ZIP Code 20044 in Washington, DC

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Washington, District of Columbia
County:District Of Columbia County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:49:51 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:202 / 771
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:38.8950, -77.0367
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20044 - Washington, DC

ZIP Code 20044, Washington

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationDistrict Of Columbia County, DC
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points280 (149 businesses)
PO Boxes131
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 20004
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 131 PO Boxes while serving 149 businesses, showing commercial mail dominates over residential use
  • All 130 delivery addresses on Pennsylvania Avenue NW are classified as UNIT locations, typical of office buildings with suite numbers
  • This PO Box ZIP operates within the boundaries of ZIP 20004, which provides the primary street delivery service for the Federal Triangle area
  • Despite being classified as a PO Box facility, the post office runs city carrier routes for Pennsylvania Avenue addresses
  • The facility recorded only 3 business establishments with 15 employees in 2003 data, though it serves 149 business addresses for mail purposes
  • Zero residential population is recorded for this ZIP, confirming it serves exclusively institutional and commercial customers

Delivery Infrastructure

While classified as a PO Box ZIP, 20044 isn't isolated from street delivery. The facility operates carrier routes for Pennsylvania Avenue addresses, and residents in the Federal Triangle area have access to street delivery through the neighboring 20004 ZIP code that geographically encloses this zone. The post office serves 149 businesses, far exceeding the PO Box count, which indicates the facility primarily supports commercial and institutional mail needs rather than residential service.

Street Name Patterns

Government Corridor

Pennsylvania Avenue NW is the sole street served, reflecting the facility's focused coverage of federal office buildings along this historic corridor.

Nearby Areas

Federal Triangle Northwest Washington Downtown - Penn Quarter - Chinatown Washington Mall Penn Quarter

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 20044 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 15 people with an annual payroll of $1,133,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:277Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$267,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,133,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:15Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 20044 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 5,582,170 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 20044, and is subdivided into the Washington, DC-MD division. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 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:5,582,170Source: Census
MSA:Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV CMSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: 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


20045 | | 20043

Schools in ZIP Code 20044


We could not locate which school district 20044 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Goodwill Excel Center Pcs 1776 G Street Nw
Washington, DC 20006
District: UnknownNearby
School Without Walls Hs 2130 G St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
District: District of Columbia Public SchoolsNearby
Basis Dc Pcs 410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
District: UnknownNearby
Thomson Es 1200 L St. Nw
Washington, DC 20005
District: District of Columbia Public SchoolsNearby
Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center 1050 21st Street Nw
Washington, DC 20036
District: District of Columbia Public SchoolsNearby
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center 1000 Constitution Ave Nw Nmnh Rm Ce-G50
Washington, DC 20560
District: Private SchoolNearby
The School For Ethics And Global Leadership 1528 18th St Nw
Washington, DC 20036
District: Private SchoolNearby
Fusion Academy Wdc: Washington D.c. 2000 Florida Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20009
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 20044


University Of The Potomac-Washington Dc Campus 1401 H Street Nw
Washington, DC 20005
Type: Post Secondary
The Chicago School At Washington Dc 901 15th St., Nw
Washington, DC 20005
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona State University - Washington, D.c. 1801 I Street North West
Washington, DC 20006-5407
Type: Post Secondary
Newu University 1090 Vermont Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20005
Type: Post Secondary
Career Technical Institute 1101 Vermont Avenue, N.w Suite L002
Washington, DC 20005
Type: Post Secondary
George Washington University 1918 F Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20052
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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov