00.00%Dept Of State Intrntl Div
20524 Unique00.00%Passport Office
20525 Unique00.00%Action
20526 Unique00.00%Peace Corps
20527 Unique00.00%Oversea Pvt Inves Corp
20528 Unique00.00%Dept Homeland Security
20529 Unique00.00%US Citizenship Immigration
20530 Unique00.00%Dept Justice
20531 Unique00.00%Law Enforce Assist Adm
20533 Unique00.00%Bureau Narc And Dngr Drugs
20534 Unique00.00%Bureau Of Prisons
20535 Unique80.00%Fbi
20536 Unique00.00%Immig And Naturalization Ser
20537 Unique00.00%FBI Identification Unit
20538 Unique00.00%Immig And Naturalization Ser
20539 Unique00.00%Immig And Natural Records
20540 Unique00.00%Library Of Congress
20541 Unique00.00%Library Of Congress Card Div
20542 Unique120.00%Library Of Congress Handicap
20543 Unique00.00%US Supreme Court
20544 Unique00.00%Adm Office US Court
20546 Unique00.00%Natl Aero And Space Admin
20547 Unique00.00%US Information Agency
20548 Unique00.00%General Accounting Office
20549 Unique00.00%Securities And Exchange Comm
20551 Unique00.00%Federal Reserve Board
20552 Unique00.00%Cnsmr Fnncl Prtct Brd
20553 Unique00.00%Federal Aviation Agency
20554 Unique00.00%Fed Communications Comm
20555 Unique00.00%Nuclear Regulatory Comm
20557 Unique00.00%Lib Of Congress Licensing
20559 Unique00.00%US Copyright Office
20560 Unique00.00%Smithsonian Institute
20565 Unique00.00%National Gallery Of Art
20566 Unique50.00%John F Kennedy Center
20570 Unique00.00%Natl Labor Relations Board
20571 Unique00.00%Export Import Bank
20572 Unique00.00%National Mediation Board
20573 Unique00.00%Federal Maritime Commission
20575 Unique00.00%Adv Comm Inter Govt Relation
20576 Unique00.00%Natl Capitol Planning
20577 Unique00.00%Inter American Dev Bank
20578 Unique00.00%Farm Credit Admin
20579 Unique00.00%Foreign Claims Settlement
20580 Unique00.00%Federal Trade Comm
20581 Unique00.00%Commodity Futures Trade
20585 Unique00.00%Dept Energy
20586 Unique00.00%US Synthetic Fuel Corp
20590 Unique00.00%Dept Transportation
20591 Unique150.00%Dept Transportation
20593 Unique00.00%US Coast Guard
20594 Unique00.00%Natl Trans Safety Board
20597 Unique00.00%Armed Forces Inaugural Com
20599 Unique00.00%Pre Inaugural Committee

Washington, DC Demographic Information


There are two kinds of demographics shown in the charts for Washington, DC. Each covers a different geographic boundary and has different criteria for what is included. Learn More

Total Population: Total number of people from the 2020 U.S. Census for all ZIPs in Washington, DC. This reflects the exact count of this area at that point in time, not future estimates, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. It is intended to count all persons living within the geographic area, not just those present on the day of the census.689,149
Total Households: Total number of Households from the 2020 U.S. Census for all ZIPs in Washington, DC. A Household includes everyone living in a residential housing unit. This includes families, roommates in a single residence, or a person living alone.312,417
Total Housing Units: The total number of Housing Units is the number of occupied units + the number of vacant units. Ownership is defined by whether the unit is occupied by an owner or by a tenant. Owner occupancy means that the owner lives in the unit. This value comes from the 2020 U.S. Census and is not a projection or estimate.350,364
Average Household Size: The Average Household Size, is obtained by dividing the number of people in Households (excluding those in group quarters, nursing homes, prisons, and dorm rooms) by the number of Households. A Household includes everyone living in a residential unit. Those who do not live in a household are classified as living in group accommodations. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly.2.08
Average Family Size: Average Family Size is calculated by dividing the number of people in a Family Household by the number of Family Households. The U.S. Census Bureau defines family households as households consisting of two or more individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption. They also may include other unrelated people. Non-family households consist of people who live alone or who share their residence with unrelated individuals. The Average Family Size only looks at the households classified as Family Households. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly.4.09

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population: Total number of people from the 2020 Census. This reflects the exact count of the Census Place at that point in time, not future estimates, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. It is intended to count all persons living within the geographic area, not just those present on the day of the census.689,545
Total Households: Total number of Households from the 2020 U.S. Census. A Household includes everyone living in a residential housing unit. This includes families, roommates in a single residence, or a person living alone.312,448
Total Housing Units: The total number of Housing Units is the number of occupied units + the number of vacant units. Ownership is defined by whether the unit is occupied by an owner or by a tenant. Owner occupancy means that the owner lives in the unit. This value comes from the 2020 U.S. Census and is not a projection or estimate.350,364
Average Household Size: The Average Household Size, is obtained by dividing the number of people in Households (excluding those in group quarters, nursing home, prisons, and dorm rooms) by the number of Households. A Household includes everyone living in a residential unit. Those who do not live in a household are classified as living in group accommodation. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly.2.08
Average Family Size: Average Family Size is calculated by dividing the number of people in a Family Household by the number of Family Households. The U.S. Census Bureau defines family households as households consisting of two or more individuals who are related by birth, marriage, or adoption. They also may include other unrelated people. Non-family households consist of people who live alone or who share their residence with unrelated individuals. The Average Family Size only looks at the households classified as Family Households. This value is an estimate from the U.S. Census ACS (American Community Survey) and is updated yearly.4.09

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population by Race


Pie Chart showing Population by Race: White [272,950, 38.41%], Black [285,737, 40.20%], Hispanic [77,599, 10.92%], Asian [33,523, 4.72%], Hawaiian [427, 0.06%], American Indian 3,187, 0.45%], and Other [37,284, 5.25%] for all ZIPs in Washington, District of Columbia. Load Chart
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) DHC
White: The number of individuals who selected White as their race is an exact count from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including White. This count includes all who selected White/Caucasian in their response, even if they selected another race as well.272,95038.41%
Black: The number of individuals who selected Black as their race is an exact count from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including Black or African American. This count includes all who selected Black or African American in their response, even if they selected another race as well.285,73740.20%
Hispanic: The number of individuals who selected Hispanic is an exact count from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were first asked for their Ethnicity, including if they were from Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Origin, including Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or other ethnic origin. This count includes all who affirmed that they were part of this ethnic origin. Respondents who selected this option were also asked to select a race separately and would be counted once in this number as well as the race they chose. From the U.S. Census definition, Hispanic is an ethnic origin and not a race.77,59910.92%
Asian: The number of individuals who selected Asian as their race is an exact count from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. On the U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including Chinese, Filipino, Asian Indian, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, or Other Asian. This count includes all who selected one of these options in their response, even if they selected another race as well.33,5234.72%
American Indian: The number of individuals who selected American Indian and Alaska Native as their race is an exact count from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including American Indian and Alaska Native. This count includes all who selected American Indian and Alaska Native in their response, even if they selected another race as well.3,1870.45%
Hawaiian: The number of individuals who selected Hawaiian or Pacific Islander as their race is an exact count from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, including Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander. This count includes all who selected either Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in their response, even if they selected another race as well.4270.06%
Other: The number of individuals who selected Other as their race on the 2020 Census. On the 2020 U.S. Census questionnaire, people were asked to check all races which applied to them, and this includes all individuals who did not select one of the races above.37,2845.25%
Total: The total # number of individuals from all races on the 2020 Census.710,707100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Gender Breakdown


Pie Chart showing population of Males [322,460, 46.79%] vs Females [366,689, 53.21%] for all ZIPs in Washington, District of Columbia. Load Chart
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) DHC
Males: The # of Males from the 2020 Census. This is not a forecast for the future, but an exact count for this geographic area at the time of the Census. Each respondent self-identified their gender on the survey, as they were asked to indicate their gender assigned at birth. This information is important for healthcare planning, policy making, social research, and economic planning and development.322,46046.79%
Females: The # of Females from the 2020 Census. This is not a forecast for the future, but an exact count for this geographic area at the time of the Census. Each respondent self-identified their gender on the survey, as they were asked to indicate their gender assigned at birth. This information is important for healthcare planning, policy making, social research, and economic planning and development.366,68953.21%
Total: The total # number of Males & Females from the 2020 Census.689,149100%
Median Age: The Median Age of all persons from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. Median age is the middle age of the population. Half the people are older than the average age and half area younger. Median Age can relate how young or old a geographic area is compared to others.5.0 years
Male Median Age: The Median Age of all Males from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. The Male Median Age is the actual average from the 2020 Census, not an estimate or future projection. Median Age is the average age of the population. Half of the population is older and the other half is younger. Gender is self-reported by individuals when asked about their sex at birth.4.9 years
Female Median Age: The Median Age of all Females from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. The Female Median Age is the actual average from the 2020 Census, not an estimate or future projection. Median Age is the average age of the population. Half of the population is older and the other half is younger. Gender is self-reported by individuals when asked about their sex at birth.5.0 years

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Population by Age & Gender


Median Age: The Median Age of the Total Population from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. Median age is the middle age of the population. Half the people area older than the average age and half are younger. Median Age can relate how young or old a geographic area is compared to others. 5.0

Male Median Age: The Median Age of all Males from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. The Male Median Age is the actual average from the 2020 Census, not an estimate or future projection. Median Age is the average age of the population. Half of the population is older and the other half is younger. Gender is self-reported by individuals when asked about their sex at birth. 4.9

Female Median Age: The Median Age of all Females from the 2020 Census for this geographic area. The Female Median Age is the actual average from the 2020 Census, not an estimate or future projection. Median Age is the average age of the population. Half of the population is older and the other half is younger. Gender is self-reported by individuals when asked about their sex at birth. 5.0

Line Chart showing the population by Age Group and Gender of all ZIPs in Washington, District of Columbia. One line shows the Total population in that age group, another line shows the Male population for that age group, and the last line shows the Female population for the given age group. A table also provides the same information. Load Chart
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) DHC
Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male18,90817,02514,61915,86726,90037,48737,51029,74921,27217,43416,73617,33615,58412,7919,6766,4523,8203,611
Female18,16016,28314,30917,88037,53945,79041,79031,74422,25018,06117,27617,93917,32115,62413,1158,9325,8816,874
Total37,06833,30828,92833,74764,43983,27779,30061,49343,52235,49534,01235,27532,90528,41522,79115,3849,70110,485

Average Income per Household


Bar Chart showing Average Income per Household for all ZIPs in Washington, DC, the U.S. Census Place, District Of Columbia County, the state of District of Columbia, and the United States National Average. Load Chart
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Income Estimate Over Time


Line Chart showing Median Income Estimates from 2011 until 2023 of Median Household Income, Median Family Income, Median Nonfamily Income, Median Male Income, and Median Female Income for all ZIPs in Washington, District of Columbia. A table also provides the same information. Load Chart
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Income Type2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$68,378$70,659$74,931$77,683$79,608$81,712$85,764$89,864$93,970$99,091$99,839$96,807$104,888
Median Family Income$112,221$115,193$115,338$117,269$124,690$126,837$134,413$141,497$147,520$151,172$151,978$155,955$166,146
Median NonFamily Income$52,333$54,625$57,711$60,493$61,349$63,245$66,311$68,527$70,657$74,269$76,621$78,715$85,803
Median Male Income$68,739$67,850$68,188$69,232$74,762$71,876$77,248$77,925$83,799$85,029$89,558$85,649$94,100
Median Female Income$63,308$65,274$65,944$68,051$63,738$64,875$65,374$72,152$69,433$75,091$81,577$80,487$83,525

Average House Value


Bar Chart showing Average House Value for all ZIPs in Washington, District of Columbia, the U.S. Census Place, District Of Columbia County, District of Columbia, and the United States National Average. Load Chart
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Population Estimate Over Time


Line Chart showing Population Estimates from 2011 until 2023 for all ZIPs in Washington, District of Columbia and Decennial U.S. Census lines for 2010 and 2020 actual population. A table also provides the same information. Load Chart
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES
Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Population Estimate--593,867605,651619,244633,618647,185658,792672,223684,390692,617701,933683,154670,587672,079
Decennial Census601,370------------------689,545------

Employment Status


Pie Chart showing Employment Status of those Employed [371,410, 67.15%], Unemployed [25,748, 4.66%], and Not In the Labor Force [155,956, 28.20%] for all ZIPs in Washington, DC. A table also provides the same information. Load Chart
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Employed: Employed includes all civilians 16 years old and over who were either (1) "at work" -- those who did any work at all during the reference period as paid employees, worked in their own business or profession, worked on their own farm, or worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers on a family farm or in a family business; or (2) were "with a job but not at work" -- those who did not work during the reference period but had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent due to illness, bad weather, industrial dispute, vacation, or other personal reasons.371,41067.15%
Unemployed: All civilians 16 years old and over are classified as unemployed if they (1) were neither "at work" nor "with a job but not at work" during the reference period, (2) were actively looking for work during the last 4 weeks, and (3) were available to accept a job. Also included as unemployed are civilians who did not work at all during the reference period, were waiting to be called back to a job from which they had been laid off, and were available for work except for temporary illness.25,7484.66%
Not In Labor Force: Not in labor force includes all people 16 years old and over who are not classified as members of the labor force. This category consists mainly of students, housewives, retired workers, seasonal workers interviewed in an off season who were not looking for work, institutionalized people, and people doing only incidental unpaid family work (less than 15 hours during the reference period).155,95628.20%
Total: The total # of individuals Employed, Unemployed, and Not in the Labor Force from the 2020 Census.553,114100%

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Gross Rent Paid


Pie Chart showing Gross Rent Paid by renters for all ZIPs in Washington, DC. A table also provides the same information. Load Chart
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
Less than $500: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid under $500 per month.13,6467.21%
$500 to $999: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid between $500 to $999 per month.14,5617.69%
$1,000 to $1,499: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid between $1,000 to $1,499 per month.33,07117.47%
$1,500 to $1,999: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid between $1,500 to $1,999 per month.39,31820.77%
$2,000 to $2,499: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid between $2,000 to $2,499 per month.31,11916.44%
$2,500 to $2,999: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid between $2,500 to $2,999 per month.21,15511.18%
$3,000 or more: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which paid $3,000 or more per month.32,63117.24%
No Rent: Gross rent is the monthly rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities (electricity, gas, water and sewer) and fuels (oil, coal, kerosene, wood, etc.). This shows the number of renter-occupied units paying cash (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which pay no rent per month.3,7671.99%
Total: Total number of people in renter-occupied units paying cash rent (excluding one-family houses on ten or more acres) and percentage which pay some or no rent per month.189,268100%

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Health Insurance


Pie Chart showing Civilian non-institutionalized people with Private [480,140, 65.80%], Public [226,947, 31.10%], or No Health Insurance [22,635, 3.10%] coverage of individuals for all ZIPs in Washington, DC. A table also provides the same data. Load Chart
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS
Private Insurance: Census Estimate of the Civilian non-institutionalized people with private health insurance for all ZIPs. Private health insurance is a plan provided through an employer or union; a plan purchased by an individual from an insurance company; or TRICARE or other military health coverage.480,14065.80%
Public Insurance: Census Estimate of the Civilian non-institutionalized people with public health insurance for all ZIPs. Public coverage includes the federal programs Medicare, Medicaid and other medical assistance programs, VA and CHAMPVA Health Care; the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP); and individual state health plans. The ACS questionnaire does not specifically ask about these types of coverage, but respondents who indicate these types of coverage are counted as having public coverage.226,94731.10%
No Insurance: Census Estimate of the Civilian non-institutionalized people with no health insurance of any kind for all ZIPs. People whose only health coverage is Indian Health Service are uninsured as IHS is not considered comprehensive coverage.22,6353.10%
Total: The total # of individuals with Private Health Insurance, Public Health Insurance, and No Health Insurance from the 2020 Census.729,722100%

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Education Level


Pie Chart showing Education Level of individuals for all ZIPs in Washington, DC. A table also provides the same data. Load Chart
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Less than 9th grade: Census Estimate of the population who have completed less than 9th grade Education.14,0442.90%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma: Census Estimate of the population who have completed between 9th to 12th grade, but did not receive a diploma.20,6074.25%
High school graduate (includes equivalency): Census Estimate of the population who have completed High School (or the equivalency).70,32214.52%
Some college, no degree: Census Estimate of the population who have completed some college, but did not receive a degree.57,35011.84%
Associate's degree: Census Estimate of the population who have attained an Associates Degree.14,1772.93%
Bachelor's degree: Census Estimate of the population who have attained a Bachelor's Degree.126,30726.07%
Graduate or professional degree: Census Estimate of the population who have obtained a Graduate or other Professional degree (Masters, PHD, etc).181,59937.49%
Total: Census Estimate of the population who are included in the Educational Attainment data.484,406100%
High school graduate or higher: Census Estimate of the population who are a High School Graduate or higher.449,75592.85%
Bachelor's degree or higher: Census Estimate of the population who have attained a Bachelor's Degree or higther.307,90663.56%

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Other Washington Demographics


# Residential Mailboxes: The number of active residential delivery mailboxes and centralized units. This excludes PO Boxes and all other contract box types.360,248
# Business Mailboxes: The number of active business delivery mailboxes and centralized units. This excludes PO Boxes and all other contract box types.21,172
Total Delivery Receptacles: The total number of delivery receptacles. This includes curb side mailboxes, centralized units, PO Boxes, NDCBU, and contract boxes. This count is for Residential and Business combined.420,891
Single Family Delivery Units: Total count of single family mail delivery receptacles; generally analogous to homes.112,448
Multi Family Delivery Units: Total count of multifamily mail delivery receptacles; generally analogous to apartments.216,893
# of Businesses: The total number of Business Establishments. Data taken from Business Census 2023.23,465
1st Quarter Payroll: The total payroll for the first quarter. Data taken from Business Census 2023.$13,145,283,000
Annual Payroll: The total annual payroll . Data taken from Business Census 2023.$51,478,135,000
# of Employees: The total number of employees for all ZIP Codes in this City. Data taken from Business Census 2023.520,164

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Cities near Washington, DC


  1. Dulles, VA(~1.37 miles)
  2. Washington Navy Yard, DC(~1.45 miles)
  3. Arlington, VA(~3.16 miles)
  4. Mount Rainier, MD(~3.57 miles)
  5. Fort Myer, VA(~3.64 miles)
  6. Brentwood, MD(~4.01 miles)
  7. Hyattsville, MD(~4.72 miles)
  8. Takoma Park, MD(~5.08 miles)
  9. Bladensburg, MD(~5.48 miles)
  10. Alexandria, VA(~5.68 miles)
  11. Chevy Chase, MD(~6.10 miles)
  12. Silver Spring, MD(~6.52 miles)
  13. Riverdale, MD(~6.60 miles)
  14. Capitol Heights, MD(~6.93 miles)
  15. Bethesda, MD(~7.01 miles)
  16. Oxon Hill, MD(~7.26 miles)
  17. Temple Hills, MD(~7.63 miles)
  18. Suitland, MD(~7.67 miles)
  19. Glen Echo, MD(~7.81 miles)
  20. Falls Church, VA(~7.94 miles)

References


  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 9/1/2025], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Internal Data Creation [Last Updated: 9/1/2025], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated as needed], https://www.usgs.gov
  4. U.S. Census [Updated Yearly], https://www.census.gov
  5. U.S. Census 2020 [Decennial] [Last Updated: 5/25/2023], https://www.census.gov