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ZIP 20006

Pop. 1,362·District of Columbia·20th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,027/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$62
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 20006 · $2,027
More expensive than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,920
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,210
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,280
Research median
$2,210/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
$24,324/yr
At $2,027/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20006 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 86.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,362
Median income
$35,011
Median age
24.5
Renters
94.1%
Age distribution
86.8%
18–3486.8%
35–549.2%
55–643.2%
65+0.9%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
36.3%
42.4%
White36.3%
Black10.4%
Hispanic10.4%
Asian42.4%
Other0.5%
Education (25+)
86.1%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma1.4%
Some college9.6%
Bachelor's+86.1%
Housing tenure
94.1%
Owner5.9%
Renter94.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20006 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Income
$32,341 → $35,011
up 8.3%
Population
1,072 → 1,362
up 27.1%
Renter share
92.3% → 94.1%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
85.9% → 86.1%
+0.2 pts
Median age
25.6 → 24.5
-1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $35,011 today, compared with $32,341 five years earlier. The population has grown by 27.1% since 2021, moving from about 1,072 residents to roughly 1,362. Renters now make up 94.1% of households, compared with 92.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20006 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,027/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo.

At 69% of local median household income ($35,011/yr), ZIP 20006 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20006?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20006 (Washington, DC) is $2,027. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20006 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20006's median rent of $2,027/mo is $62 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20006 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20006 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #20 out of 22 ZIPs at $2,027/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20006?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,027/mo in ZIP 20006. The local median household income is $35,011/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20006?

Rent in ZIP 20006 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 20006 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20006 is considered expensive for renters. At $2,027/mo, rent takes approximately 69% of the local median household income ($35,011/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20006 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 20006 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 94.1% of ZIP 20006 households are renters, while 5.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20006 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20006 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20006 is more affordable than Washington overall. At $2,027/mo, it's $505 below the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20006 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20006 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
69%
EXPENSIVE

At $2,027/mo, rent takes ~69% of ZIP 20006's median household income ($35,011/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20006 69%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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