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ZIP 20005

Pop. 13,131·District of Columbia·3rd most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,814/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
+$849
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ZIP 20005 · $2,814
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,530
1 BR
$2,610
2 BR
$2,910
3 BR
$3,670
4 BR+
$4,320
Research median
$2,910/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
$33,768/yr
At $2,814/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20005 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 80.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,131
Median income
$116,724
Median age
34.9
Renters
68.5%
Age distribution
44.7%
31.2%
Under 185.8%
18–3444.7%
35–5431.2%
55–649.8%
65+8.6%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
60.3%
18.6%
White60.3%
Black9.2%
Hispanic18.6%
Asian8.9%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
80.3%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma5.5%
Some college6%
Bachelor's+80.3%
Housing tenure
31.5%
68.5%
Owner31.5%
Renter68.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20005 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,037 → $2,814
up 38.1%
Income
$98,755 → $116,724
up 18.2%
Population
13,444 → 13,131
down 2.3%
Renter share
71.9% → 68.5%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
78.2% → 80.3%
+2.1 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 20005 in Washington, DC has climbed by $777 per month, settling near $2,814 after starting the period at $2,037. Household income in the area moved from $98,755 to $116,724 across the same window, up 18.2% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,444 to 13,131 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 68.5% of households rent today, against 71.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 78.2% to 80.3%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 20005 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 20005 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,814/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,910/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($116,724/yr), ZIP 20005 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20005?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20005 (Washington, DC) is $2,814. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20005 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20005's median rent of $2,814/mo is $849 (43%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20005 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20005 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #3 out of 22 ZIPs tracked at $2,814/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20005?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,814/mo in ZIP 20005. The local median household income is $116,724/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20005?

Rent in ZIP 20005 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20005 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20005 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,814/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($116,724/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20005 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20005 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.5% of ZIP 20005 households are renters, while 31.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20005 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20005 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20005 is pricier than Washington as a whole. At $2,814/mo, it's $282 above the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20005 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20005 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,814/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 20005's median household income ($116,724/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20005 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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