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U.S. ZIP Code · DC20017

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

Typical home value

$538,874[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.0%
5-year / yr
-2.2%
10-year / yr
+2.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+89.7%
vs metro
-8.2%
vs state
-4.1%
ZIP 20017 location in DC
Location of ZIP 20017 in DC

Price history

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

The typical home in 20017 is worth $538,874 — 8.2% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,247 a month — a 5.0% 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
$2,247[2]
Gross yield
5.0%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,882[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
21,208[3]
Median household income
$106,300[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
14
Elementary
9
Middle
3
High
2
  • Washington Yu Ying PCS

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Washington Yu Ying PCS

    634 students

  • Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle Ocho

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS

    498 students

  • DC Prep PCS - Edgewood ES

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · DC Prep PCS

    420 students

  • Washington Leadership Academy PCS

    High · Grades 9–12 · Washington Leadership Academy PCS

    398 students

  • Brookland MS

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

    370 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 yield5.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$26,965

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$2,725
Loan principal$431,099
Down payment$107,775
Total interest paid$549,844

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 ratio1.52
Monthly cost to own$3,412
Monthly rent$2,247

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
2nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
56th percentile[2]
Property tax
10th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20017?
The typical home in 20017 is worth $538,874, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20017?
Home values in 20017 are down 2.0% over the past year, and down 2.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20017?
A typical home in 20017 rents for about $2,247 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 20017?
The effective property tax rate in 20017 is 0.5% — roughly $2,882 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20017?
ZIP code 20017 has a population of 21,208 and a median household income of $106,300.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Triangle CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $538,727
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • VA

    Typical home
    $538,458
    Gross yield
  • VA

    Typical home
    $539,509
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Washington, DC

    Typical home
    $537,007
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • North Bethesda CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $535,567
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Wheaton CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $546,216
    Gross yield
    4.2%

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