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Washington, DC — ZIP 20001

Population: 44,616 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 20001 (Washington, DC) is $631,734 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $595,000 after a median 73.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,659/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 16.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$631,734

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

73.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$631,734
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
-6.5%
5-year appreciation
-10.7%
10-year appreciation
-7.1%
All-time peak (2018-02)
$722,935
House Price Index (state)
607.7 (-1.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$595,000
Median list price
$575,000
Median price per sqft
$592
1-year sale-price change
-5.2%
Median days on market
73.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
58
For-sale inventory
284
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
154
1-year forecast
-0.6%
Days to pending
60 days
New listings (monthly)
70

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,659/mo
1-year rent change
-0.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,730/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,820/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,140/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,960/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,660/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
116.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
21.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Charter schools
8
School districts serving the area
Friendship PCS, District of Columbia Public Schools, KIPP DC PCS
Schools include
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary, Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle, Seaton ES, Raymond ES, Walker-Jones Education Campus

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Washington Navy Yard (2.9 mi)

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
189
Days with Moderate air quality
164
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
196

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
130
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
366,549
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
268,499

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site (0 mi)
National parks include
Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site, African American Civil War Memorial, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
600
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,160 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
41.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
46.4%
Median annual property tax
$5,430
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
83.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
525,505
Average weekly wage
$2,155
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Other Services, Health Care

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 20001State medianUS median
Median home value$631,734$560,520$289,727
Median sale price$595,000$618,125$325,000
Median days on market74 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$2,659/mo$2,426/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$5,430$4,426$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 20001?
$631,734.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 20001?
$595,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 20001?
Median days on market: 73.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 20001?
Typical rent: $2,659/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 20001?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake.
Is ZIP 20001 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 20001?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Washington Navy Yard, 2.9 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 20001?
16 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 20001 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 20001?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 20001?
Regional Price Parity: 116.8 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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