ZIP Code 20560 in Washington, DC

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Washington, District of Columbia
Names to Avoid:
Smithsonian Institute
County:District Of Columbia County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:54:24 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:202 / 771
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:38.8890, -77.0260
Land Area:0.113 sq mi
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20560 - Smithsonian Institute

Washington, DC | District of Columbia County | University

Smithsonian Institute

Entity TypeUniversity
LocationWashington, DC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
FacilityPost Office
Coordinates38.8890, -77.0260
CoverageBuilding footprint (Boundary covers 0.05 sq mi)
Key Facts
  • Unique postal code for higher education
  • Has own Post Office designation
  • 4 buildings including Headsville Station, Smithsonian Institute and more
  • Mail serves 17 business establishments employing around 130 people
  • Delivers to 1 business address (no residential delivery)
  • Located in the Washington, DC metro area
  • Founded August 10, 1846; world's largest museum complex; 21 museums
  • Free admission to all museums; National Zoo
Entity Type
University
Facility
Post Office
Neighborhood
Washington Mall
Buildings
4

About ZIP Code 20560

The Smithsonian Institution operates under dedicated ZIP code 20560 in Washington, D.C. Founded on August 10, 1846, when Congress accepted the bequest of British scientist James Smithson to create an institution dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge. The Smithsonian is the world's largest museum, education, and research complex, comprising 21 museums and the National Zoo. Admission to all museums is free to the public. This postal designation has served the Smithsonian for over two decades.

Located in the Washington Mall area of Northwest Washington, the 0.05-square-mile boundary encompasses Smithsonian facilities on Constitution Avenue, Jefferson Drive, and L'Enfant Plaza. Postal records show 12 ZIP+4 codes routing to multiple buildings including the iconic Smithsonian Castle. Notable museums include the National Museum of Natural History, National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of American History, and National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Census County Business Patterns reports 17 establishments with 130 employees in this ZIP. Census demographic data is not available for this cultural institution zone. Washington is the valid mailing city for Smithsonian correspondence.

Business Data
Establishments:17
Employment:130
Delivery Points
Residential:0
Business:1

Named Buildings

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

Headsville Station on Constitution Smithsonian Institute on 9Th Smithsonian Institute on Jefferson Smithsonian Institute on Lenfant

Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[Street Address]
WASHINGTON, DC 20560
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 20560 has 0 residents and 0 households. Age detail is not available. Gender breakdown is not available. Race and ethnicity breakdown is not available.

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:0Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:0.0 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

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--00000000000000
Decennial Census0------------------0--------
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: 0

Male Median Age: 0

Female Median Age: 0

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Female000000000000000000
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*00%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:0100%
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:00%0.0 years
Females:00%0.0 years
Total:0100%0.0 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 2020-2024 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.

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, -666,666,666.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (63.60%). High school or higher is -666,666,666.00%, which is markedly below 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.

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 2020-2024 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 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty0.0%-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%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 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 20560 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 17 business establishments, employing about 138 people with an annual payroll of $4,753,000. 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:17Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,087,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,753,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:138Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 20560 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 20560, and is subdivided into the Washington, DC-MD division. It covers 0.113 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:0.113 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


20565 | | 20559

Schools in ZIP Code 20560


We could not locate which school district 20560 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are 0 public schools with a nearby mailing address, but we have located 5 public schools nearby. There are however 1 private school(s). 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
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
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center 1000 Constitution Ave Nw Nmnh Rm Ce-G50
Washington, DC 20560
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 20560


University Of The Potomac-Washington Dc Campus 1401 H Street Nw
Washington, DC 20005
Type: Post Secondary
The Chicago School 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-District Of Columbia 1133 15th St Nw
Washington, DC 20005
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-District Of Columbia 1133 15th Street Nw, Suite #200
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.

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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: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov