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ZIP 20017 — 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 (20017)
Median Income
$101,543
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
-110
Wealth outflow
Population
21,013
Unemployment
5.7%
2.0pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net outflow of about 110 for ZIP 20017 (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.
Historical Trends in 20017 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 1.7%, median income fell 3.7% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 3.9%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $101,543 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% |
| Establishments | 418 |
| Employees | 7,780 |