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ZIP 20037

Pop. 13,156·District of Columbia·1st most expensive ZIP in District of Columbia
Median rent (all units)
$2,986/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.5%
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
+$1,021
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 20037 · $2,986
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,800
1 BR
$2,890
2 BR
$3,220
3 BR
$4,060
4 BR+
$4,780
Research median
$3,220/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
$35,832/yr
At $2,986/mo median
Location
StateDC
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 4.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.5% YoY, -4.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20037 (Washington, DC) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 89.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,156
Median income
$111,153
Median age
30.4
Renters
68.3%
Age distribution
58%
16.5%
14.9%
Under 183.5%
18–3458%
35–5416.5%
55–647.2%
65+14.9%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
65.8%
White65.8%
Black8.7%
Hispanic12%
Asian11.1%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
89.6%
No HS diploma1.1%
HS diploma2.9%
Some college6.4%
Bachelor's+89.6%
Housing tenure
31.7%
68.3%
Owner31.7%
Renter68.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20037 in Washington, DC has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,616 → $2,986
up 14.1%
Income
$94,855 → $111,153
up 17.2%
Population
13,037 → 13,156
up 0.9%
Renter share
64% → 68.3%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
90.1% → 89.6%
-0.5 pts
Median age
28.4 → 30.4
+2.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 20037 in Washington, DC has shifted from $2,616 to $2,986, up 14.1% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $111,153 today, compared with $94,855 five years earlier. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. The renter share has risen from 64% to 68.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. 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 20037 covers Washington, DC. The median rent here is $2,986/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,220/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($111,153/yr), ZIP 20037 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20037?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20037 (Washington, DC) is $2,986. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20037 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20037's median rent of $2,986/mo is $1,021 (52%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20037 compare to other ZIPs in District of Columbia?

ZIP 20037 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in District of Columbia, ranking #1 out of 22 ZIPs tracked at $2,986/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20037?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $119,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,986/mo in ZIP 20037. The local median household income is $111,153/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20037?

Rent in ZIP 20037 has decreased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 20037 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20037 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,986/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($111,153/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20037 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 20037 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.3% of ZIP 20037 households are renters, while 31.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20037 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20037 compare to the rest of Washington?

ZIP 20037 is pricier than Washington as a whole. At $2,986/mo, it's $454 above the Washington citywide median of $2,532/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20037 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20037 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,986/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 20037's median household income ($111,153/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20037 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.75%
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