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ZIP 20010

Pop. 31,808·District of Columbia·11th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,542/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.6%
Month-over-Month
+8.7%
vs US Median
+$577
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ZIP 20010 · $2,542
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,060
1 BR
$2,130
2 BR
$2,370
3 BR
$2,990
4 BR+
$3,520
Research median
$2,370/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
$30,504/yr
At $2,542/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +8.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20010 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 66.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,808
Median income
$114,126
Median age
33.2
Renters
59%
Age distribution
20.7%
33.6%
29.1%
Under 1820.7%
18–3433.6%
35–5429.1%
55–647.3%
65+9.3%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
40.8%
21.5%
28%
White40.8%
Black21.5%
Hispanic28%
Asian6.6%
Other3%
Education (25+)
12.1%
12.5%
66.3%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma9.1%
Some college12.5%
Bachelor's+66.3%
Housing tenure
41%
59%
Owner41%
Renter59%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20010 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,019 → $2,542
up 25.9%
Income
$106,241 → $114,126
up 7.4%
Population
33,656 → 31,808
down 5.5%
Renter share
60.4% → 59%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
63.8% → 66.3%
+2.5 pts
Median age
32.6 → 33.2
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 20010 in Washington, DC has climbed from $2,019 to $2,542, a 25.9% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $114,126 today, compared with $106,241 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 5.5% since 2021, moving from about 33,656 residents to roughly 31,808. College-educated residents now make up 66.3% of adults here, versus 63.8% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20010 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,542/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($114,126/yr), ZIP 20010 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20010?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20010 (Washington, DC) is $2,542. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20010 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20010's median rent of $2,542/mo is $577 (29%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20010 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20010 falls in the middle range for District of Columbia, ranking #11 out of 22 ZIPs at $2,542/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20010?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,542/mo in ZIP 20010. The local median household income is $114,126/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20010?

Rent in ZIP 20010 has increased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20010 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20010 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,542/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($114,126/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20010 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20010 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59% of ZIP 20010 households are renters, while 41% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20010 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20010 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20010 is pricier than Washington as a whole. At $2,542/mo, it's $10 above the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20010 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20010 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,542/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 20010's median household income ($114,126/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20010 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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