Zip Code 20016

DC · Population: 32,570

C+
50/100
0
F
Safety
84
A
Affordability
63
B
Quality of Life
54
C+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 20016

Zip code 20016 is located in District of Columbia and is home to approximately 32,570 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 50/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates here are considerably above the national average. Safety is a significant concern in this area.

With a median household income of $169,489 and home values around $1,181,100, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 88.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

Unemployment stands at 3.8%, which is near the national average.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$169,489
Home Value
$1,181,100
Rent
$2,134/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
88.4%
Unemployment
3.8%
Owner-Occupied
66.3%
Rent Burden
15.1% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety0FLower crime = higher score
Affordability84ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life63BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy54C+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall50C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).