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ZIP 20016

Pop. 32,730·District of Columbia·2nd most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,916/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.4%
vs US Median
+$951
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 20016 · $2,916
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,210
1 BR
$2,280
2 BR
$2,540
3 BR
$3,210
4 BR+
$3,770
Research median
$2,540/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
$34,992/yr
At $2,916/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.3% YoY, -1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20016 (Washington, DC) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 87.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,730
Median income
$178,920
Median age
42.7
Renters
35.4%
Age distribution
19.1%
24.3%
24%
22%
Under 1819.1%
18–3424.3%
35–5424%
55–6410.6%
65+22%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
75.5%
White75.5%
Black6.6%
Hispanic8.9%
Asian5.8%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
87.5%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma4.4%
Some college6.5%
Bachelor's+87.5%
Housing tenure
64.6%
35.4%
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20016 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,430 → $2,916
up 20.0%
Income
$156,783 → $178,920
up 14.1%
Population
34,422 → 32,730
down 4.9%
Renter share
34.7% → 35.4%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
88.2% → 87.5%
-0.7 pts
Median age
39.8 → 42.7
+2.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 20016 in Washington, DC paid around $2,430 a month. That figure now sits near $2,916, up 20.0% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $178,920 today, compared with $156,783 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 20016 in Washington, DC losing about 1,692 residents over the five-year window, down 4.9% on net. 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 20016 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,916/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,540/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($178,920/yr), ZIP 20016 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20016?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20016 (Washington, DC) is $2,916. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20016 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20016's median rent of $2,916/mo is $951 (48%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20016 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20016 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #2 out of 22 ZIPs tracked at $2,916/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20016?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $117,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,916/mo in ZIP 20016. The local median household income is $178,920/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20016?

Rent in ZIP 20016 has decreased 3.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 20016 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20016 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,916/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($178,920/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20016 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20016 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.4% of ZIP 20016 households are renters, while 64.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20016 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20016 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20016 is pricier than Washington as a whole. At $2,916/mo, it's $384 above the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20016 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20016 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,916/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 20016's median household income ($178,920/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20016 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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