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Washington, DC — ZIP 20009

Population: 50,150 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 20009 (Washington, DC) is $571,546 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.13M after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,758/month. 7 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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$571,546

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$571,546
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
-0.6%
5-year appreciation
-2.5%
10-year appreciation
+8.9%
All-time peak (2022-05)
$597,062
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
$1.13M
Median list price
$1.20M
Median price per sqft
$672
1-year sale-price change
-11.9%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
64
For-sale inventory
307
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
67
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
78

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,758/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
Meridian PCS, District of Columbia Public Schools, AppleTree Early Learning PCS
Schools include
Meridian PCS, Ross ES, Marie Reed ES, Cardozo Education Campus, H.D. Cooke 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 (4.1 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
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°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
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
414
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
337,339
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
236,841

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
African American Civil War Memorial (1 mi)
National parks include
African American Civil War Memorial, Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
26
Hospitals include
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV HOSPITAL, MEDSTAR GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SIBLEY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 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
1,938
Housing built before 1970
70.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,749
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
87.2%

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 20009State medianUS median
Median home value$571,546$560,520$289,727
Median sale price$1.13M$618,125$325,000
Median days on market41 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$2,758/mo$2,426/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,749$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 20009?
$571,546.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 20009?
$1.13M.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 20009?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 20009?
Typical rent: $2,758/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 20009?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake.
Is ZIP 20009 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 20009?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Washington Navy Yard, 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 20009?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 20009 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 20009?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 20009?
Regional Price Parity: 116.8 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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