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ZIP 20008

Pop. 29,434·District of Columbia·17th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,213/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+5.7%
vs US Median
+$248
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ZIP 20008 · $2,213
More expensive than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,783
1 BR
$1,837
2 BR
$2,048
3 BR
$2,586
4 BR+
$3,041
Research median
$2,048/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
$26,556/yr
At $2,213/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20008 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 90.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,434
Median income
$125,212
Median age
39.2
Renters
63.6%
Age distribution
13.9%
29.2%
28.7%
18.2%
Under 1813.9%
18–3429.2%
35–5428.7%
55–649.9%
65+18.2%
Gender
44%
56%
Male44%
Female56%
Race & ethnicity
68.7%
White68.7%
Black9.2%
Hispanic11.4%
Asian7.9%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
90.4%
No HS diploma1.2%
HS diploma2.1%
Some college6.3%
Bachelor's+90.4%
Housing tenure
36.4%
63.6%
Owner36.4%
Renter63.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20008 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,798 → $2,213
up 23.1%
Income
$119,681 → $125,212
up 4.6%
Population
30,461 → 29,434
down 3.4%
Renter share
63.3% → 63.6%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
89.2% → 90.4%
+1.2 pts
Median age
38.2 → 39.2
+1.0 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 20008 in Washington, DC stood at $1,798 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,213, reflecting a 23.1% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $119,681 to $125,212 across the same window, up 4.6% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 30,461 residents to roughly 29,434. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 20008 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 20008 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,213/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,837/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,048/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($125,212/yr), ZIP 20008 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20008?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20008 (Washington, DC) is $2,213. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20008 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20008's median rent of $2,213/mo is $248 (13%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20008 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20008 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #17 out of 22 ZIPs at $2,213/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20008?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,213/mo in ZIP 20008. The local median household income is $125,212/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20008?

Rent in ZIP 20008 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20008 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20008 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,213/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($125,212/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20008 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20008 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 63.6% of ZIP 20008 households are renters, while 36.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20008 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20008 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20008 is more affordable than Washington overall. At $2,213/mo, it's $319 below the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20008 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20008 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,213/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 20008's median household income ($125,212/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20008 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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