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U.S. ZIP Code · DC20016

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

Typical home value

$1,122,980[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.6%
5-year / yr
+2.0%
10-year / yr
+3.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+295.3%
vs metro
+91.3%
vs state
+99.9%
ZIP 20016 location in DC
Location of ZIP 20016 in DC

Price history

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

The typical home in 20016 is worth $1,122,980 — 91.3% 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 $2,910 a month — a 3.1% 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
$2,910[2]
Gross yield
3.1%[2]
Cap rate
1.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$7,173[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
32,730[3]
Median household income
$178,920[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Jackson-Reed HS

    High · Grades 9–12 · District of Columbia Public Schools

    1,994 students

  • Deal MS

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · District of Columbia Public Schools

    1,420 students

  • Janney ES

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

    684 students

  • Mann ES

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

    394 students

  • Key ES

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

    347 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 yield3.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.9%
Annual rent$34,915

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$5,678
Loan principal$898,384
Down payment$224,596
Total interest paid$1,145,839

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 ratio2.48
Monthly cost to own$7,213
Monthly rent$2,910

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
18th percentile[1]
Rental yield
9th percentile[2]
Property tax
21st percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20016?
The typical home in 20016 is worth $1,122,980, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20016?
Home values in 20016 are down 0.6% over the past year, and up 2.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20016?
A typical home in 20016 rents for about $2,910 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 20016?
The effective property tax rate in 20016 is 0.6% — roughly $7,173 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20016?
ZIP code 20016 has a population of 32,730 and a median household income of $178,920.

#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
    $1,113,346
    Gross yield
  • Arlington CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,111,015
    Gross yield
    3.5%
  • Oakton CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,136,630
    Gross yield
    2.6%
  • Stone Ridge CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,108,191
    Gross yield
    3.4%
  • Difficult Run CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,105,529
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Garrett Park, MD

    Typical home
    $1,092,434
    Gross yield

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