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ZIP code 20020

Where is ZIP code 20020?

Washington, District of Columbia

District of Columbia · Standard ZIP code

ZIP code 20020 belongs to Washington, District of Columbia in District of Columbia. 20020 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, 227, 240, 301 and 771. About 53,005 people live in the 20020 area, where the median household income is $54,032. The closest ZIP codes are 20003 (Washington, 1.8 mi northwest), 20032 (Washington, 2.3 mi southwest) and 20319 (Washington, 2.3 mi west).

ZIP code20020
TypeStandard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes
StatusActive
CityWashington
StateDistrict of Columbia (DC)
CountyDistrict of Columbia
Time zoneEastern Time · now
Area codes202, 227, 240, 301, 771
Coordinates38.86, -76.9742 map
3-digit prefix200

Population and income in 20020

Population53,005 · higher than 89% of District of Columbia ZIP codes
People per square mile11,525 · higher than 56% of District of Columbia ZIP codes
Median age33.7 years · lower than 58% of District of Columbia ZIP codes
Men / women44% / 56%
Median household income$54,032 · lower than 89% of District of Columbia ZIP codes
Income per person$34,437
Below the poverty line30%
Bachelor’s degree or higher28% of adults 25+
Median home value$456,000 · lower than 84% of District of Columbia ZIP codes
Median rent$1,306 a month
Housing units26,059
Households22,943 (2.26 people on average)
Owners / renters30% / 70%
Land area4.6 sq mi (plus 0.17 sq mi of water)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20020. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.

ZIP codes near 20020

ZIP codeCityDistanceType
20003Washington, DC1.8 mi NWStandard
20032Washington, DC2.3 mi SWStandard
20319Washington, DC2.3 mi WUnique
20024Washington, DC2.5 mi NWStandard
20540Washington, DC2.5 mi NWUnique
20541Washington, DC2.5 mi NWUnique
20557Washington, DC2.5 mi NWUnique
20559Washington, DC2.5 mi NWUnique
20460Washington, DC2.7 mi NWUnique
20752Suitland, MD2.8 mi EPO Box only
20019Washington, DC2.9 mi NEStandard
20594Washington, DC2.9 mi NWUnique

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How to address mail to 20020

JANE SMITH
123 MAIN ST
WASHINGTON DC 20020

Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (20020-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.

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Questions

What city is ZIP code 20020?
20020 is a Washington, District of Columbia ZIP code.
What county is 20020 in?
ZIP code 20020 is in District of Columbia, District of Columbia.
What time zone is ZIP code 20020 in?
20020 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
What area code is 20020?
Phone numbers in ZIP code 20020 use area codes 202, 227, 240, 301 and 771.
What is the population of ZIP code 20020?
About 53,005 people live in ZIP code 20020, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What is the median income in 20020?
The median household income in 20020 is $54,032 a year, lower than 89% of District of Columbia ZIP codes.
What ZIP codes are near 20020?
The nearest ZIP codes to 20020 are 20003 (Washington, 1.8 miles), 20032 (Washington, 2.3 miles), 20319 (Washington, 2.3 miles) and 20024 (Washington, 2.5 miles).