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U.S. ZIP Code · DC20003

District of Columbia · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Typical home value

$830,872[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.7%
5-year / yr
-0.9%
10-year / yr
+1.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+192.5%
vs metro
+41.5%
vs state
+47.9%
ZIP 20003 location in DC
Location of ZIP 20003 in DC

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 20003 is worth $830,872 — 41.5% above the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,515 a month — a 3.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$2,515[2]
Gross yield
3.6%[2]
Cap rate
2.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,078[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for District of Columbia. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively High
Winter weather
Very High

#Who lives here

Population
37,482[3]
Median household income
$159,846[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of District of Columbia over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,366[5]
Moved in
33,508
Moved out
32,142

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
11
Elementary
7
Middle
1
High
1
  • Eastern HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · District of Columbia Public Schools

    866 students

  • Tyler ES

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · District of Columbia Public Schools

    565 students

  • Brent ES

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · District of Columbia Public Schools

    421 students

  • Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)

    Elementary · Grades 1–5 · District of Columbia Public Schools

    397 students

  • Van Ness ES

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · District of Columbia Public Schools

    392 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield3.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.2%
Annual rent$30,183

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,201
Loan principal$664,698
Down payment$166,174
Total interest paid$847,786

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.11
Monthly cost to own$5,316
Monthly rent$2,515

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
5th percentile[1]
Rental yield
16th percentile[2]
Property tax
19th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20003?
The typical home in 20003 is worth $830,872, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20003?
Home values in 20003 are down 0.7% over the past year, and down 0.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20003?
A typical home in 20003 rents for about $2,515 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 20003?
The effective property tax rate in 20003 is 0.6% — roughly $5,078 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20003?
ZIP code 20003 has a population of 37,482 and a median household income of $159,846.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Braddock CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $827,713
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Washington, DC

    Typical home
    $835,169
    Gross yield
    3.0%
  • Franklin Farm CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $824,934
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Ashton-Sandy Spring CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $824,488
    Gross yield
  • South Kensington CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $824,472
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Alexandria, VA

    Typical home
    $824,330
    Gross yield
    3.1%

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