ZIP Code · DC

ZIP 20032

Part of Washington, DC

Pop. 40,920·District of Columbia·22nd most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia

Median rent (all units)

$1,529/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

-$403

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 20032 · $1,529

More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 20032 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of District of Columbia

Rent in ZIP 20032 changed +6.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 21 District of Columbia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.5%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($49,139) is $1,228 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,410).

Rank in Washington

1st cheapest of 22 ZIP codes in Washington.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 20032. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,348/yr

At $1,529/mo median

Location

CityWashington

StateDC

CountyDistrict of Columbia

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +0.1% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 20032 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $1,529/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($49,139/yr), ZIP 20032 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $61,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,529/mo in ZIP 20032. The local median household income is $49,139/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20032?

Rent in ZIP 20032 has risen 6.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

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

ZIP 20032 is one of the more affordable among District of Columbia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #22 of 22 at $1,529/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 20032 changed +6.0%, against a typical +1.5% across the 21 District of Columbia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.