Washington city, DC

ZIP 20004 — 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 (20004)

Median Income

$161,359

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

-9

Wealth outflow

Population

1,756

Unemployment

1.8%

1.9pp below US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net outflow of about 9 for ZIP 20004 (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

1.8%-51% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.0%

SNAP Benefits

0.0%

883

Establishments

28,127

Employees

~32 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Professional services

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Manufacturing0.5%
Information0.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.6%
Professional, scientific, management42.7%
Education, health care, social7.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services2.7%
Other services6.6%
Public administration33.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 20004 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 6.8%, median income fell 4.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 3.0%.

Median Income

$161,359

+115% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate