Washington city, DC

ZIP 20005 — Economy & Jobs

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Washington city, DC (20005)

Median Income

$111,960

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

-68

Wealth outflow

Population

12,960

Unemployment

3.7%

0.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net outflow of about 68 for ZIP 20005 (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

3.7%+1% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.3%-79% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

6.1%-48% vs US avg

2,243

Establishments

69,741

Employees

~31 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

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.2%
Construction0.9%
Manufacturing3.2%
Wholesale trade0.2%
Retail trade1.7%
Transportation, utilities0.7%
Information5.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate12.7%
Professional, scientific, management33.9%
Education, health care, social7.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services2.9%
Other services13.9%
Public administration17.0%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 20005 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.8%, median income fell 0.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 6.8%.

Median Income

$111,960

+49% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate