Washington city, DC

ZIP 20052 — 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 (20052)

Median Income

N/A

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

-12

Wealth outflow

Population

2,290

Unemployment

14.1%

10.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net outflow of about 12 for ZIP 20052 (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

14.1%+280% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.0%

SNAP Benefits

0.0%

Establishments

10,990

Employees

~407 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Manufacturing0.6%
Retail trade6.0%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate0.6%
Professional, scientific, management12.4%
Education, health care, social45.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services28.1%
Other services4.7%
Public administration1.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 20052 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1717.5%, median income fell NaN% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased NaN%.

Median Income

N/A

Unemployment Rate