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Washington, DC — ZIP 20003

Population: 37,482 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 20003 (Washington, DC) is $831,106 — up 1.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.10M after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,549/month. 12 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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$831,106

Median home value

+1.2%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$831,106
1-year appreciation
+1.2%
3-year appreciation
-4.0%
5-year appreciation
-6.5%
10-year appreciation
+14.5%
All-time peak (2022-05)
$913,084
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
$1.10M
Median list price
$1.10M
Median price per sqft
$621
1-year sale-price change
-2.6%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
77
For-sale inventory
175
Sale-to-list ratio
102.8%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
50 days
New listings (monthly)
41

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,549/mo
1-year rent change
-2.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,930/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$3,020/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,370/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,250/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,000/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
12
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
6
School districts serving the area
Friendship PCS, Maya Angelou PCS, District of Columbia Public Schools
Schools include
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary, Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle, Maya Angelou PCS - Academy at DC Jail, Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster), Tyler ES

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 (0.5 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
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.6 in
Annual snowfall
1.5 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
16.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
485
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
359,181
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
277,361

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
Capitol Hill Parks (1 mi)
National parks include
Capitol Hill Parks, Belmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument, National Capital Parks-East
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
25
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 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
2,003
Housing built before 1970
42.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
53.1%
Median annual property tax
$6,032
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
84.7%

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 20003State medianUS median
Median home value$831,106$560,520$289,727
Median sale price$1.10M$618,125$325,000
Median days on market41 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$2,549/mo$2,426/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,032$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 20003?
$831,106.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 20003?
$1.10M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 20003?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 20003?
Typical rent: $2,549/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 20003?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake.
Is ZIP 20003 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 20003?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Washington Navy Yard, 0.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 20003?
12 schools (7 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 20003 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 20003?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 20003?
Regional Price Parity: 116.8 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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