What to know about ZIP 20056
ZIP code 20056 covers ZIP 20056 with a population of about 4,387.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 20056 covers ZIP 20056 with a population of about 4,387.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 34.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the WASHINGTON, DC (HAGRSTWN) media market.
Median household income in ZIP 20056 is about $132,076 — about 76% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.0%; unemployment rate near 2.3%; 84.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 50.9 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Professional services, Public administration, and Other services; about 21.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.2 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $782,100 — about 125% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $2,606 (about 124% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 33.0% (about 32.4 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 20056, a household would need roughly $215,000 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 $5,024. That is about 63% above the local median household income ($132,076), 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.