| City: | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Names to Avoid: | Georgetown Univ |
| County: | District Of Columbia County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 2:02:32 AM |
| Population: | 4,091 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 202 / 771 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 38.9091, -77.0754 |
| Land Area: | 0.156 sq mi |
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ZIP code 20057 is dedicated to Georgetown University, the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit institution of higher education, founded in 1789 by John Carroll, America's first Catholic bishop. Located in Washington's historic Georgetown neighborhood, the university encompasses 0.05 square miles and serves a population of approximately 4,091, with a median age of 20.0, reflecting its predominantly student residential character with 4,022 living in group quarters.
The campus spans facilities along 37th Street and O Street with 19 registered ZIP+4 codes and approximately 9,826 employees across 17 establishments. Georgetown's prestigious programs include the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and Georgetown Law, making it a global center for education in diplomacy, international relations, and law in the heart of the nation's capital.
| Population: | 4,091 |
| Median Age: | 20.0 |
| Housing Units: | 9 |
| Establishments: | 17 |
| Employment: | 9,826 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 20057 has 4,091 residents and 9 households (average 7.67 persons per household). The median age is 20.0 years, significantly younger than the state (33.9) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.4% male and 54.6% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (61.7%, much higher than the state average of 39.6%) and Asian (15.3%, much higher than the state average of 4.9% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than the state average (4.9%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 4,091Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,835Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 26,224.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 9Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 7.67Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 10.40Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 4,216 | 4,074 | 3,886 | 3,809 | 3,651 | 3,697 | 3,709 | 3,841 | 3,900 | 3,948 | 3,914 | 2,354 | 2,835 |
| Decennial Census | 3,888 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,091 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20
Male Median Age: 20.1
Female Median Age: 20
| 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 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 877 | 939 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1,117 | 1,098 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1,994 | 2,037 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| White: | 2,523 | 61.00% |
| Black: | 346 | 8.37% |
| Hispanic:* | 454 | 10.98% |
| Asian: | 624 | 15.09% |
| American Indian: | 9 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian: | 6 | 0.15% |
| Other: | 174 | 4.21% |
| Total: | 4,136 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,858 | 45.42% | 20.1 years |
| Females: | 2,233 | 54.58% | 20.0 years |
| Total: | 4,091 | 100% | 20.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,405 | 84.83% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 113 | 3.99% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 72 | 2.54% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 245 | 11.18% |
| Total Population: | 2,835 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,518 | 88.82% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 317 | 11.18% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($106,287), 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 $0, which is well under the state female median ($93,424), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 38.2%, which is far less than the state rate (72.0%). The unemployment rate is 12.2%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $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 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,625 | $54,063 | $54,479 | $63,125 | $64,063 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 950 | 33.51% |
| Unemployed: | 132 | 4.66% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,753 | 61.83% |
| Total: | 2,835 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 397 | 41.79% |
| Service: | 223 | 23.47% |
| Sales and Office: | 313 | 32.95% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 11 | 1.16% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 6 | 0.63% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 950 | 100% |
In 2023, 56.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 96.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 7.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). Insufficient data for poverty. 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.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 29 | 38.67% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 4 | 5.33% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 42 | 56.00% |
| Total: | 75 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 75 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 42 | 56.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,747 | 92.59% |
| Public Insurance: | 203 | 6.84% |
| No Insurance: | 17 | 0.57% |
| Total: | 2,967 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,950 | 99.43% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | -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% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 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: | 2,771 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,771 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 20057 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 18 business establishments, employing about 10,252 people with an annual payroll of $689,368,000. 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: | 18Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $153,895,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $689,368,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 10,252Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 20057 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 0.07% of whom live in ZIP Code 20057, and is subdivided into the Washington, DC-MD division. It covers 0.156 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: | 6,263,796Source: Census |
| MSA: | Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV CMSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.156 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 20057 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 January 1, 2026.