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ZIP 20012 — 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 (20012)
Median Income
$128,234
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
-93
Wealth outflow
Population
17,662
Unemployment
6.2%
2.5pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net outflow of about 93 for ZIP 20012 (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 20012 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 3.9%, median income rose 4.3% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 6.5%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $128,234 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% |
| Establishments | 315 |
| Employees | 5,500 |