| City: | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Names to Avoid: | G W Univ |
| County: | District Of Columbia County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:49:56 PM |
| Population: | 3,691 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 202 / 771 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 38.8993, -77.0497 |
| Land Area: | 0.045 sq mi |
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ZIP code 20052 is dedicated to The George Washington University, a prestigious private research university chartered by Congress in 1821 and named after the nation's first president. Located in Washington's Foggy Bottom neighborhood, GW encompasses 0.08 square miles and serves a population of approximately 3,691, with a median age of 19.8, reflecting its predominantly student residential character with 3,553 living in group quarters.
The campus features 18 named buildings including Lisner Auditorium, Marvin Center, Thurston Hall, and the Jacob Burns Library, with 108 registered ZIP+4 codes. As one of the largest employers in the District with approximately 10,357 employees across 31 establishments, GW hosts its renowned Law School and multiple graduate programs that draw students from around the world to study in the nation's capital.
| Population: | 3,691 |
| Median Age: | 19.8 |
| Housing Units: | 64 |
| Establishments: | 31 |
| Employment: | 10,357 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 20052 has 3,691 residents and 46 households (average 3.00 persons per household). The median age is 19.8 years, significantly younger than the state (33.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 36.1% male and 63.9% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (68.8%, much higher than the state average of 39.6% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (12.7%, much higher than the state average of 4.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 3,691Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,730Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 82,022.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 46Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 3.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 9.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 597 | 555 | 503 | 341 | 388 | 431 | 686 | 751 | 126 | 126 | 3,581 | 1,915 | 2,290 | 2,730 |
| Decennial Census | 470 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,691 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.8
Male Median Age: 19.8
Female Median Age: 19.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 6 | 4 | 1 | 749 | 542 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1,288 | 1,034 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 6 | 4 | 2,037 | 1,576 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 2,541 | 65.32% |
| Black: | 318 | 8.17% |
| Hispanic:* | 402 | 10.33% |
| Asian: | 467 | 12.01% |
| American Indian: | 13 | 0.33% |
| Hawaiian: | 11 | 0.28% |
| Other: | 138 | 3.55% |
| Total: | 3,890 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,331 | 36.06% | 19.8 years |
| Females: | 2,360 | 63.94% | 19.9 years |
| Total: | 3,691 | 100% | 19.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,387 | 87.44% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 81 | 2.97% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 49 | 1.79% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 213 | 9.60% |
| Total Population: | 2,730 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,468 | 90.40% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 262 | 9.60% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $4,866 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $45,736, which is far less than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $45,736 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 36.7%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 14.2%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (48.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $4,866 | $4,952 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $4,866 | $4,952 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,736 |
| Employed: | 860 | 31.50% |
| Unemployed: | 142 | 5.20% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,728 | 63.30% |
| Total: | 2,730 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 419 | 48.72% |
| Service: | 188 | 21.86% |
| Sales and Office: | 225 | 26.16% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 5 | 0.58% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 23 | 2.67% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 860 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 9 | 10.98% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 73 | 89.02% |
| Total: | 82 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 82 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 82 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 82 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 82 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 82 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 82 | 100% |
In 2024, 37.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 96.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 4.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 18 | 51.43% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 11.43% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 17.14% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 7 | 20.00% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 35 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 37.14% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,622 | 94.59% |
| Public Insurance: | 122 | 4.40% |
| No Insurance: | 28 | 1.01% |
| Total: | 2,772 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,744 | 98.99% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,642 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,642 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 20052 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 27 business establishments, employing about 10,990 people with an annual payroll of $560,300,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 27Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $140,918,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $560,300,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 10,990Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 20052 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 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 20052, and is subdivided into the Washington, DC-MD division. It covers 0.045 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: | 0.045 sq miSource: 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 |
We could not locate which school district 20052 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.
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.