ZIP Code 20008 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 20008

The ZIP Code 20008 is associated with Washington, DC in District of Columbia County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 29,292. An estimated 86.9% in this District of Columbia region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $99,841. Median househould income in this region is $116,250, while about 2% of the population lives below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 20008 is approximately 38.5 years, and 22.4% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 20008

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 20008 is 29,292.

Washington, DC

The 20008 ZIP Code is associated with Washington, DC in District of Columbia County.

Area Codes associated with 20008

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 20008 include 202.

Sunrise / Sunset in 20008

Sunrise: 7:09 am
Sunset: 5:35 pm
Sunrise in 20008 7:09 am
Sunrise in 20008 5:35 pm

Weather forecast for 20008

Tonight's forecast for 20008: A chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy. Low around 12, with temperatures rising to around 19 overnight. West wind 2 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Current air quality in 20008

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 20008 Fair

Internet in 20008

Approximately 95.7% of households in ZIP Code 20008 have a computer, while about 91.2% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 20008

The gender split in ZIP Code 20008 is an estimated 45.8% male and approximately 54.2% female.

Health Insurance in 20008

Approximately 3.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 20008 (Washington, DC) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 20008

The median household income in ZIP Code 20008 is $116,250, while the region's mean household income is $180,636. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $99,841. The per capita income in ZIP Code 20008 of $99,841 is approximately 77.82% more than the per capita income in District of Columbia overall of $56,147. An estimated 2.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 76.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 24.6% of the population in 20008 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 20.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.0% of 20008 residents earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 20008. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 20008

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 4.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 2.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 2.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 4.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 13.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.1%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 20.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 11.8%
$200,000 or more per year 24.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 20008

In ZIP Code 20008, 98.2% of the population graduated high school, while 86.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 56.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 2.7% in this District of Columbia County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 20008

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 1.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 2.7%
Some college, no degree 6.2%
Associate's degree 2.4%
Bachelor's degree 30.1%
Graduate or professional degree 56.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 20008. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 20008

Residents of ZIP Code 20008 are older than average. The median age of 38.5 years in ZIP Code 20008 is approximately 1.05% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 88.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 22.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 26.4% of the population in 20008 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.0% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 20008 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 20008. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 20008

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 3.8%
5 to 9 years 3.5%
10 to 14 years 2.7%
15 to 19 years 1.4%
20 to 24 years 5.6%
25 to 34 years 26.4%
35 to 44 years 16.0%
45 to 54 years 11.5%
55 to 59 years 4.0%
60 to 64 years 5.9%
65 to 74 years 10.9%
75 to 84 years 5.7%
85 years and over 2.4%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 20008

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 20008, 96.5% is one race, while 3.5% are two or more races. Approximately 13.1% of 20008 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 20008 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (80.0%), followed by Black or African American (10.6%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 20008. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 20008

Industry Percent
White 80.0%
Black or African American 10.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 8.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 4.4%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 20008 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 20008. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 20008

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 20008 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 20008 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 20008 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 20008

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 96.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 20008. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 20008. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 20008

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 20008

In ZIP Code 20008, 79.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 6.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes. Lastly, 0.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this District of Columbia County region.

Language Spoken in 20008

Language Spoken Percent
English only 79.2%
Spanish 10.5%
Other Indo-European languages 6.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.7%
Other languages 0.7%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 20008. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 20008

The median home value in ZIP Code 20008 in January 2025 comes in at $1,688,209. The January 2025 value is approximately 2% higher than the $1,657,963 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $1,633,944 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 20008, an estimated 39.6% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.0% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this District of Columbia County region.

Home Values in 20008

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $1,688,209
Dec 2024 $1,687,284
Nov 2024 $1,684,074
Oct 2024 $1,675,040
Sep 2024 $1,664,933
Aug 2024 $1,657,963
Jul 2024 $1,662,889
Jun 2024 $1,669,282
May 2024 $1,666,884
Apr 2024 $1,653,454
Mar 2024 $1,638,962
Feb 2024 $1,633,944

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 20008. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 20008

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.7%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.2%
Built between 1980 and 1989 5.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 8.9%
Built between 1960 and 1969 15.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 16.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.7%
Built in 1939 or earlier 39.6%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 20008. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 20008

In 20008, 77.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 29.0 minutes. Approximately 29.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 20008 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 18.8% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 20008 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 20008. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 20008

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 1.4%
Manufacturing 2.1%
Wholesale trade 0.1%
Retail trade 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 1.2%
Information 4.7%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 29.9%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 4.7%
Other services, except public administration 10.4%
Public administration 18.8%

Utilities in ZIP Code 20008 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 20008 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.03 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.09% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.67% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 20008. This visualizes electricity rates in 20008 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 20008

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 20008 10.98¢/kWh 4.79¢/kWh 1.34¢/kWh
District of Columbia 22.72¢/kWh 21.97¢/kWh 18.77¢/kWh
United States 17.78¢/kWh 13.19¢/kWh 8.44¢/kWh

Solar Power in 20008

Month ZIP Code 20008 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.91 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.57 3 6.31
Mar 5.18 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.65 5.13 7.3
May 5.65 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.75 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.71 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.65 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.3 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.03 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.21 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.69 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 20008. This visualizes solar power levels in 20008 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.