ZIP Code 20009: Population, Income, Housing

State: DC

Total population: 50,150 Household income: $146,664 Rent: $2,341

Overview

Total population

50,150

Rent

$2,341

Year built

1938

Household income

$146,664

Per capita income

$111,612

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

1.7 persons

Rent over 30% of income

32.3%

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

50,150

Adults over 25

41,764

Total households

29,210

Household size

1.7 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).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$146,664

Per capita income

$111,612

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

32.3%

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).

Housing

Rent

$2,341

Year built

1938

Households that rent

64.7%

Households that own

35.3%

Rooms per home (all homes)

3.2

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).

Race

White

56.8%

Black

15.2%

Asian

5.6%

Two or more races

15.3%

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).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

17.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

82.3%

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).

Commute

Commute rate

24,473 (65.8%)

Commute time to work

29 mins

Work from home

12,702 (34.2%)

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).

Education

Less than high school

8.7%

High school graduate or GED

6.4%

Some college or associate degree

2.1%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

82.8%

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).

Comparison of ZIP Code 20009 with: Washington, DC Washington metro area, DC-VA-MD-WV United States

ZIP 20009

Total population50,150

Rent$2,341

Year built1938

Household income$146,664

Per capita income$111,612

Poverty rate8.7%

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	ZIP20009	CityWashington, DC	Metro AreaWashington metro area, DC-VA-MD-WV	CountryUnited States
Total population	50,150	681,294	6,318,377	334,922,499
Rent	$2,341	$1,954	$2,027	$1,413
Year built	1938	1958	1983	1980
Household income	$146,664	$109,870	$126,684	$80,734
Per capita income	$111,612	$77,348	$63,554	$44,673
Poverty rate	8.7%	15.4%	8.1%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.9%	3%	4%

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Summary for 20009

Rent & Income

In 20009, the typical monthly rent is $2,341 and the typical household income is $146,664. The estimated poverty rate is 8.7%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 64.7% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. Around 32.3% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 82.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 20009 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 20009 — Poverty

How ZIP 20009 compares in District of Columbia (10 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$2,341	7 / 10	from lower rent	$1,222 – $2,698
Household income	$146,664	3 / 10	from higher income	$49,139 – $178,920
Poverty rate	8.7%	2 / 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 20009

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 7th out of 10 ZIP Codes in District of Columbia. In District of Columbia as a whole, the range goes from $1,222 in ZIP 20019 up to $2,698 in ZIP 20003.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 20009 ranks 3rd out of 10 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $49,139 in ZIP 20032 up to $178,920 in ZIP 20016.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 2nd out of 10 ZIP Codes. Across District of Columbia, figures vary from 6.8% in ZIP 20003 up to 30% in ZIP 20020.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 20009 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,341 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 20009

Annual Household Income: $146,664

💡 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 20009

Estimated Rate: 8.7%

💡 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 20009

In ZIP Code 20009, households that rent: 18,896 (64.7%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	18,896	64.7%
Owner-Occupied	10,314	35.3%

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 20009

In ZIP Code 20009, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 6,107 (32.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	6,107	32.3%
Other renter households	12,789	67.7%
Total renter households	18,896	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 20009

Less than High School: 3,635 people (8.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 2,682 people (6.4%)

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

Some College or Associate Degree: 882 people (2.1%)

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

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 34,565 people (82.8%)

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

👥 Total Adults (25+): 41,764

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.