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U.S. ZIP Code · DC20004

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

Typical home value

$429,696[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.2%
5-year / yr
-1.4%
10-year / yr
-0.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+51.3%
vs metro
-26.8%
vs state
-23.5%
ZIP 20004 location in DC
Location of ZIP 20004 in DC

Price history

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

The typical home in 20004 is worth $429,696 — 26.8% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,194[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
1,831[3]
Median household income
$184,792[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
1
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
1
  • BASIS DC PCS

    High · Grades 5–12 · BASIS DC PCS

    690 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 yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

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$2,173
Loan principal$343,757
Down payment$85,939
Total interest paid$438,443

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 ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,796
Monthly rent

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
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
30th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20004?
The typical home in 20004 is worth $429,696, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20004?
Home values in 20004 are down 2.2% over the past year, and down 1.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 20004?
The effective property tax rate in 20004 is 0.7% — roughly $3,194 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20004?
ZIP code 20004 has a population of 1,831 and a median household income of $184,792.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Spotsylvania Courthouse CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $431,648
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Bryans Road CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $427,740
    Gross yield
  • Rock Point CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $427,651
    Gross yield
  • Chillum CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $438,255
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Alexandria, VA

    Typical home
    $438,681
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Hyattsville, MD

    Typical home
    $439,010
    Gross yield
    5.3%

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