Washington city, DC

ZIP 20006 — 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 (20006)

Median Income

$36,019

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

-7

Wealth outflow

Population

1,335

Unemployment

12.0%

8.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net outflow of about 7 for ZIP 20006 (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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

12.0%+225% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.0%

SNAP Benefits

2.9%-75% vs US avg

1,731

Establishments

47,185

Employees

~27 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Retail trade5.4%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.6%
Professional, scientific, management7.7%
Education, health care, social29.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services19.6%
Other services12.5%
Public administration16.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 20006 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 52.8%, median income fell 5.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased Infinity%.

Median Income

$36,019

-52% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate