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Household size in ZIP 20037
| Period | ZIP 20037 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.55 | 2.73 | 2.19 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.53 | 2.82 | 2.29 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.66 | 2.86 | 2.38 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.46 | 2.77 | 2.09 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.04 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 20037 are small: just 1.46 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 1.55, mirroring the country. Only one 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 20037
| Period | ZIP 20037 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4 | 37.0 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.3 | 37.6 | 35.6 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.3 | 38.5 | 35.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.2 | 39.2 | 36.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.2 | +0.2 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 20037 is 36.2 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 33.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
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 20037
| Period | ZIP 20037 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 11.3% | 14.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 10.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 10.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.2% of households in ZIP 20037, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only one 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 20037
Renters in ZIP 20037
| Period | ZIP 20037 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.2% | 34.0% | 56.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 67.8% | 36.6% | 58.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.4% | 36.8% | 58.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.1% | 36.3% | 58.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 20037 rent: 69.1% 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 four in ten owners (40.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.9 points, 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 20037
| Period | ZIP 20037 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 8.7% | 13.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 7.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 6.6% | 10.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.8 pts | −3.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.1% of the housing in ZIP 20037, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 20037
| Period | ZIP 20037 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1977 | 1952 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1978 | 1954 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1979 | 1957 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1982 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +10 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 20037 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the center has the oldest housing. Only two of the 20 District of Columbia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 20037
| Period | ZIP 20037 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,474 | $1,470 | $1,166 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,776 | $1,583 | $1,368 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,126 | $1,907 | $1,677 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,522 | $2,236 | $2,078 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,048 | +$766 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 20037 costs $2,522 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,048 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 37.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the west.
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 20037
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 20037
| Period | ZIP 20037 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.6% | 46.6% | 47.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 85.6% | 48.2% | 52.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 51.0% | 58.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 90.1% | 53.9% | 63.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +7.3 pts | +16.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 20037: 90.1% 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 has risen 8.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only two of the 20 District of Columbia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have 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 20037
| Period | ZIP 20037 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.6% | 89.4% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.2% | 90.2% | 88.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 90.8% | 91.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.1% | 91.2% | 92.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +6.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 20037: 99.1% 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 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other District of Columbia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has a higher 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 20037
| Period | ZIP 20037 | Washington area | District of Columbia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.5% | 5.9% | 10.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 6.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.7% | 7.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.8% | 7.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 20037 is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 20037 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 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 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 20045 | 1.43 | 41.8 | 9.9% | 65.0% | 21.2% | 1996 | $3,455 | 90.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| ZIP 20057 | 1.99 | 19.7 | 9.9% | 58.5% | 10.1% | 1958 | $1,954 | 15.2% | 100.0% | 9.1% |
| ZIP 20223 | 1.38 | 40.3 | 9.9% | 53.4% | 17.0% | 2011 | $3,391 | 87.3% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 22209 | 1.71 | 34.4 | 1.9% | 69.8% | 12.8% | 1986 | $2,320 | 83.5% | 97.2% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 20009 | 1.75 | 35.2 | 7.8% | 65.4% | 8.5% | 1956 | $2,446 | 82.1% | 95.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 20007 | 2.01 | 40.1 | 3.7% | 43.6% | 12.6% | 1951 | $2,571 | 87.2% | 97.8% | 2.9% |
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 20037. 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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