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ZIP 20015

Pop. 15,653·District of Columbia·9th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,577/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
+$612
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ZIP 20015 · $2,577
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,920
1 BR
$1,980
2 BR
$2,210
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,280
Research median
$2,210/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
$30,924/yr
At $2,577/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.7% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20015 (Washington, DC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 87.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,653
Median income
$250,001
Median age
45.7
Renters
22.7%
Age distribution
24.9%
28.4%
12.7%
25.5%
Under 1824.9%
18–348.5%
35–5428.4%
55–6412.7%
65+25.5%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
68.9%
White68.9%
Black7.5%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian6.4%
Other7.6%
Education (25+)
87.1%
No HS diploma3.9%
HS diploma3.2%
Some college5.8%
Bachelor's+87.1%
Housing tenure
77.3%
22.7%
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20015 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,747 → $2,577
up 47.5%
Income
$201,635 → $250,001
up 24.0%
Population
15,677 → 15,653
down 0.2%
Renter share
22.7% → 22.7%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
85.8% → 87.1%
+1.3 pts
Median age
45.1 → 45.7
+0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 20015 in Washington, DC stood at $1,747 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,577, reflecting a 47.5% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $201,635 to $250,001 across the same window, up 24.0% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 20015 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 20015 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,577/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo.

At 12% of local median household income ($250,001/yr), ZIP 20015 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20015?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20015 (Washington, DC) is $2,577. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20015 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20015's median rent of $2,577/mo is $612 (31%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20015 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20015 falls in the middle range for District of Columbia, ranking #9 out of 22 ZIPs at $2,577/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20015?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,577/mo in ZIP 20015. The local median household income is $250,001/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20015?

Rent in ZIP 20015 has increased 17.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20015 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20015 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,577/mo, rent takes approximately 12% of the local median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20015 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20015 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.7% of ZIP 20015 households are renters, while 77.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20015 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20015 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20015 is pricier than Washington as a whole. At $2,577/mo, it's $45 above the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20015 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20015 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
12%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,577/mo, rent takes ~12% of ZIP 20015's median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20015 12%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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