ZIP Code 20591 in Washington, DC

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Washington, District of Columbia
Names to Avoid:
Dept Transportation
County:District Of Columbia County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:2:12:21 AM
Population:15 [See All]
Area Codes:202 / 771
Classification:Unique [Company/Government]
Coordinates:38.8951, -77.0369
Land Area:0.01 sq mi
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20591 - Department Transportation

Washington, DC | District of Columbia County | Institution

Department Transportation

Entity TypeInstitution
LocationWashington, DC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
FacilityPost Office
Coordinates38.8869, -77.0230
CoverageSingle point (Coordinates mark the primary delivery location)
Key Facts
  • Single-entity ZIP serving Department Transportation
  • Mail processed at dedicated Post Office
  • Includes Faa and Federal Aviation Administration
  • Mail serves 10 business establishments employing around 134 people
  • Delivers to 1 business address (no residential delivery)
  • Located in the Washington, DC metro area
  • Federal aviation safety agency
Entity Type
Institution
Facility
Post Office
Neighborhood
Southwest Employment Area
Buildings
2

About ZIP Code 20591

The Federal Aviation Administration headquarters at 800 Independence Avenue SW operates under dedicated ZIP code 20591 in Washington's Southwest Employment Area. An operating administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation, the FAA regulates civil aviation, oversees the nation's air traffic control system, certifies aircraft and pilots, and develops air safety standards. Postal records confirm the Federal Aviation Administration as a delivery point on Independence Avenue. This postal designation has served FAA headquarters for over two decades.

The 2020 Census counted 15 residents within this ZIP, with a median age of 41.5 years, likely reflecting a small residential enclave adjacent to federal offices. Census employment data shows 134 workers at 10 establishments, representing a fraction of the FAA's total workforce of approximately 45,000 employees nationwide. Washington is the valid mailing city for this designation.

Census Data
Population:15
Median Age:41.5
Housing Units:1
Business Data
Establishments:10
Employment:134
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 Federal Aviation Administration on Independence

Address Format

[Recipient Name]
[Street Address]
WASHINGTON, DC 20591
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 20591 has 15 residents and 1 households (average 15.00 persons per household). The median age is 41.5 years, significantly older than the state (33.9) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 53.3% male and 46.7% female, which is higher than the state male share (46.8%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Hispanic or Latino (26.7%) and White (13.3%, much lower than the state average of 39.6% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.7%, which is much higher than the state average (11.3%).

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:15Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:0Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,500.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:1Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:15.00Source: 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------------------15------
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: 41.5

Male Median Age: 40.5

Female Median Age: 41.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male100020011100001001
Female101000011000020100
Total201020022100021101
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:216.67%
Black:216.67%
Hispanic:*433.33%
Asian:216.67%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:216.67%
Total:12100%
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:853.33%40.5 years
Females:746.67%41.5 years
Total:15100%41.5 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 20591 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 105 people with an annual payroll of $8,847,000. 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:10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$2,247,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$8,847,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:105Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 20591 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 20591, and is subdivided into the Washington, DC-MD division. It covers 0.01 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:0.01 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


20593 | | 20590

Schools in ZIP Code 20591


We could not locate which school district 20591 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.

Goodwill Excel Center Pcs 1776 G Street Nw
Washington, DC 20006
District: UnknownNearby
School Without Walls Hs 2130 G St. Nw
Washington, DC 20037
District: District of Columbia Public SchoolsNearby
Basis Dc Pcs 410 8th Street Nw
Washington, DC 20004
District: UnknownNearby
Thomson Es 1200 L St. Nw
Washington, DC 20005
District: District of Columbia Public SchoolsNearby
Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center 1050 21st Street Nw
Washington, DC 20036
District: District of Columbia Public SchoolsNearby
Triangle Tots 1300 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20229
District: Private SchoolNearby
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center 1000 Constitution Ave Nw Nmnh Rm Ce-G50
Washington, DC 20560
District: Private SchoolNearby
Emerson Preparatory School 1718 Connecitcut Ave Nw
Washington, DC 20009
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 20591


University Of The Potomac-Washington Dc Campus 1401 H Street Nw
Washington, DC 20005
Type: Post Secondary
Arizona State University - Washington, D.c. 1800 I Street North West
Washington, DC 20006-5407
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
George Washington University 1918 F Street, Nw
Washington, DC 20052
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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    • 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]
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