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ZIP 20012

Pop. 17,519·District of Columbia·12th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,458/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$493
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ZIP 20012 · $2,458
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$1,770
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,770/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
$29,496/yr
At $2,458/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.2% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20012 (Washington, DC) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,519
Median income
$121,418
Median age
40.2
Renters
34.9%
Age distribution
24.5%
17.8%
29.1%
18.2%
Under 1824.5%
18–3417.8%
35–5429.1%
55–6410.3%
65+18.2%
Gender
44.8%
55.2%
Male44.8%
Female55.2%
Race & ethnicity
22.8%
53.1%
18.4%
White22.8%
Black53.1%
Hispanic18.4%
Asian1.3%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
14.8%
15.6%
60.2%
No HS diploma9.4%
HS diploma14.8%
Some college15.6%
Bachelor's+60.2%
Housing tenure
65.1%
34.9%
Owner65.1%
Renter34.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20012 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Income
$109,737 → $121,418
up 10.6%
Population
17,526 → 17,519
up 0.0%
Renter share
40% → 34.9%
-5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
58.6% → 60.2%
+1.6 pts

Household income in the area moved from $109,737 to $121,418 across the same window, up 10.6% versus 2021. Renters now make up 34.9% of households, compared with 40% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20012 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,458/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,770/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($121,418/yr), ZIP 20012 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20012?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20012 (Washington, DC) is $2,458. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20012 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20012's median rent of $2,458/mo is $493 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20012 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20012 falls in the middle range for District of Columbia, ranking #12 out of 22 ZIPs at $2,458/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20012?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,458/mo in ZIP 20012. The local median household income is $121,418/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20012?

Rent in ZIP 20012 has increased 8.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20012 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20012 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,458/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($121,418/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20012 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20012 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.9% of ZIP 20012 households are renters, while 65.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20012 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20012 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20012 is more affordable than Washington overall. At $2,458/mo, it's $74 below the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20012 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20012 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,458/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 20012's median household income ($121,418/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20012 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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