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ZIP code 20059

Where is ZIP code 20059?

Washington, District of Columbia

District of Columbia · Unique ZIP code

ZIP code 20059 belongs to Washington, District of Columbia in District of Columbia. 20059 is a unique ZIP code assigned to a single organization (Howard Univ) that gets a lot of mail. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 202 and 771. About 1,338 people live in the 20059 area. The closest ZIP codes are 20013 (Washington, 0 mi north), 20026 (Washington, 0 mi north) and 20029 (Washington, 0 mi north).

ZIP code20059
TypeUnique ZIP code for a single organization
StatusActive
CityWashington
StateDistrict of Columbia (DC)
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Time zoneEastern Time · now
Area codes202, 771
Coordinates38.8933, -77.0146 map
3-digit prefix200

Population and income in 20059

Population1,338 · lower than 82% of District of Columbia ZIP codes
People per square mile12,389 · higher than 60% of District of Columbia ZIP codes
Median age19 years · lower than 98% of District of Columbia ZIP codes
Men / women22% / 78%
Income per person$3,836
Bachelor’s degree or higher75% of adults 25+
Housing units31
Households0
Land area0.11 sq mi

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20059. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.

ZIP codes near 20059

ZIP codeCityDistanceType
20013Washington, DC0 mi NPO Box only
20026Washington, DC0 mi NPO Box only
20029Washington, DC0 mi NPO Box only
20030Washington, DC0 mi NPO Box only
20033Washington, DC0 mi NPO Box only
20035Washington, DC0 mi NPO Box only
20038Washington, DC0 mi NPO Box only
20039Washington, DC0 mi NPO Box only
20040Washington, DC0 mi NPO Box only
20041Washington, DC0 mi NPO Box only
20042Washington, DC0 mi NUnique
20043Washington, DC0 mi NPO Box only

Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 20059 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.

How to address mail to 20059

JANE SMITH
123 MAIN ST
WASHINGTON DC 20059

Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (20059-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.

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Questions

What city is ZIP code 20059?
20059 is a Washington, District of Columbia ZIP code.
What county is 20059 in?
ZIP code 20059 is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
What time zone is ZIP code 20059 in?
20059 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
What area code is 20059?
Phone numbers in ZIP code 20059 use area codes 202 and 771.
What is the population of ZIP code 20059?
About 1,338 people live in ZIP code 20059, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Can I use 20059 for a street address?
Only for mail to the organization it is assigned to. Other addresses in Washington use a standard ZIP code.
What ZIP codes are near 20059?
The nearest ZIP codes to 20059 are 20013 (Washington, 0 miles), 20026 (Washington, 0 miles), 20029 (Washington, 0 miles) and 20030 (Washington, 0 miles).