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ZIP 20020

Pop. 53,005·District of Columbia·18th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,182/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+6.0%
vs US Median
+$217
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ZIP 20020 · $2,182
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,060
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,630/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
$26,184/yr
At $2,182/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +6.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20020 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,005
Median income
$54,032
Median age
33.7
Renters
69.8%
Age distribution
29.1%
22.8%
23.2%
12.3%
12.7%
Under 1829.1%
18–3422.8%
35–5423.2%
55–6412.3%
65+12.7%
Gender
43.6%
56.4%
Male43.6%
Female56.4%
Race & ethnicity
90.8%
White2.9%
Black90.8%
Hispanic3.1%
Asian0.5%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
12.5%
33.6%
26%
27.8%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma33.6%
Some college26%
Bachelor's+27.8%
Housing tenure
30.2%
69.8%
Owner30.2%
Renter69.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20020 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,484 → $2,182
up 47.0%
Income
$43,118 → $54,032
up 25.3%
Population
54,812 → 53,005
down 3.3%
Renter share
66.7% → 69.8%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
25.8% → 27.8%
+2.0 pts
Median age
33 → 33.7
+0.7 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 20020 in Washington, DC has shifted from $1,484 to $2,182, up 47.0% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $54,032 today, compared with $43,118 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 20020 in Washington, DC losing about 1,807 residents over the five-year window, down 3.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 66.7% to 69.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.8% to 27.8% across the same window. 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 20020 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,182/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 48% of local median household income ($54,032/yr), ZIP 20020 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20020?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20020 (Washington, DC) is $2,182. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20020 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20020's median rent of $2,182/mo is $217 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20020 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20020 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #18 out of 22 ZIPs at $2,182/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20020?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,182/mo in ZIP 20020. The local median household income is $54,032/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20020?

Rent in ZIP 20020 has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20020 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20020 is considered stretched for renters. At $2,182/mo, rent takes approximately 48% of the local median household income ($54,032/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20020 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 20020 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.8% of ZIP 20020 households are renters, while 30.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20020 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20020 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20020 is more affordable than Washington overall. At $2,182/mo, it's $350 below the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20020 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20020 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
48%
STRETCHED

At $2,182/mo, rent takes ~48% of ZIP 20020's median household income ($54,032/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20020 48%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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