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U.S. ZIP Code · DC20009

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

Typical home value

$572,361[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.0%
5-year / yr
-0.2%
10-year / yr
+0.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+101.5%
vs metro
-2.5%
vs state
+1.9%
ZIP 20009 location in DC
Location of ZIP 20009 in DC

Price history

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

The typical home in 20009 is worth $572,361 — 2.5% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,622 a month — a 5.5% gross rental yield. 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
$2,622[2]
Gross yield
5.5%[2]
Cap rate
3.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,853[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
50,150[3]
Median household income
$146,664[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
7
Elementary
5
Middle
0
High
1
  • Cardozo Education Campus

    High · Grades 6–12 · District of Columbia Public Schools

    706 students

  • Meridian PCS

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Meridian PCS

    621 students

  • Marie Reed ES

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

    452 students

  • Garrison ES

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

    389 students

  • H.D. Cooke ES

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

    389 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 yield5.5%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.3%
Annual rent$31,470

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$2,894
Loan principal$457,889
Down payment$114,472
Total interest paid$584,012

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 ratio1.41
Monthly cost to own$3,691
Monthly rent$2,622

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
6th percentile[1]
Rental yield
73rd percentile[2]
Property tax
24th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20009?
The typical home in 20009 is worth $572,361, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20009?
Home values in 20009 are down 1.0% over the past year, and down 0.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20009?
A typical home in 20009 rents for about $2,622 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.5%.
What is the property tax rate in 20009?
The effective property tax rate in 20009 is 0.7% — roughly $3,853 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20009?
ZIP code 20009 has a population of 50,150 and a median household income of $146,664.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Bull Run CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $571,990
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Stafford Courthouse CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $571,420
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Middletown, MD

    Typical home
    $573,544
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Berryville, VA

    Typical home
    $570,230
    Gross yield
  • Jefferson CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $576,527
    Gross yield
  • Port Tobacco Village, MD

    Typical home
    $577,073
    Gross yield

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