ZIP Code 20016 in Washington, DC

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Washington, District of Columbia
County:District Of Columbia County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:09:39 AM
Population:35,068 [See All]
Area Codes:202 / 771
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.9368, -77.0931
Land Area:4.431 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 20016 has 35,068 residents and 14,444 households (average 2.15 persons per household). The median age is 37.6 years, older than the state (33.9) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.9% male and 56.1% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (72.6%, much higher than the state average of 39.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (10.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:35,068Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:31,668Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:34,819Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:7,914.2 people per sq mile
Average Income:$179,107Source: Census ACS
Households:14,444Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$1,206,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.15Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.02Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--33,02033,99134,14434,37135,10135,19234,90434,78333,51834,68634,42232,57031,668
Decennial Census32,519------------------35,068------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 37.6

Male Median Age: 37.5

Female Median Age: 37.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male7648858571,4851,781739775842904942927871791801700617372337
Female7388957972,0602,9668589681,0931,0711,1491,1381,0399651,0321,071786505547
Total1,5021,7801,6543,5454,7471,5971,7431,9351,9752,0912,0651,9101,7561,8331,7711,403877884
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:25,47473.13%
Black:2,1296.11%
Hispanic:*3,51610.09%
Asian:2,7487.89%
American Indian:590.17%
Hawaiian:80.02%
Other:8992.58%
Total:34,833100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:15,39043.89%37.5 years
Females:19,67856.11%37.6 years
Total:35,068100%37.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:25,29679.88%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:5381.70%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3,27210.33%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,56218.42%
Total Population:31,668100%
Total Native Population:25,83481.58%
Total Foreign-born Population:5,83418.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $179,107, which is markedly greater than the national median ($78,538), is up $57,662 (47.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $23,995. Family households earn a median of $250,001 versus $94,174 for nonfamily households (a difference of $155,827). By gender, male median income is $182,565 and female is $149,375, which is much higher than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $33,190 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.4%, which is much lower than the state rate (72.0%). The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is far lower than the state rate (6.4%). The largest occupation group is Management (79.0%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$121,445$123,027$118,141$122,087$124,080$127,936$140,545$150,997$155,112$158,566$156,783$169,489$179,107
Median Family Income$182,981$189,621$187,052$196,294$203,800$206,683$219,013$239,598$250,001$250,001$250,001$250,001$250,001
Median NonFamily Income$75,260$76,387$68,903$70,503$64,531$72,188$82,706$87,064$90,840$95,590$93,612$92,222$94,174
Median Male Income$112,092$110,532$112,879$126,821$128,199$131,714$140,085$134,723$150,348$144,482$155,557$167,928$182,565
Median Female Income$82,380$89,968$90,040$91,755$95,422$97,820$102,477$102,294$104,183$112,741$120,549$132,405$149,375
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:15,55859.68%
Unemployed:6522.50%
Not In Labor Force:9,86037.82%
Total:26,070100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:12,29679.03%
Service:1,1997.71%
Sales and Office:1,73511.15%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1140.73%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2141.38%
Total Civilian Employed Population:15,558100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $1,206,200, which is much higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $397,600 (49.17%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $242,300. The median gross rent is $2,105, which is considerably higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $446 (26.88%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $234. Of occupied housing, owners make up 64.60% (64.56% with a mortgage, 35.44% free-and-clear) and renters 35.40% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.97%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$808,600$821,000$817,000$828,200$850,000$847,600$873,300$923,500$963,900$1,004,100$1,053,100$1,181,100$1,206,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1412.86%
$1,000 to $1,499:61012.38%
$1,500 to $1,999:1,40128.44%
$2,000 to $2,499:65913.38%
$2,500 to $2,999:94919.27%
$3,000 or more:82116.67%
No Rent:3457.00%
Total:4,926100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,659$1,742$1,795$1,866$1,919$1,940$1,915$1,925$1,871$1,913$2,018$2,134$2,105
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):5,80441.71%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):3,18622.89%
Renter Occupied:4,92635.40%
Total Occupied Housing Units:13,916100%

Occupied Housing Units:13,91690.03%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,5419.97%
Total Housing Units:15,457100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:6,74143.61%
Multi-Family Units:8,71656.39%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:15,457100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 87.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 98.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 1.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 90.60%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 23.50%, which is falls below the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.90%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.70%), down 1.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (46.52%). College enrollment is 46.52%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1430.69%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1280.61%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,0054.82%
Some college, no degree:8574.11%
Associate's degree:4182.00%
Bachelor's degree:5,45626.17%
Graduate or professional degree:12,84561.60%
Total:20,852100%
High school or higher:20,58198.70%
Bachelor's degree or higher:18,30187.77%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:28,54278.55%
Public Insurance:7,39320.35%
No Insurance:4031.11%
Total:36,338100%
Has Health Insurance:35,93598.89%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty1.9%0.9%1.0%1.9%2.2%1.7%2.1%2.7%1.5%1.9%1.9%1.3%0.9%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:7187.06%
Kindergarten:3042.99%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):3,29432.38%
High school (grades 9-12):1,12411.05%
College or graduate school:4,73246.52%
Total:10,172100%
Early Childhood:1,02210.05%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):4,72246.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 20016 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 962 business establishments, employing about 23,622 people with an annual payroll of $1,518,985,000. USPS data shows 16,195 residential mailboxes and 785 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:16,195Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:785Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:17,665Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,498Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:8,762Source: USPS
# of Businesses:962Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$380,083,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,518,985,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:23,622Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 20016 is located in District Of Columbia County, District of Columbia, within the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47900) and District of Columbia's 98th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 6,263,796 people, about 0.56% of whom live in ZIP Code 20016, and is subdivided into the Washington, DC-MD division. It covers 4.431 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.148 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVSource: Census
CBSA Number:47900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Washington, DC-MD (CBSA Div 47764)Source: Census
CBSA Population:6,263,796Source: Census
MSA:Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV CMSASource: Census
Land Area:4.431 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.148 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:98Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:61.40 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:1150000Source: Census
Place Name:Washington city; District of ColumbiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


20017 | | 20015

Schools in ZIP Code 20016


ZIP Code 20016 is in the District of Columbia Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 5 public schools and 5 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Mann Es 4430 Newark St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
District: District of Columbia Public Schools
Woodrow Wilson Hs 3950 Chesapeake St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
District: District of Columbia Public Schools
Deal Ms 3815 Fort Dr. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
District: District of Columbia Public Schools
Key Es 5001 Dana Pl. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
District: District of Columbia Public Schools
Janney Es 4130 Albemarle St. Nw
Washington, DC 20016
District: District of Columbia Public Schools
Annunciation Catholic School 3825 Klingle Pl Nw
Washington, DC 20016
District: Private School
Beauvoir The National Cathedral Elementary School 3500 Woodley Rd Nw
Washington, DC 20016
District: Private School
National Presbyterian School 4121 Nebraska Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20016
District: Private School
Lindamood-Bell Learning Process Washingtondc Lcoc 4900 Massachusetts Ave
Washington, DC 20016
District: Private School
Georgetown Day High School 4200 Davenport St Nw
Washington, DC 20016
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 20016


American University 4400 Massachusetts Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20016-8001
Type: Post Secondary
Wesley Theological Seminary 4500 Massachusetts Ave., Nw
Washington, DC 20016-5690
Type: Post Secondary
University Of The District Of Columbia 4200 Connecticut Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20008
Type: Post Secondary
University Of The District Of Columbia-David A Clarke School Of Law 4340 Connecticut Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20008
Type: Post Secondary
Alp International Corporation 5425 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 600
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-3588
Type: Post Secondary
Georgetown University 37th And O St Nw
Washington, DC 20057-0001
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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