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Population and households in ZIP 20020
Household size in ZIP 20020
| Period | ZIP 20020 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.73 | 2.19 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.56 | 2.82 | 2.29 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.86 | 2.38 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.77 | 2.09 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | +0.04 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
ZIP 20020 is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.44, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated 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 20020
| Period | ZIP 20020 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.0 | 37.6 | 35.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 38.5 | 35.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.4 | 39.2 | 36.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.2 | +0.2 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.4, ZIP 20020 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 crept up from 34.0 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northeast.
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 20020
| Period | ZIP 20020 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.5% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 27.2% | 10.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 30.8% | 10.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about three in ten households in ZIP 20020 (30.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 20020 has the highest share of single-parent households of any District of Columbia ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 20020
Renters in ZIP 20020
| Period | ZIP 20020 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.9% | 34.0% | 56.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.6% | 36.6% | 58.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.4% | 36.8% | 58.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 70.3% | 36.3% | 58.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 20020: 70.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 23.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other District of Columbia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher share of renters.
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 20020
| Period | ZIP 20020 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 8.7% | 13.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 7.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 6.6% | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 20020: 12.8% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 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 20020
| Period | ZIP 20020 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1977 | 1952 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1978 | 1954 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1979 | 1957 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1967 | 1982 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +10 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 20020 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1967, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 20020
| Period | ZIP 20020 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $894 | $1,470 | $1,166 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $987 | $1,583 | $1,368 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,140 | $1,907 | $1,677 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,356 | $2,236 | $2,078 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$462 | +$766 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 20020 costs $1,356 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $462 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Only one other District of Columbia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
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 20020
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 20020
| Period | ZIP 20020 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 46.6% | 47.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 48.2% | 52.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 51.0% | 58.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.0% | 53.9% | 63.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.7 pts | +7.3 pts | +16.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in ZIP 20020 (27.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 11.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only one other District of Columbia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
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 20020
| Period | ZIP 20020 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.0% | 89.4% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.3% | 90.2% | 88.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.8% | 90.8% | 91.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.4% | 91.2% | 92.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in ZIP 20020 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other District of Columbia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 20020
| Period | ZIP 20020 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 6.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.3% | 4.7% | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 4.8% | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 20020 runs well above the national rate: 12.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only two of the 20 District of Columbia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 20020 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 20020 | 2.34 | 34.4 | 30.8% | 70.3% | 12.8% | 1967 | $1,356 | 27.0% | 86.4% | 12.6% |
| ZIP 20003 | 1.76 | 35.0 | 7.5% | 62.4% | 12.3% | 1981 | $2,616 | 81.3% | 96.9% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 20373 | 3.49 | 21.7 | 1.5% | 100.0% | 3.8% | 1998 | $3,092 | 35.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 20032 | 2.31 | 35.2 | 24.7% | 77.3% | 10.5% | 1968 | $1,515 | 22.0% | 85.0% | 16.9% |
| ZIP 20319 | 1.36 | 54.8 | 4.7% | 28.8% | 20.4% | 1965 | $2,367 | 77.3% | 100.0% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 20024 | 1.57 | 36.5 | 9.2% | 68.8% | 16.3% | 1991 | $2,238 | 74.6% | 96.8% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 20019 | 2.44 | 35.0 | 24.9% | 57.7% | 10.8% | 1963 | $1,373 | 28.5% | 87.2% | 13.6% |
| ZIP 20748 | 2.53 | 42.1 | 15.9% | 43.8% | 6.2% | 1967 | $1,808 | 29.7% | 91.1% | 8.4% |
| ZIP 20002 | 2.01 | 33.8 | 8.8% | 61.5% | 10.3% | 1962 | $2,270 | 71.3% | 93.9% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 20746 | 2.06 | 44.7 | 15.3% | 63.6% | 7.6% | 1981 | $1,777 | 28.4% | 92.5% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 20745 | 2.53 | 39.9 | 14.9% | 53.6% | 8.7% | 1975 | $1,762 | 26.9% | 83.2% | 7.9% |
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 20020. 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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