Washington, D.C
The Richest ZIP Codes In D.C.
Capitol Hill is covered to a large extent by ZIP code 20003, which is the fourth wealthiest ZIP code … [+]
When you’re the capital of the United States, the country with the largest economy still in the world, then it is somewhat expected that you will be home to some of the wealthiest areas in the country. And this is indeed true of the District of Columbia.
Harnessing the Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey, we’ve decided to take a closer look at the wealth of the ZIP codes that make up Washington, D.C. According to the Census, there are 58 ZIP codes in Washington, D.C. Interestingly, only 22 of these ZIP codes have complete data for the factors we’re assessing: 1) median household income, 2) mean (average) household income, 3) median home value, and 4) median property taxes paid. The reason: Many ZIP codes in D.C. cover tracts that are comprised solely of government buildings — hence, no information on households.
Read on to find out what the richest ZIP Code in Washington, D.C.
What Are the Richest ZIP Codes in D.C.?
In order to compile this list of the richest ZIP codes in Washington, D.C., we sourced key financial data from the Census Bureau’s 2023 American Community Survey. Wielding these datasets, we put together a four-factor scoring system to help identify the wealthiest ZIP codes in D.C.:
- Median household income
- Mean (average) household income
- Median home value
- Median property taxes paid
There are a few peculiarities that the Census Bureau does with its data. For a number of factors, the Census figures have upper limits, so there’s no exact value for certain factors. For example, for median household income, the Census Bureau has an upper limit of “$250,000+”. For median home value, the upper limit is “$2,000,000+”. For median property taxes paid, the upper limit is “$10,000+”. So, if a ZIP code has a median income higher than $250,000, the Census Bureau will say “$250,000+” for that area. For these reasons, the mean household income (which is the same as average household income) dataset is crucial because the Census Bureau has exact figures for it. All four of these metrics were scored, summed up, and then ranked by the ZIP codes’ combined scores.
You’ll find a table detailing the top 5 richest ZIP codes in Washington, D.C., and their respective dollar figures for each metric, below:
The No. 1 richest ZIP code in D.C. in this ranking is ZIP code 20015. This ZIP code covers a sizable chunk of northwestern Washington, D.C., right along the border with some of the richest cities in Maryland. Neighborhoods and Census-designated places (CDPs) like Chevy Chase and Barnaby Woods are covered by this ZIP code. There are over 6,000 total households in 20015, with the median household income being $235,511, which is the highest out of the ZIP codes in D.C. Its average household income is also the highest in Washington, D.C., at $299,348 a year. Homes are expensive, with Zillow reporting a median home value of over $1.33 million. Unsurprisingly, the property taxes homeowners pay is high, at a median of $8,157 per year.
The No. 2 richest ZIP code in D.C. is 20007, which is in the capital’s western reaches. Places like Berkley, Foxhill Village, and Georgetown (but not the university) are located in 20007. It lies along the Potomac River, with the Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge being the one way a across. This part of D.C. has a reported median household income of $145,048. While this is noticeably less than the $235,511 for ZIP code 20015, the average household income in 20007 is $240,888, which is comparable to $299,348. In terms of home value, the median home value is almost $1.2 million. Consequently, the median property taxes paid per household is $9,070 per year.
Coming in at No. 3 on the list of the wealthiest ZIP codes in the District of Columbia is 20016. This is located in the far west of Washington, D.C., and covers places such as the Palisades, Spring Valley, Tenleytown, and Cathedral Heights. The Palisades sits astride the Potomac, across from Chain Bridge Forest and Bellevue Forest in Virginia. ZIP code 20016 is fairly large, home to 14,235 households. Here, the median household income is $169,489, while the average household income is almost $100,000 more, at $268,683 a year. The median home value in 20016 is only $100 more than the median home value in 20007. And the median property taxes paid by household is $7,755 per year.
The fourth richest ZIP code in D.C. is 20003. This ZIP code covers the middle-south of D.C., specifically the southeastern part of the city that abuts the Anacostia River right before it meets the Potomac. ZIP code 20003 covers areas like Capitol Hill, Lincoln Park, and Hill East. It is a large ZIP code, with 17,291 total households. The median household income in 20003 is $155,054. The average household income is almost $40,000 higher, at $191,871. According to the Census, the reported median home value is $925,800. Property taxes are hefty, costing a median of $5,961 per year.
The fifth richest ZIP code in Washington, D.C., is 20008, just south of the No. 1 wealthiest ZIP code, 20015. ZIP code 20008 covers places like Forest Hills, Woodley Park, and part of Cleveland Park; it is also the home of the Washington International School. With approximately 16,913 total households, 20008 is a fairly big ZIP code. The median home value is $905,900, with households paying a median of $5,060 a year in property taxes. The median household income is $123,134, but the $193,521 mean household income more than makes up for that.
4 things to know about the weather:
- Storms overnight, severe chance
- Cooler Monday
- Clouds to start, then sunshine tomorrow
- Cold next few mornings
After a very warm afternoon, there is a cold front that is approaching. The front will move through the area tonight, sparking showers and storms, then delivering colder air for the start of the new workweek.
There is a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for our counties to the far northwest, including Maryland counties Washington, Allegany and Garrett, and a portion of Morgan county in West Virginia. The watch is until 10 p.m. Sunday.
There is a chance for storms to be severe tonight, including the risk of damaging winds and hail. The risk decreases through the night as the storms move south and east with the front. The storms may be noisy tonight with thunder, heavy rain, and hail. Expect drier conditions after sunrise tomorrow.
Do not forget your jacket Monday. The cooler air behind the front keeps the area in the 50s all day. Lows will drop into the 30s Monday night.
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QuickCast
TONIGHT:
Storms, severe possible
Wind: N 5-10 mph
Low: Mid 50s
MONDAY:
Showers before sunrise
AM clouds, afternoon sun
Wind: NNW 10-15 mph
Gusts @ 25 mph
High: Mid-Upper 50s
TUESDAY:
Mostly sunny
Wind: N light
High: Low 50s
WEDNESDAY:
Sun & Clouds
Wind: SW 5-10 mph
High: Lower 60s
SUNRISE: 7:06 AM SUNSET: 7:22 PM
AVERAGE HIGH: 58 AVERAGE LOW: 40
Stay with Storm Team4 for the latest forecast. Download the NBC Washington app on iOS and Android to get severe weather alerts on your phone.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Forecasters are calling for a near-perfect spring setup on Sunday, with plenty of sunshine, blooming cherry blossoms, and temperatures soaring into the low to mid-80s across much of the region.
However, the warm, quiet weather won’t last long.
By the numbers:
After a cool start in the upper 40s and low 50s, temperatures are rising quickly under sunny skies. Many areas are expected to climb into the 80s this afternoon, with some spots pushing the mid to upper 80s.
It’s a brief but welcome preview of summer, and conditions couldn’t be better for getting outside.
With cherry blossoms nearing peak bloom, it’s an ideal day to head to the Tidal Basin, take a walk, or spend time outdoors with family and friends.
What we know:
A strong cold front moving in from Pennsylvania will bring increasing clouds later on Sunday, followed by a chance for showers and thunderstorms late Sunday night into early Monday.
Some storms could produce damaging winds or even small hail, especially to the north.
By Monday, the cold front pushes through, bringing a noticeable change.
- Gusty winds up to 30+ mph develop in the afternoon
- Temperatures fall back to more typical early spring levels
- Morning showers taper off, with improving conditions later in the day
What’s next:
Looking ahead, the pattern stays active.
After a brief warm-up into the 60s midweek, another strong cold front is expected Thursday into Friday, bringing the next chance for unsettled weather.
The Source: Information from this article was provided by the FOX 5 Weather Team.
WASHINGTON (7News) — The District is reacting to the Pentagon’s alleged plan to keep National Guard members deployed in Washington, D.C. until 2029, the end of President Trump’s term, and his mission to make D.C. safe and beautiful.
At least 2,500 National Guard members have patrolled D.C. streets since last August.
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Their deployment was initially scheduled to end in 2025. Then it was extended until the end of 2026. But now this could be home base for another three years.
Two U.S. officials told ABC News that the agency is planning to maintain a presence in the city through early 2029.
“We don’t need to have theater on our streets,” said Tropper Sanders, who has lived in the District for nearly 30 years.
The president first deployed the National Guard last summer, even as the District was already seeing historically low crime rates.
“There are crime and safety issues, but that should be handled with law enforcement and government,” said Sanders. “I think at a time when we are at war, we are expecting so much of our service members. We should not use their time in ways that are not essential.”
Some residents and city leaders said the military has helped clean up the city, but not with crime. D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said he does not see the point of keeping the National Guard in D.C.
“I know that the President said it was all about law and order,” he said. “The National Guard does not do law enforcement. What I see is them walking around, during the snow, creating a path they were very good at, shoveling snow.”
Residents like Shanti Israni told 7News their presence is noticeable.
“They open people’s doors,” said Israni. “If there are people who need help with groceries, they’ve helped the people with groceries. They’re helping. But also, my hope is that people in the community can also fill that role.”
Mendelson said the deployment is costing taxpayers significantly.
“It could be $1.6 million a day,” said Mendelson. “That’s like between almost $400 million and $600 million a year. I don’t get the point.”
If they are ordered to stay, community members told 7News they want the city to put the services to good use.
“The mayor or the next mayor should really look at where the true hotspots or issues are where we can make the most of these servicemembers’ time,” said Tropper. “That does not necessarily have to be about crime. There are a lot of things that we can deploy these talented people to deal with. If we have to do this, then let’s at least figure out how the District can be so much better in 2029.”
“I also realize that the people making these decisions probably know a lot that we don’t,” said Israni. “If our country’s at war, I wonder if risks in D.C. will increase. If D.C. will become more of a target, maybe in that way it might be helpful to have people, but, if again, if the mission is keeping D.C. safe and beautiful, D.C.’s saving people already.”
A Pentagon spokesperson told ABC News, “The Department of War is committed to supporting the president’s mission to address the epidemic of crime in the nation’s capital. There are no announcements to make at this time.”
The District has been pushing back on the president’s deployment, with expectations of continuing to do so.
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“There’s pending litigation now,” said Mendelson. “The attorney general won preliminarily, and then it went up to the court of appeals, where there was a stay. It’s all pending. There’s further legal argument.”
Officials told ABC News the deployment plan was finalized last year and is awaiting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s signature.
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