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U.S. ZIP Code · DC20008

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

Typical home value

$835,169[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.6%
5-year / yr
+0.9%
10-year / yr
+2.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+194.0%
vs metro
+42.3%
vs state
+48.7%
ZIP 20008 location in DC
Location of ZIP 20008 in DC

Price history

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

The typical home in 20008 is worth $835,169 — 42.3% above the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,085 a month — a 3.0% 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
$2,085[2]
Gross yield
3.0%[2]
Cap rate
1.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,883[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
29,434[3]
Median household income
$125,212[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
4
Elementary
4
Middle
0
High
0
  • Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · District of Columbia Public Schools

    781 students

  • Murch ES

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

    636 students

  • Eaton ES

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

    437 students

  • Hearst ES

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

    337 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 yield3.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.8%
Annual rent$25,017

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$4,223
Loan principal$668,135
Down payment$167,034
Total interest paid$852,170

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 ratio2.55
Monthly cost to own$5,323
Monthly rent$2,085

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
9th percentile[1]
Rental yield
6th percentile[2]
Property tax
17th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20008?
The typical home in 20008 is worth $835,169, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20008?
Home values in 20008 are down 0.6% over the past year, and up 0.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20008?
A typical home in 20008 rents for about $2,085 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 20008?
The effective property tax rate in 20008 is 0.6% — roughly $4,883 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20008?
ZIP code 20008 has a population of 29,434 and a median household income of $125,212.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Gainesville CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $839,209
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • VA

    Typical home
    $839,230
    Gross yield
  • Washington, DC

    Typical home
    $830,872
    Gross yield
    3.6%
  • McLean CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $842,560
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Braddock CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $827,713
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Ten Mile Creek CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $844,938
    Gross yield

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