Washington city, DC

ZIP 20009 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Washington city, DC (20009)

Median Income

$140,555

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

-263

Wealth outflow

Population

49,997

Unemployment

2.6%

1.1pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net outflow of about 263 for ZIP 20009 (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

2.6%-29% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.2%-80% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

5.5%-53% vs US avg

1,520

Establishments

20,002

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
Wholesale trade0.7%
Retail trade3.7%
Transportation, utilities1.7%
Information5.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.6%
Professional, scientific, management31.7%
Education, health care, social14.5%
Arts, entertainment, food services4.3%
Other services10.7%
Public administration16.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 20009 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 6.9%, median income rose 0.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 6.5%.

Median Income

$140,555

+87% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate