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ZIP code 20001

Where is ZIP code 20001?

Washington, District of Columbia

District of Columbia · Standard ZIP code

ZIP code 20001 belongs to Washington, District of Columbia in District of Columbia. 20001 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 202 and 771. About 44,616 people live in the 20001 area, where the median household income is $138,059. The closest ZIP codes are 20060 (Washington, 0.4 mi north), 20417 (Washington, 0.7 mi southeast) and 20055 (Washington, 0.8 mi south).

ZIP code20001
TypeStandard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes
StatusActive
CityWashington
StateDistrict of Columbia (DC)
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Time zoneEastern Time · now
Area codes202, 771
Coordinates38.9122, -77.0177 map
3-digit prefix200

Population and income in 20001

Population44,616 · higher than 82% of District of Columbia ZIP codes
People per square mile21,796 · higher than 82% of District of Columbia ZIP codes
Median age32.6 years · lower than 68% of District of Columbia ZIP codes
Men / women50% / 50%
Median household income$138,059 · higher than 70% of District of Columbia ZIP codes
Income per person$92,188
Below the poverty line14%
Bachelor’s degree or higher78% of adults 25+
Median home value$852,600 · higher than 66% of District of Columbia ZIP codes
Median rent$2,499 a month
Housing units26,928
Households23,868 (1.73 people on average)
Owners / renters33% / 67%
Land area2.05 sq mi (plus 0.06 sq mi of water)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20001. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.

ZIP codes near 20001

ZIP codeCityDistanceType
20060Washington, DC0.4 mi NUnique
20417Washington, DC0.7 mi SEUnique
20055Washington, DC0.8 mi SUnique
20536Washington, DC0.8 mi SUnique
20420Washington, DC0.8 mi SWUnique
20005Washington, DC0.8 mi SWStandard
20548Washington, DC1 mi SUnique
20404Washington, DC1 mi SEUnique
20529Washington, DC1 mi SUnique
20524Washington, DC1 mi SWUnique
20533Washington, DC1.1 mi SWUnique
20442Washington, DC1.1 mi SUnique

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How to address mail to 20001

JANE SMITH
123 MAIN ST
WASHINGTON DC 20001

Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (20001-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.

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Questions

What city is ZIP code 20001?
20001 is a Washington, District of Columbia ZIP code.
What county is 20001 in?
ZIP code 20001 is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
What time zone is ZIP code 20001 in?
20001 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
What area code is 20001?
Phone numbers in ZIP code 20001 use area codes 202 and 771.
What is the population of ZIP code 20001?
About 44,616 people live in ZIP code 20001, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What is the median income in 20001?
The median household income in 20001 is $138,059 a year, higher than 70% of District of Columbia ZIP codes.
What ZIP codes are near 20001?
The nearest ZIP codes to 20001 are 20060 (Washington, 0.4 miles), 20417 (Washington, 0.7 miles), 20055 (Washington, 0.8 miles) and 20536 (Washington, 0.8 miles).