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ZIP 20004

Pop. 1,831·District of Columbia·5th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,657/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$692
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 20004 · $2,657
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,139
1 BR
$2,208
2 BR
$2,460
3 BR
$3,102
4 BR+
$3,652
Research median
$2,460/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
$31,884/yr
At $2,657/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.9% YoY, -1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20004 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 95.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,831
Median income
$184,792
Median age
42.2
Renters
57.4%
Age distribution
30.1%
37.8%
19.8%
Under 181.5%
18–3430.1%
35–5437.8%
55–6410.8%
65+19.8%
Gender
58.4%
41.6%
Male58.4%
Female41.6%
Race & ethnicity
77.7%
White77.7%
Black9.9%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian4.8%
Education (25+)
95.6%
HS diploma1.9%
Some college2.5%
Bachelor's+95.6%
Housing tenure
42.6%
57.4%
Owner42.6%
Renter57.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20004 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Income
$132,292 → $184,792
up 39.7%
Population
1,685 → 1,831
up 8.7%
Renter share
60% → 57.4%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
91.2% → 95.6%
+4.4 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $132,292 in 2021 to $184,792 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 1,685 to 1,831 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.7% change. About 57.4% of households rent today, against 60% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 91.2% to 95.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20004 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,657/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,208/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($184,792/yr), ZIP 20004 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20004?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20004 (Washington, DC) is $2,657. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20004 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20004's median rent of $2,657/mo is $692 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20004 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20004 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #5 out of 22 ZIPs tracked at $2,657/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20004?

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 $2,657/mo in ZIP 20004. The local median household income is $184,792/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20004?

Rent in ZIP 20004 has decreased 2.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 20004 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20004 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,657/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($184,792/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20004 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20004 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.4% of ZIP 20004 households are renters, while 42.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20004 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20004 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20004 is pricier than Washington as a whole. At $2,657/mo, it's $125 above the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20004 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20004 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,657/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 20004's median household income ($184,792/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20004 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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