ZIP Code 20553 in Washington, DC

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Washington, District of Columbia
Names to Avoid:
Federal Aviation Agency
County:District Of Columbia County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:2:11:32 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:202 / 771
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:38.8875, -77.0229
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20553 - Federal Aviation Agency

Washington, DC | District of Columbia County | Government Federal

Federal Aviation Agency

Entity TypeGovernment Federal
LocationWashington, DC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
FacilityPost Office
Coordinates38.8875, -77.0229
CoverageBuilding footprint (Boundary covers 0.02 sq mi)
Key Facts
  • Exclusive ZIP dedicated to federal operations
  • Has own Post Office designation
  • 4 buildings including Faa, Faa and more
  • Delivers to 1 business address (no residential delivery)
  • Located in the Washington, DC metro area
  • Created August 23, 1958 after Grand Canyon collision; joined DOT 1967
  • Regulates civil aviation safety and airspace
Entity Type
Government Federal
Facility
Post Office
Neighborhood
Southwest Employment Area
Buildings
4

About ZIP Code 20553

The Federal Aviation Administration operates under dedicated ZIP code 20553 in Washington, D.C. Congress created the FAA on August 23, 1958, when President Eisenhower signed the Federal Aviation Act following the 1956 Grand Canyon mid-air collision that killed 128 people. Retired Air Force General Elwood Quesada became the first Administrator. In 1967, the agency became part of the newly formed Department of Transportation and was renamed from Federal Aviation Agency to Federal Aviation Administration. This postal designation has served the FAA for over two decades.

Situated in the Southwest Employment Area of Southwest Washington, the 0.02-square-mile boundary encompasses FAA facilities on Independence Avenue and Maryland Avenue. Postal records show 8 ZIP+4 codes routing to FAA buildings. Census demographic data is not available for this ZIP. Washington is the valid mailing city for FAA correspondence.

Delivery Points
Residential:0
Business:1

Named Buildings

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

Faa on Independence Faa on Maryland Federal Aviation Agency on Independence Federal Aviation Agency on Maryland

Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[Street Address]
WASHINGTON, DC 20553

Education, Health & Community


Insufficient data for educational attainment. Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00%
Some college, no degree:00%
Associate's degree:00%
Bachelor's degree:00%
Graduate or professional degree:00%
Total:0100%
High school or higher:00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00%
Public Insurance:00%
No Insurance:00%
Total:0100%
Has Health Insurance:00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% 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%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 20553 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 20553 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 20553, 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


20554 | | 20552

Schools in ZIP Code 20553


We could not locate which school district 20553 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.

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
Jefferson Ms Academy 801 7th St. Sw
Washington, DC 20024
District: District of Columbia Public SchoolsNearby
Basis Dc Pcs 410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
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
Waterfront Academy 60 I St Sw
Washington, DC 20024
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 20553


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
Newu University 1090 Vermont Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20005
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 February 1, 2026.

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