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ZIP Code 20019 — Washington city, DC Demographics & Data

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

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
64,365
Median Income
$57,031
-24% vs US avg
Home Value
$437,600
+26% vs US avg
Median Rent
$1,031
-11% vs US avg
Median Age
33.8 yrs
-13% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
AfricanAmericanJamaican
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Location
Coordinates
38.8914, -76.9436
Elevation
50 ft
Land Area
6.3 sq mi
Water Area
0.2 sq mi (3% water)

At a glance

Population
64,365
Density
N/A
Median income
$57,031
-24% vs US avg
Home value
$437,600
+26% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,031
-11% vs US avg
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Overview of ZIP Code 20019

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What to know about ZIP 20019

ZIP code 20019 covers Washington, DC in District of Columbia with a population of about 64,365.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 202, 771; U.S. House district DC-98; the WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) media market.

Local search focus: University

Washington, DC sits in a university / college context (near saint michael college of allied health (2.2 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Washington, DC

Median household income in ZIP 20019 is about $57,031 — about 24% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 24.9%; unemployment rate near 15.3%; 25.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 8.5 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Public administration, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 16.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 1.0 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 20019

Median home value is about $437,600 — about 26% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,031 (about 11% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 40.7% (about 24.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 20019 in Washington, DC, a household would need roughly $120,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,811. That is about 110% above the local median household income ($57,031), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Washington city, DC as Relatively High (composite score 97.6), which is among the highest nationally. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (97.4) and hurricane (96.0). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Washington city, DC show little to no average snow and around 45.6 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net outflow of about 338 for ZIP 20019 (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.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport DCA (5.8 miles (9.3 km)) · Saint Michael College of Allied Health (2.2 miles (3.5 km)) · Fort Dupont Park (1.0 miles (1.7 km)) · VA: Congressional Cemetery Government Lots (1.9 miles (3.1 km))

Full lists and map pins are in the Infrastructure section below.