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Washington, DC — ZIP 20036

Population: 4,605 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 20036 (Washington, DC) is $363,886 — down 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $855,000 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,644/month. 1 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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$363,886

Median home value

-3.7%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$363,886
1-year appreciation
-3.7%
3-year appreciation
-4.0%
5-year appreciation
-6.1%
10-year appreciation
+0.4%
All-time peak (2020-05)
$393,608
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
$855,000
Median list price
$1.85M
Median price per sqft
$846
1-year sale-price change
-52.4%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
63
Sale-to-list ratio
100.2%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-0.4%
New listings (monthly)
14

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,644/mo
1-year rent change
+0.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,260/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,330/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,600/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,280/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,860/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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Thaddeus Stevens Early Learning Center

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
V06
Flood risk level
High
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Washington Navy Yard (3.7 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
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
201
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
386,296
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
232,121

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
59
Nearest national park
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site (1 mi)
National parks include
Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, The White House and President's Park, World War I Memorial
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)
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
1,965
Housing built before 1970
62.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,756
Mean commute to work
16 min
Households with broadband internet
91.8%

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 20036State medianUS median
Median home value$363,886$560,520$289,727
Median sale price$855,000$618,125$325,000
Median days on market27 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$2,644/mo$2,426/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,756$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 20036?
$363,886.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 20036?
$855,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 20036?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 20036?
Typical rent: $2,644/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 20036?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, earthquake.
Is ZIP 20036 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone V06.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 20036?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Washington Navy Yard, 3.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 20036?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 20036 walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 20036?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 20036?
Regional Price Parity: 116.8 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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