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ZIP 20036

Pop. 4,605·District of Columbia·8th most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,623/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.7%
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
+$658
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ZIP 20036 · $2,623
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,260
1 BR
$2,330
2 BR
$2,600
3 BR
$3,280
4 BR+
$3,860
Research median
$2,600/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
$31,476/yr
At $2,623/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.7% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20036 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 94.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,605
Median income
$99,832
Median age
35.1
Renters
61.8%
Age distribution
48.7%
28.7%
Under 180.9%
18–3448.7%
35–5428.7%
55–6410.5%
65+11.2%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
65.9%
16.4%
White65.9%
Black6.3%
Hispanic9.6%
Asian16.4%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
94.2%
HS diploma1.4%
Some college4.2%
Bachelor's+94.2%
Housing tenure
38.2%
61.8%
Owner38.2%
Renter61.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20036 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,999 → $2,623
up 31.2%
Income
$100,417 → $99,832
down 0.6%
Population
4,669 → 4,605
down 1.4%
Renter share
56.2% → 61.8%
+5.6 pts
Bachelor's+
91.3% → 94.2%
+2.9 pts
Median age
33.8 → 35.1
+1.3 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 20036 in Washington, DC has increased by $624 per month, settling near $2,623 after starting the period at $1,999. Median household income fell from $100,417 to $99,832 between 2021 and 2024, a 0.6% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 31.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 4,669 to 4,605 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.4% change. About 61.8% of households rent today, against 56.2% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 91.3% to 94.2%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 20036 in Washington, DC reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20036 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,623/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,600/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($99,832/yr), ZIP 20036 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20036?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20036 (Washington, DC) is $2,623. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20036 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20036's median rent of $2,623/mo is $658 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20036 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20036 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #8 out of 22 ZIPs tracked at $2,623/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20036?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $105,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,623/mo in ZIP 20036. The local median household income is $99,832/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20036?

Rent in ZIP 20036 has increased 12.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20036 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20036 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,623/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($99,832/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20036 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 20036 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.8% of ZIP 20036 households are renters, while 38.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20036 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20036 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20036 is pricier than Washington as a whole. At $2,623/mo, it's $91 above the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20036 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20036 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,623/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 20036's median household income ($99,832/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20036 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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