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Household size in ZIP 20009
| Period | ZIP 20009 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.77 | 2.73 | 2.19 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.90 | 2.82 | 2.29 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.90 | 2.86 | 2.38 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.75 | 2.77 | 2.09 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.04 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 20009 are small: just 1.75 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. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south.
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 20009
| Period | ZIP 20009 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.9 | 37.6 | 35.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.0 | 38.5 | 35.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.2 | 39.2 | 36.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.2 | +0.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.2, ZIP 20009 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 33.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 20009
| Period | ZIP 20009 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 10.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 10.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 20009: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, as it has 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 20009
Renters in ZIP 20009
| Period | ZIP 20009 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.1% | 34.0% | 56.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.1% | 36.6% | 58.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.2% | 36.8% | 58.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 65.4% | 36.3% | 58.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 20009: 65.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 22.2% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 20009
| Period | ZIP 20009 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 8.7% | 13.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 7.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 6.6% | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 20009 is close to the national rate: 8.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Washington area as a whole (5.9%). Vacancy is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, 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 20009
| Period | ZIP 20009 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1977 | 1952 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1978 | 1954 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1951 | 1979 | 1957 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1982 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +10 | +6 |
ZIP 20009 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1948 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the south.
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 20009
| Period | ZIP 20009 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,311 | $1,470 | $1,166 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,590 | $1,583 | $1,368 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,884 | $1,907 | $1,677 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,446 | $2,236 | $2,078 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,135 | +$766 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 20009 runs $2,446 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,135 a month since 2006–10, up 87%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 24.7% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 20009
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 20009
| Period | ZIP 20009 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.4% | 46.6% | 47.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 76.0% | 48.2% | 52.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 80.5% | 51.0% | 58.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 82.1% | 53.9% | 63.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +16.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 20009 is highly educated: about eight in ten adults 25 and older (82.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the northeast.
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 20009
| Period | ZIP 20009 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.5% | 89.4% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 90.2% | 88.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.6% | 90.8% | 91.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 91.2% | 92.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 20009: 95.4% 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 6.9 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 20009
| Period | ZIP 20009 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 4.7% | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 4.8% | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 20009 has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 20 District of Columbia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only two have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 20009 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 20009 | 1.75 | 35.2 | 7.8% | 65.4% | 8.5% | 1956 | $2,446 | 82.1% | 95.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 20036 | 1.21 | 36.9 | 1.7% | 62.6% | 12.9% | 1965 | $2,308 | 94.3% | 99.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 20010 | 2.31 | 33.6 | 10.4% | 58.1% | 10.1% | 1943 | $1,898 | 66.2% | 87.9% | 7.5% |
| 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 20001 | 1.81 | 32.6 | 8.0% | 66.9% | 11.1% | 1975 | $2,524 | 76.8% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 20037 | 1.46 | 36.2 | 3.2% | 69.1% | 14.1% | 1979 | $2,522 | 90.1% | 99.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 20223 | 1.38 | 40.3 | 9.9% | 53.4% | 17.0% | 2011 | $3,391 | 87.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 20422 | 1.53 | 86.1 | 1.7% | 80.2% | 34.7% | 1938 | $2,610 | 54.9% | 90.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 20052 | 1.14 | 25.2 | 8.6% | 72.2% | 27.9% | 1986 | $2,463 | 87.4% | 98.7% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 20045 | 1.43 | 41.8 | 9.9% | 65.0% | 21.2% | 1996 | $3,455 | 90.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
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 20009. 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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