ZIP Code 20060 in Washington, DC

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Washington, District of Columbia
Names to Avoid:
Howard University Hospital
County:District Of Columbia County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:2:02:42 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:202 / 771
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:38.9177, -77.0204
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20060 - Howard University Hospital

Washington, DC | District of Columbia County | Hospital

Howard University Hospital

Entity TypeHospital
LocationWashington, DC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
FacilityPost Office
Coordinates38.9179, -77.0204
CoverageBuilding footprint (Boundary covers 0.03 sq mi)
Key Facts
  • Exclusive ZIP dedicated to patient services
  • Mail processed at dedicated Post Office
  • Includes Howard University Hospital and Howard University Hospital
  • Mail serves 7 business establishments employing around 1,553 people
  • Delivers to 2 business addresses (no residential delivery)
  • Located in the Washington, DC metro area
Entity Type
Hospital
Facility
Post Office
Neighborhood
LeDroit Park - Bloomingdale
Buildings
2

About ZIP Code 20060

ZIP code 20060 serves Howard University Hospital, one of Washington D.C.'s most important healthcare institutions with roots dating back to 1862 when it was established as Freedmen's Hospital to care for formerly enslaved people and Civil War refugees. The hospital became affiliated with Howard University and has served the D.C. community for over 160 years, providing critical healthcare services to underserved populations.

Located in the LeDroit Park-Bloomingdale neighborhood on 5th Street and Georgia Avenue, the hospital encompasses 0.03 square miles and supports approximately 1,553 employees across 7 establishments. As a teaching hospital for Howard University's College of Medicine, it plays a vital role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals while serving the medical needs of the District's residents.

Business Data
Establishments:7
Employment:1,553
Delivery Points
Residential:0
Business:2

Named Buildings

Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.

Howard University Hospital on 5Th Howard University Hospital on Georgia

Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[Street Address]
WASHINGTON, DC 20060

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 20060 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 1,691 people with an annual payroll of $128,314,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 2 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:2Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:8Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$30,494,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$128,314,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,691Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 20060 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 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 20060, 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:6,263,796Source: 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


20061 | | 20059

Schools in ZIP Code 20060


We could not locate which school district 20060 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.

Cleveland Es 1825 8th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
District: District of Columbia Public SchoolsNearby
Howard University Ms Of Mathematics And Science Pcs 405 Howard Road Place Nw
Washington, DC 20059
District: UnknownNearby
Benjamin Banneker Hs 1600 9th St. Nw
Washington, DC 20001
District: District of Columbia Public SchoolsNearby
Raymond Es 2501 11th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
District: District of Columbia Public SchoolsNearby
Garrison Es 1200 S St. Nw
Washington, DC 20009
District: District of Columbia Public SchoolsNearby
St Augustine Catholic School 1421 V St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
District: Private SchoolNearby
Mysa School 1500 Harvard St Nw
Washington, DC 20009
District: Private SchoolNearby
Gonzaga College High School 19 I St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 20060


Howard University 2400 Sixth St Nw
Washington, DC 20059
Type: Post Secondary
Institute Of World Politics 1521 16th St Nw
Washington, DC 20036
Type: Post Secondary
Trinity Washington University 125 Michigan Ave Ne
Washington, DC 20017-1094
Type: Post Secondary
Career Technical Institute 1101 Vermont Avenue, N.w Suite L002
Washington, DC 20005
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Global Region 1133 15th St Nw, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20005
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-District Of Columbia 1133 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20005
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 January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], 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: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov