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ZIP 20019

Pop. 63,380·District of Columbia·21st most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$1,976/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.4%
Month-over-Month
-3.3%
vs US Median
+$11
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ZIP 20019 · $1,976
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,440
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,390
Research median
$1,610/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
$23,712/yr
At $1,976/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.4% YoY, -3.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20019 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
63,380
Median income
$58,296
Median age
34.4
Renters
58.2%
Age distribution
28.1%
23%
24.5%
13.6%
Under 1828.1%
18–3423%
35–5424.5%
55–6410.8%
65+13.6%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
87%
White2.7%
Black87%
Hispanic8.4%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
13.3%
32.7%
26.2%
27.9%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma32.7%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+27.9%
Housing tenure
41.8%
58.2%
Owner41.8%
Renter58.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20019 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,524 → $1,976
up 29.7%
Income
$45,419 → $58,296
up 28.4%
Population
64,031 → 63,380
down 1.0%
Renter share
60.8% → 58.2%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
21.9% → 27.9%
+6.0 pts
Median age
33.2 → 34.4
+1.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 20019 in Washington, DC has shifted from $1,524 to $1,976, up 29.7% since 2021. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20019 in Washington, DC now reports about $58,296, up from $45,419 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 20019 in Washington, DC losing about 651 residents over the five-year window, down 1.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 60.8% to 58.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 21.9% to 27.9% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 20019 in Washington, DC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20019 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $1,976/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($58,296/yr), ZIP 20019 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20019?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20019 (Washington, DC) is $1,976. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20019 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20019's median rent of $1,976/mo is $11 (1%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20019 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20019 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #21 out of 22 ZIPs at $1,976/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20019?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,976/mo in ZIP 20019. The local median household income is $58,296/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20019?

Rent in ZIP 20019 has increased 5.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20019 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20019 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,976/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($58,296/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20019 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 20019 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.2% of ZIP 20019 households are renters, while 41.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20019 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20019 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20019 is more affordable than Washington overall. At $1,976/mo, it's $556 below the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20019 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20019 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,976/mo, rent takes ~41% of ZIP 20019's median household income ($58,296/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20019 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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