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Population and households in ZIP 20036
Household size in ZIP 20036
| Period | ZIP 20036 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.40 | 2.73 | 2.19 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.46 | 2.82 | 2.29 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.41 | 2.86 | 2.38 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.21 | 2.77 | 2.09 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | +0.04 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
ZIP 20036 is a place of small households, averaging 1.21 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 1.40 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other District of Columbia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has smaller households.
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 20036
| Period | ZIP 20036 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.9 | 37.6 | 35.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 38.5 | 35.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.9 | 39.2 | 36.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.2 | +0.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 20036 is 36.9 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and 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 20036
| Period | ZIP 20036 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 1.6% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 10.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 10.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 1.7% of households in ZIP 20036, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other District of Columbia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 20036
Renters in ZIP 20036
| Period | ZIP 20036 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.7% | 34.0% | 56.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.3% | 36.6% | 58.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 65.3% | 36.8% | 58.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.6% | 36.3% | 58.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 20036 rent: 62.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 24.0% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.0 points, even as the national share rose.
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 20036
| Period | ZIP 20036 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 8.7% | 13.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 7.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.9% | 6.6% | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 20036: 12.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 20036
| Period | ZIP 20036 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1977 | 1952 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1978 | 1954 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1979 | 1957 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1982 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +10 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 20036 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, 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 1960 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 20036
| Period | ZIP 20036 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,618 | $1,470 | $1,166 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,818 | $1,583 | $1,368 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,092 | $1,907 | $1,677 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,308 | $2,236 | $2,078 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$690 | +$766 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 20036 pays $2,308 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $690 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.4% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest 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 20036
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 20036
| Period | ZIP 20036 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.2% | 46.6% | 47.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 86.2% | 48.2% | 52.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 87.3% | 51.0% | 58.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 53.9% | 63.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +16.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 20036: 94.3% 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. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 16.1 points, in line with the national trend. No other District of Columbia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher 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 20036
| Period | ZIP 20036 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 89.4% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.6% | 90.2% | 88.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 90.8% | 91.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.7% | 91.2% | 92.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 20036: 99.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 20036 has the highest share of high school graduates of any District of Columbia ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
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 20036
| Period | ZIP 20036 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 6.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.8% | 4.7% | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.8% | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 20036 has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other District of Columbia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 20036 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 20036 | 1.21 | 36.9 | 1.7% | 62.6% | 12.9% | 1965 | $2,308 | 94.3% | 99.7% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 20005 | 1.49 | 36.0 | 4.6% | 67.3% | 7.9% | 1973 | $2,422 | 81.0% | 90.6% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 20037 | 1.46 | 36.2 | 3.2% | 69.1% | 14.1% | 1979 | $2,522 | 90.1% | 99.1% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 20052 | 1.14 | 25.2 | 8.6% | 72.2% | 27.9% | 1986 | $2,463 | 87.4% | 98.7% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 20006 | 1.36 | 20.4 | 9.9% | 99.4% | 14.7% | 1967 | $1,982 | 79.1% | 95.8% | 16.7% |
| 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 20223 | 1.38 | 40.3 | 9.9% | 53.4% | 17.0% | 2011 | $3,391 | 87.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 20001 | 1.81 | 32.6 | 8.0% | 66.9% | 11.1% | 1975 | $2,524 | 76.8% | 95.1% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 20004 | 1.45 | 42.0 | 9.9% | 60.8% | 20.7% | 1996 | $3,247 | 93.1% | 99.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 20059 | 1.92 | 19.0 | 6.8% | 33.3% | 11.4% | 1938 | $2,140 | 73.5% | 98.4% | 3.3% |
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 20036. 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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