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ZIP 20020 — 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 (20020)
Median Income
$53,015
*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)
IRS Net Migration
-283
Wealth outflow
Population
53,885
Unemployment
13.3%
9.6pp above US avg
IRS migration statistics show a net outflow of about 283 for ZIP 20020 (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 20020 (2020–Present)
Since 2020, population declined 5.5%, median income rose 10.8% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 12.3%.
Economy & Jobs key statistics
| Income & Jobs | |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,015 |
| Unemployment | 13.3% |
| Establishments | 523 |
| Employees | 5,478 |