| City: | Washington, District of Columbia |
| Names to Avoid: | Veterans Hospital |
| County: | District Of Columbia County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:53:11 PM |
| Population: | 47 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 202 / 771 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 38.9293, -77.0099 |
| Land Area: | 0.117 sq mi |
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The Washington VA Medical Center operates under dedicated ZIP code 20422 in Washington, D.C. A teaching hospital serving over 125,000 veterans throughout the D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region, the facility at 50 Irving Street NW employs more than 2,000 staff members who complete over one million patient encounters annually. The medical center is one of only seven VA hospitals in the nation offering liver transplant services and hosts specialized programs including the War Related Illness and Injury Study Center.
This unique postal designation has served the medical center for over two decades. The 0.21-square-mile campus in the Petworth neighborhood includes 164 acute care beds, 30 psychosocial residential rehabilitation beds, and a 120-bed community living center providing long-term geriatric, hospice, and palliative care. Census Business Patterns reports 1,888 employees across 9 establishments, confirming substantial healthcare operations.
The 2020 Census counted 47 residents within this ZIP code with a remarkably high median age of 85.8 years. All 47 live in institutional group quarters, consistent with the community living center's elderly veteran population. ACS data shows 17 of these residents are veterans. Postal records identify 4 ZIP+4 codes routing mail to Veterans Hospital facilities on Irving Street and 1st Street. Washington is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 47 |
| Median Age: | 85.8 |
| Housing Units: | 0 |
| Establishments: | 9 |
| Employment: | 1,888 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 20422 has 47 residents and 0 households. The median age is 85.8 years, significantly older than the state (33.9) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 70.2% male and 29.8% 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 (87.2%, much higher than the state average of 41.4% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (6.4%, much lower than the state average of 39.6% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1%, 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
| 2020 Population: | 47Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 15Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 401.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 54 | 21 | 15 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 47 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 85.8
Male Median Age: 85.8
Female Median Age: 83
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 18 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 25 |
| White: | 3 | 6.25% |
| Black: | 41 | 85.42% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 2.08% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 2.08% |
| Other: | 2 | 4.17% |
| Total: | 48 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 33 | 70.21% | 85.8 years |
| Females: | 14 | 29.79% | 83.0 years |
| Total: | 47 | 100% | 85.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 12 | 80.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 3 | 20.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 20.00% |
| Total Population: | 15 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 12 | 80.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 3 | 20.00% |
In 2024, 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 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is much lower than the state rate (72.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $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 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $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 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 15 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2024, 20.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (63.60%). High school or higher is 80.00%, which is on par with the state rate (92.80%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (72.40%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (10.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 3 | 20.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 5 | 33.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4 | 26.67% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3 | 20.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 15 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 12 | 80.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 3 | 20.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 20422 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 1,892 people with an annual payroll of $115,036,000. 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: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $18,156,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $115,036,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 1,892Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 20422 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 20422, and is subdivided into the Washington, DC-MD division. It covers 0.117 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: | 0.117 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 20422 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.