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ZIP 20009

Pop. 50,150·District of Columbia·4th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,727/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
+$762
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ZIP 20009 · $2,727
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,196
1 BR
$2,263
2 BR
$2,525
3 BR
$3,185
4 BR+
$3,747
Research median
$2,525/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
$32,724/yr
At $2,727/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20009 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 82.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
50,150
Median income
$146,664
Median age
34.4
Renters
64.7%
Age distribution
42.4%
30.5%
Under 189.9%
18–3442.4%
35–5430.5%
55–648.1%
65+9.2%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
56.8%
15.2%
17.7%
White56.8%
Black15.2%
Hispanic17.7%
Asian5.6%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
82.8%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma6.4%
Some college6.5%
Bachelor's+82.8%
Housing tenure
35.3%
64.7%
Owner35.3%
Renter64.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20009 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,189 → $2,727
up 24.6%
Income
$120,493 → $146,664
up 21.7%
Population
51,288 → 50,150
down 2.2%
Renter share
67.1% → 64.7%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
82.4% → 82.8%
+0.4 pts
Median age
33.8 → 34.4
+0.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 20009 in Washington, DC has climbed by $538 per month, settling near $2,727 after starting the period at $2,189. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20009 in Washington, DC now reports about $146,664, up from $120,493 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 51,288 to 50,150 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. About 64.7% of households rent today, against 67.1% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 20009 in Washington, DC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20009 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,727/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,263/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,525/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($146,664/yr), ZIP 20009 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20009?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20009 (Washington, DC) is $2,727. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20009 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20009's median rent of $2,727/mo is $762 (39%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20009 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20009 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #4 out of 22 ZIPs tracked at $2,727/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20009?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,727/mo in ZIP 20009. The local median household income is $146,664/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20009?

Rent in ZIP 20009 has increased 4.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20009 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20009 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,727/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($146,664/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20009 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20009 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.7% of ZIP 20009 households are renters, while 35.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20009 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20009 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20009 is pricier than Washington as a whole. At $2,727/mo, it's $195 above the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20009 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20009 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,727/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 20009's median household income ($146,664/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20009 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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