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ZIP 20024

Pop. 15,888·District of Columbia·14th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,378/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.9%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
+$413
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ZIP 20024 · $2,378
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,280
1 BR
$2,350
2 BR
$2,620
3 BR
$3,310
4 BR+
$3,890
Research median
$2,620/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
$28,536/yr
At $2,378/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.9% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20024 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 74.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,888
Median income
$107,411
Median age
35.5
Renters
67.8%
Age distribution
12.4%
35.9%
27.7%
13.2%
Under 1812.4%
18–3435.9%
35–5427.7%
55–6410.8%
65+13.2%
Gender
51.4%
48.6%
Male51.4%
Female48.6%
Race & ethnicity
43.6%
39.6%
White43.6%
Black39.6%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian5%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
13.9%
74.6%
No HS diploma4%
HS diploma7.5%
Some college13.9%
Bachelor's+74.6%
Housing tenure
32.2%
67.8%
Owner32.2%
Renter67.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20024 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,160 → $2,378
up 10.1%
Income
$92,745 → $107,411
up 15.8%
Population
14,525 → 15,888
up 9.4%
Renter share
63.7% → 67.8%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
70.8% → 74.6%
+3.8 pts
Median age
36.1 → 35.5
-0.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 20024 in Washington, DC stood at $2,160 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,378, reflecting a 10.1% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20024 in Washington, DC now reports about $107,411, up from $92,745 in 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 9.4% since 2021, moving from about 14,525 residents to roughly 15,888. Renters now make up 67.8% of households, compared with 63.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 74.6% of adults here, versus 70.8% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 20024 in Washington, DC reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20024 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,378/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,620/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($107,411/yr), ZIP 20024 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20024?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20024 (Washington, DC) is $2,378. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20024 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20024's median rent of $2,378/mo is $413 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20024 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20024 falls in the middle range for District of Columbia, ranking #14 out of 22 ZIPs at $2,378/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20024?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,378/mo in ZIP 20024. The local median household income is $107,411/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20024?

Rent in ZIP 20024 has decreased 1.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 20024 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20024 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,378/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($107,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20024 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20024 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.8% of ZIP 20024 households are renters, while 32.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20024 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20024 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20024 is more affordable than Washington overall. At $2,378/mo, it's $154 below the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20024 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20024 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,378/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 20024's median household income ($107,411/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20024 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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