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ZIP 20002

Pop. 72,397·District of Columbia·13th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,394/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$429
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ZIP 20002 · $2,394
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,160
1 BR
$2,220
2 BR
$2,480
3 BR
$3,130
4 BR+
$3,680
Research median
$2,480/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
$28,728/yr
At $2,394/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20002 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 71.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
72,397
Median income
$120,337
Median age
33.4
Renters
61.7%
Age distribution
16.8%
38.4%
28.1%
Under 1816.8%
18–3438.4%
35–5428.1%
55–648.5%
65+8.2%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
42.2%
38.7%
White42.2%
Black38.7%
Hispanic9%
Asian4.4%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
12.1%
71.2%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma10.9%
Some college12.1%
Bachelor's+71.2%
Housing tenure
38.3%
61.7%
Owner38.3%
Renter61.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20002 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,952 → $2,394
up 22.6%
Income
$98,391 → $120,337
up 22.3%
Population
68,201 → 72,397
up 6.2%
Renter share
61.6% → 61.7%
+0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
66.1% → 71.2%
+5.1 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 20002 in Washington, DC has shifted from $1,952 to $2,394, up 22.6% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $98,391 to $120,337 across the same window, up 22.3% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 20002 in Washington, DC adding about 4,196 residents over the five-year window, up 6.2% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 66.1% to 71.2% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 20002 in Washington, DC look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20002 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,394/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,480/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($120,337/yr), ZIP 20002 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20002?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20002 (Washington, DC) is $2,394. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20002 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20002's median rent of $2,394/mo is $429 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20002 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20002 falls in the middle range for District of Columbia, ranking #13 out of 22 ZIPs at $2,394/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20002?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,394/mo in ZIP 20002. The local median household income is $120,337/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20002?

Rent in ZIP 20002 has increased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20002 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20002 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,394/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($120,337/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20002 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20002 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.7% of ZIP 20002 households are renters, while 38.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20002 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20002 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20002 is more affordable than Washington overall. At $2,394/mo, it's $138 below the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20002 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20002 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,394/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 20002's median household income ($120,337/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20002 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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