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U.S. ZIP Code · DC20010

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

Typical home value

$693,606[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.0%
5-year / yr
-1.5%
10-year / yr
+1.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+144.2%
vs metro
+18.1%
vs state
+23.5%
ZIP 20010 location in DC
Location of ZIP 20010 in DC

Price history

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

The typical home in 20010 is worth $693,606 — 18.1% above the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,403 a month — a 4.2% 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
$2,403[2]
Gross yield
4.2%[2]
Cap rate
2.5%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,865[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
31,808[3]
Median household income
$114,126[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
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
1
  • Columbia Heights Education Campus

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

    1,494 students

  • Bancroft ES

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

    768 students

  • Tubman ES

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

    560 students

  • Bruce-Monroe ES at Park View

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

    436 students

  • Raymond ES

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

    400 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 yield4.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.5%
Annual rent$28,832

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$3,507
Loan principal$554,885
Down payment$138,721
Total interest paid$707,725

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 ratio1.84
Monthly cost to own$4,409
Monthly rent$2,403

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
4th percentile[1]
Rental yield
30th percentile[2]
Property tax
13th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20010?
The typical home in 20010 is worth $693,606, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20010?
Home values in 20010 are down 2.0% over the past year, and down 1.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20010?
A typical home in 20010 rents for about $2,403 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 20010?
The effective property tax rate in 20010 is 0.6% — roughly $3,865 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20010?
ZIP code 20010 has a population of 31,808 and a median household income of $114,126.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • VA

    Typical home
    $694,126
    Gross yield
  • Takoma Park, MD

    Typical home
    $696,537
    Gross yield
    2.6%
  • Redland CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $696,565
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Cloverly CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $689,985
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Urbana CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $697,593
    Gross yield
  • Mason Neck CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $689,338
    Gross yield
    4.3%

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