Population 44,847 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 20001
| Period | ZIP 20001 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.07 | 2.73 | 2.19 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.13 | 2.82 | 2.29 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.86 | 2.38 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.81 | 2.77 | 2.09 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.26 | +0.04 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 20001 are small: just 1.81 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.07, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 20001
| Period | ZIP 20001 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.6 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.5 | 37.6 | 35.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.9 | 38.5 | 35.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.6 | 39.2 | 36.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.0 | +2.2 | +0.2 | +2.3 |
ZIP 20001 is young: half of its residents are under 32.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. ZIP 20001 has the youngest population of any District of Columbia ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 20001
| Period | ZIP 20001 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 10.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.0% | 10.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 20001: 8.0% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 4.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 20001
Renters in ZIP 20001
| Period | ZIP 20001 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.4% | 34.0% | 56.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.6% | 36.6% | 58.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.4% | 36.8% | 58.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.9% | 36.3% | 58.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 20001 rent: 66.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About one in five owners (19.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 20001
| Period | ZIP 20001 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 8.7% | 13.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 7.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 6.6% | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 20001 is close to the national rate: 11.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider Washington area (5.9%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 20001
| Period | ZIP 20001 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1977 | 1952 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1978 | 1954 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1979 | 1957 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1982 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +6 | +10 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 20001 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 20001
| Period | ZIP 20001 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,088 | $1,470 | $1,166 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,400 | $1,583 | $1,368 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,000 | $1,907 | $1,677 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,524 | $2,236 | $2,078 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,437 | +$766 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 20001 costs $2,524 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,437 a month from 2006–10, a 132% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.3% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 20001
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 20001
| Period | ZIP 20001 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.4% | 46.6% | 47.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.7% | 48.2% | 52.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.8% | 51.0% | 58.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.8% | 53.9% | 63.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +28.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +16.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 20001: 76.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 28.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 20001
| Period | ZIP 20001 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 89.4% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 90.2% | 88.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 90.8% | 91.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 91.2% | 92.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 20001: 95.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 11.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 20001
| Period | ZIP 20001 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 6.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 4.7% | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 4.8% | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 20001 has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other District of Columbia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 10.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 20001 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 20001 | 1.81 | 32.6 | 8.0% | 66.9% | 11.1% | 1975 | $2,524 | 76.8% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 20005 | 1.49 | 36.0 | 4.6% | 67.3% | 7.9% | 1973 | $2,422 | 81.0% | 90.6% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 20059 | 1.92 | 19.0 | 6.8% | 33.3% | 11.4% | 1938 | $2,140 | 73.5% | 98.4% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 20223 | 1.38 | 40.3 | 9.9% | 53.4% | 17.0% | 2011 | $3,391 | 87.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 20004 | 1.45 | 42.0 | 9.9% | 60.8% | 20.7% | 1996 | $3,247 | 93.1% | 99.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 20009 | 1.75 | 35.2 | 7.8% | 65.4% | 8.5% | 1956 | $2,446 | 82.1% | 95.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 20045 | 1.43 | 41.8 | 9.9% | 65.0% | 21.2% | 1996 | $3,455 | 90.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 20036 | 1.21 | 36.9 | 1.7% | 62.6% | 12.9% | 1965 | $2,308 | 94.3% | 99.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 20422 | 1.53 | 86.1 | 1.7% | 80.2% | 34.7% | 1938 | $2,610 | 54.9% | 90.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 20002 | 2.01 | 33.8 | 8.8% | 61.5% | 10.3% | 1962 | $2,270 | 71.3% | 93.9% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 20006 | 1.36 | 20.4 | 9.9% | 99.4% | 14.7% | 1967 | $1,982 | 79.1% | 95.8% | 16.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 20001. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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