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ZIP 20005 — Economy & Jobs
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends
Income & Economy in Washington city, DC (20005)
Median Income
$111,960
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
-68
Wealth outflow
Population
12,960
Unemployment
3.7%
0.0pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net outflow of about 68 for ZIP 20005 (Washington city, DC) on US5’s published series — more filers leaving than arriving in the measured period. Outflows can reflect housing costs, industry shifts, or retirement moves; use it as context alongside population and income trends.
Historical Trends in 20005 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 0.8%, median income fell 0.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 6.8%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,960 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| Establishments | 2,243 |
| Employees | 69,741 |