Washington city, DC

ZIP 20003 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Washington city, DC (20003)

Median Income

$159,604

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

-190

Wealth outflow

Population

36,194

Unemployment

4.0%

0.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net outflow of about 190 for ZIP 20003 (Washington city, DC) on US5’s published series — more filers leaving than arriving in the measured period. Outflows can reflect housing costs, industry shifts, or retirement moves; use it as context alongside population and income trends.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.0%+9% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.6%-90% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.2%-47% vs US avg

1,390

Establishments

24,874

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction1.1%
Manufacturing1.9%
Wholesale trade0.4%
Retail trade2.3%
Transportation, utilities1.4%
Information4.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.1%
Professional, scientific, management31.6%
Education, health care, social10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.6%
Other services9.9%
Public administration25.3%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 20003 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.8%, median income rose 2.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 1.0%.

Median Income

$159,604

+112% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate