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ZIP Code 20011 — Washington city, DC Demographics & Data

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

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
66,951
Median Income
$108,377
+44% vs US avg
Home Value
$722,200
+107% vs US avg
Median Rent
$1,492
+28% vs US avg
Median Age
37.6 yrs
-3% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
GermanEthiopianIrish
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Location
Coordinates
38.9525, -77.0230
Elevation
50 ft
Land Area
4.9 sq mi
Water Area
0.0 sq mi (1% water)

At a glance

Population
66,951
Density
N/A
Median income
$108,377
+44% vs US avg
Home value
$722,200
+107% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,492
+28% vs US avg
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Overview of ZIP Code 20011

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What to know about ZIP 20011

ZIP code 20011 covers Washington, DC in District of Columbia with a population of about 66,951.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.6 (near the U.S. median).

It sits in telephone area codes 202, 771; U.S. House district DC-98; the WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) media market.

Local search focus: University

Washington, DC sits in a university / college context (near the catholic university of america (1.9 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Washington, DC

Median household income in ZIP 20011 is about $108,377 — about 44% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.1%; unemployment rate near 6.3%; 54.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 21.0 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Public administration, and Other services; about 29.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 14.3 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 20011

Median home value is about $722,200 — about 107% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,492 (about 28% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 53.9% (about 11.5 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 20011 in Washington, DC, a household would need roughly $199,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $4,639. That is about 84% above the local median household income ($108,377), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Washington city, DC as Relatively High (composite score 97.6), which is among the highest nationally. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (97.4) and hurricane (96.0). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Washington city, DC show little to no average snow and around 45.6 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net outflow of about 352 for ZIP 20011 (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.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport DCA (7.0 miles (11.2 km)) · The Catholic University of America (1.9 miles (3.0 km)) · Civil War Defenses of Washington (0.9 miles (1.4 km)) · VA: Washington DC Vet Center (0.9 miles (1.4 km))

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