ZIP Code 20003: Population, Income, Housing

State: DC
Total population: 37,482 Household income: $159,846 Rent: $2,698

Overview

Total population
37,482
Rent
$2,698
Year built
2003
Household income
$159,846
Per capita income
$109,593
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
1.8 persons
Rent over 30% of income
34%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
District of Columbia
County
District of Columbia
City
Washington
Total population
37,482
Adults over 25
30,228
Total households
19,858
Household size
1.8 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$159,846
Per capita income
$109,593
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
34%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$2,698
Year built
2003
Households that rent
63%
Households that own
37%
Rooms per home (all homes)
3.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
63.2%
Black
22.8%
Asian
4.7%
Two or more races
7.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
7%
Not Hispanic or Latino
93%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
16,322 (65.4%)
Commute time to work
26 mins
Work from home
8,637 (34.6%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
7.7%
High school graduate or GED
8.4%
Some college or associate degree
1.8%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
82%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 20003 with: Washington, DC Washington metro area, DC-VA-MD-WV United States

ZIP 20003

Total population37,482
Rent$2,698
Year built2003
Household income$159,846
Per capita income$109,593
Poverty rate6.8%
Unemployment rateN/A

Washington, DC

Total population681,294
Rent$1,954
Year built1958
Household income$109,870
Per capita income$77,348
Poverty rate15.4%
Unemployment rate4.9%

Washington Metro Area, DC-VA-MD-WV

Total population6,318,377
Rent$2,027
Year built1983
Household income$126,684
Per capita income$63,554
Poverty rate8.1%
Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP20003 CityWashington, DCMetro AreaWashington metro area, DC-VA-MD-WVCountryUnited States
Total population37,482681,2946,318,377334,922,499
Rent$2,698$1,954$2,027$1,413
Year built2003195819831980
Household income$159,846$109,870$126,684$80,734
Per capita income$109,593$77,348$63,554$44,673
Poverty rate6.8%15.4%8.1%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A4.9%3%4%

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Summary for 20003

Rent & Income

In 20003, the typical monthly rent is $2,698 and the typical household income is $159,846. The estimated poverty rate is 6.8%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 63% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. Around 34% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 82% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 20003 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 20003 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 20003 compares in District of Columbia (10 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $2,698 10 / 10 from lower rent $1,222 – $2,698
Household income $159,846 2 / 10 from higher income $49,139 – $178,920
Poverty rate 6.8% 1 / 10 from lower poverty 6.8% – 30%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in District of Columbia with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 20003

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 10th out of 10 ZIP Codes in District of Columbia. At the state level, values extend from $1,222 in ZIP 20019 up to $2,698 in ZIP 20003.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 20003 holds the 2nd out of 10 ZIP Codes. In District of Columbia as a whole, the range goes from $49,139 in ZIP 20032 up to $178,920 in ZIP 20016.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 20003 ranks 1st out of 10 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 6.8% in ZIP 20003 up to 30% in ZIP 20020.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 20003 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,698 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 20003

Annual Household Income: $159,846

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 20003

Estimated Rate: 6.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 20003

In ZIP Code 20003, households that rent: 12,512 (63%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 12,512 63%
Owner-Occupied 7,346 37%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 20003

In ZIP Code 20003, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,259 (34%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 4,259 34%
Other renter households 8,253 66%
Total renter households 12,512 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 20003

Less than High School: 2,338 people (7.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 2,542 people (8.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 556 people (1.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 24,792 people (82%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 30,228

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.