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U.S. ZIP Code · DC20012

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

Typical home value

$795,903[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.9%
5-year / yr
-0.2%
10-year / yr
+3.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+180.2%
vs metro
+35.6%
vs state
+41.7%
ZIP 20012 location in DC
Location of ZIP 20012 in DC

Price history

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

The typical home in 20012 is worth $795,903 — 35.6% above the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.9%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,370 a month — a 3.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,370[2]
Gross yield
3.6%[2]
Cap rate
2.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,130[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
17,519[3]
Median household income
$121,418[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
3
Middle
0
High
1
  • District of Columbia International School

    High · Grades 6–12 · District of Columbia International School

    1,619 students

  • Takoma ES

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

    483 students

  • Breakthrough Montessori PCS

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Breakthrough Montessori PCS

    369 students

  • Shepherd ES

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

    363 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)2.1%
Annual rent$28,436

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$4,025
Loan principal$636,722
Down payment$159,181
Total interest paid$812,104

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 ratio2.12
Monthly cost to own$5,033
Monthly rent$2,370

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
15th percentile[2]
Property tax
7th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20012?
The typical home in 20012 is worth $795,903, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20012?
Home values in 20012 are down 0.9% over the past year, and down 0.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20012?
A typical home in 20012 rents for about $2,370 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 20012?
The effective property tax rate in 20012 is 0.5% — roughly $4,130 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20012?
ZIP code 20012 has a population of 17,519 and a median household income of $121,418.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Lovettsville, VA

    Typical home
    $794,351
    Gross yield
  • Fort Belvoir CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $805,127
    Gross yield
    3.3%
  • Damascus CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $806,668
    Gross yield
  • Reston CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $784,324
    Gross yield
    3.7%
  • Bethesda CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $779,804
    Gross yield
    4.2%
  • Mantua CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $778,330
    Gross yield
    3.6%

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