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ZIP 20032

Pop. 40,920·District of Columbia·22nd most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$1,573/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$392
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ZIP 20032 · $1,573
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,450
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,400
Research median
$1,620/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
$18,876/yr
At $1,573/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 (-5.6% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20032 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,920
Median income
$49,139
Median age
34.3
Renters
77.4%
Age distribution
26.9%
24%
24.8%
13%
Under 1826.9%
18–3424%
35–5424.8%
55–6411.3%
65+13%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
81%
White8%
Black81%
Hispanic5.3%
Asian0.6%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
14.9%
37.1%
25.5%
22.5%
No HS diploma14.9%
HS diploma37.1%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+22.5%
Housing tenure
22.6%
77.4%
Owner22.6%
Renter77.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20032 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,773 → $49,139
up 12.3%
Population
40,716 → 40,920
up 0.5%
Renter share
77.4% → 77.4%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
21.2% → 22.5%
+1.3 pts
Median age
31.8 → 34.3
+2.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $43,773 to $49,139 across the same window, up 12.3% versus 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20032 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $1,573/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($49,139/yr), ZIP 20032 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20032?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20032 (Washington, DC) is $1,573. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20032 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20032's median rent of $1,573/mo is $392 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20032 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20032 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #22 out of 22 ZIPs at $1,573/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20032?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,573/mo in ZIP 20032. The local median household income is $49,139/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20032?

Rent in ZIP 20032 has decreased 5.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 20032 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20032 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,573/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($49,139/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20032 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 20032 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 77.4% of ZIP 20032 households are renters, while 22.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20032 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20032 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20032 is more affordable than Washington overall. At $1,573/mo, it's $959 below the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20032 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20032 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,573/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 20032's median household income ($49,139/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20032 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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