NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 20129

DC · Population: 533

A
88/100
85
A
Safety
100
A+
Affordability
75
B+
Quality of Life
90
A+
Jobs
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About Zip Code 20129

Zip code 20129 is located in District of Columbia and is home to approximately 533 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 88/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $250,001 and home values around $1,190,700, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 90% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 1.2%.

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
$250,001
Home Value
$1,190,700
Rent
—
Median Age
55
College Educated
90%
Unemployment
1.2%
Owner-Occupied
85.1%
Rent Burden
—

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety85ALower crime = higher score
Affordability100A+Lower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life75B+Education, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy90A+Lower unemployment = higher
Overall88AWeighted 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).