ZIP Code 20408 in Washington, DC

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Washington, District of Columbia
Names to Avoid:
Natl Archives And Records
County:District Of Columbia County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:2:08:15 AM
Population:13 [See All]
Area Codes:202 / 771
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:38.8928, -77.0230
Land Area:0.012 sq mi
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20408 - National Archives and Records

Washington, DC | District of Columbia County | Institution

National Archives and Records

Entity TypeInstitution
LocationWashington, DC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
FacilityPost Office
Coordinates38.8928, -77.0230
CoverageBuilding footprint (Boundary covers 0.01 sq mi)
Key Facts
  • Unique postal code for single organization
  • USPS Post Office classification
  • Home to National Archives
  • Delivers to 1 business address (no residential delivery)
  • Located in the Washington, DC metro area
  • Established 1934, houses Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights
  • Nation's record keeper, preserves founding documents in Rotunda
Entity Type
Institution
Facility
Post Office
Neighborhood
Federal Triangle
Buildings
1

About ZIP Code 20408

The National Archives and Records Administration operates under dedicated ZIP code 20408 on Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. Established in 1934, NARA is the nation's record keeper, preserving and providing access to federal government records of historical value. The National Archives Building houses the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights in the Rotunda for the Charters of Freedom. This postal designation has been in place for over two decades.

Postal records show 2 ZIP+4 codes routing to the National Archives on Pennsylvania Avenue in the Federal Triangle neighborhood of Northwest Washington. The compact 0.01-square-mile boundary covers the main Archives building. Census data shows a population of 13, all in group quarters. Washington is the valid mailing city for this designation.

Census Data
Population:13
Median Age:59.7
Housing Units:0
Delivery Points
Residential:0
Business:1

Named Buildings

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

National Archives on Pennsylvania

Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[Street Address]
WASHINGTON, DC 20408
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 20408 has 13 residents and 0 households. The median age is 59.7 years, significantly older than the state (33.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 84.6% male and 15.4% female, which is much higher than the state male share (46.8%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (100.0%, much higher than the state average of 41.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (0.0%, much lower than the state average of 39.6% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (41.4%) and national averages (12.4%).

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 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:13Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,083.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:0Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:0.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:0.00Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--0000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------13------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 59.7

Male Median Age: 59.5

Female Median Age: 66

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male000000000008030000
Female000000000000020000
Total000000000008050000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:00%
Black:13100.00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:13100%
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:1184.62%59.5 years
Females:215.38%66.0 years
Total:13100%59.7 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00%
Total Population:0100%
Total Native Population:00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00%
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.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 20408 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. 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:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 20408 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 20408, and is subdivided into the Washington, DC-MD division. It covers 0.012 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:0.012 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


20410 | | 20407

Schools in ZIP Code 20408


We could not locate which school district 20408 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.

Basis Dc Pcs 410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
District: UnknownNearby
Girls Global Academy Pcs 733 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20001
District: UnknownNearby
Appletree Early Learning Center Pcs - Southwest 488 Virginia Avenue Sw
Washington, DC 20024
District: UnknownNearby
Washington Global Pcs 525 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
District: UnknownNearby
Richard Wright Pcs For Journalism And Media Arts 475 School Street Sw
Washington, DC 20024
District: UnknownNearby
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center 1000 Constitution Ave Nw Nmnh Rm Ce-G50
Washington, DC 20560
District: Private SchoolNearby
Triangle Tots 1300 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20229
District: Private SchoolNearby
Gonzaga College High School 19 I St Nw
Washington, DC 20001
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 20408


University Of The Potomac-Washington Dc Campus 1401 H Street Nw
Washington, DC 20005
Type: Post Secondary
The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology At Washington Dc 901 15th St., Nw
Washington, DC 20005
Type: Post Secondary
Career Technical Institute 1101 Vermont Avenue, N.w Suite L002
Washington, DC 20005
Type: Post Secondary
Newu University 1090 Vermont Ave Nw
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.

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  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