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ZIP 20011

Pop. 67,434·District of Columbia·16th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,251/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.5%
vs US Median
+$286
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ZIP 20011 · $2,251
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,770
1 BR
$1,820
2 BR
$2,030
3 BR
$2,560
4 BR+
$3,010
Research median
$2,030/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
$27,012/yr
At $2,251/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20011 (Washington, DC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 55.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
67,434
Median income
$110,309
Median age
38
Renters
43.8%
Age distribution
25.1%
19.2%
32.2%
13.5%
Under 1825.1%
18–3419.2%
35–5432.2%
55–6410%
65+13.5%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
20.8%
50%
22.5%
White20.8%
Black50%
Hispanic22.5%
Asian2%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
16.2%
18.6%
55.2%
No HS diploma9.9%
HS diploma16.2%
Some college18.6%
Bachelor's+55.2%
Housing tenure
56.2%
43.8%
Owner56.2%
Renter43.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20011 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,764 → $2,251
up 27.6%
Income
$86,614 → $110,309
up 27.4%
Population
67,386 → 67,434
up 0.1%
Renter share
48.2% → 43.8%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
49.2% → 55.2%
+6.0 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 20011 in Washington, DC has shifted from $1,764 to $2,251, up 27.6% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $86,614 to $110,309 between 2021 and 2024, a 27.4% shift. The renter share has eased from 48.2% to 43.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 49.2% to 55.2% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 20011 in Washington, DC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20011 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,251/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($110,309/yr), ZIP 20011 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20011?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20011 (Washington, DC) is $2,251. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20011 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20011's median rent of $2,251/mo is $286 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20011 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20011 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #16 out of 22 ZIPs at $2,251/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20011?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,251/mo in ZIP 20011. The local median household income is $110,309/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20011?

Rent in ZIP 20011 has increased 7.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20011 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20011 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,251/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($110,309/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20011 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20011 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.8% of ZIP 20011 households are renters, while 56.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20011 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20011 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20011 is more affordable than Washington overall. At $2,251/mo, it's $281 below the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20011 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20011 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,251/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 20011's median household income ($110,309/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20011 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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