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ZIP 20001

Pop. 44,616·District of Columbia·6th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,647/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$682
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ZIP 20001 · $2,647
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,130
1 BR
$2,201
2 BR
$2,450
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,637
Research median
$2,450/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,764/yr
At $2,647/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.6% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20001 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 77.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,616
Median income
$138,059
Median age
32.6
Renters
66.6%
Age distribution
48.3%
27.5%
Under 188.9%
18–3448.3%
35–5427.5%
55–647.1%
65+8.2%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
47.6%
30.7%
White47.6%
Black30.7%
Hispanic11%
Asian7.9%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
77.5%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma8.9%
Some college8.7%
Bachelor's+77.5%
Housing tenure
33.4%
66.6%
Owner33.4%
Renter66.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20001 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,196 → $2,647
up 20.5%
Income
$126,290 → $138,059
up 9.3%
Population
45,551 → 44,616
down 2.1%
Renter share
65.7% → 66.6%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
73.8% → 77.5%
+3.7 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 20001 in Washington, DC has increased from $2,196 to $2,647, a 20.5% change over five years. Median household income rose from $126,290 to $138,059 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.3% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 45,551 residents to roughly 44,616. College-educated residents now make up 77.5% of adults here, versus 73.8% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 20001 in Washington, DC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20001 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,647/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,201/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,450/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($138,059/yr), ZIP 20001 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20001?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20001 (Washington, DC) is $2,647. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20001 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20001's median rent of $2,647/mo is $682 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20001 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20001 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #6 out of 22 ZIPs tracked at $2,647/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20001?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,647/mo in ZIP 20001. The local median household income is $138,059/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20001?

Rent in ZIP 20001 has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20001 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20001 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,647/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($138,059/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20001 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20001 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.6% of ZIP 20001 households are renters, while 33.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20001 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20001 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20001 is pricier than Washington as a whole. At $2,647/mo, it's $115 above the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20001 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20001 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,647/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 20001's median household income ($138,059/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20001 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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