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U.S. ZIP Code · DC20037

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

Typical home value

$537,007[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.1%
5-year / yr
-1.4%
10-year / yr
+0.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+89.0%
vs metro
-8.5%
vs state
-4.4%
ZIP 20037 location in DC
Location of ZIP 20037 in DC

Price history

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

The typical home in 20037 is worth $537,007 — 8.5% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $3,238 a month — a 7.2% 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
$3,238[2]
Gross yield
7.2%[2]
Cap rate
4.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,435[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
13,156[3]
Median household income
$111,153[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
1
Elementary
0
Middle
0
High
1
  • School Without Walls HS

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

    599 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 yield7.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.3%
Annual rent$38,861

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$2,715
Loan principal$429,606
Down payment$107,401
Total interest paid$547,939

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 ratio1.04
Monthly cost to own$3,364
Monthly rent$3,238

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
96th percentile[2]
Property tax
2nd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20037?
The typical home in 20037 is worth $537,007, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20037?
Home values in 20037 are down 4.1% over the past year, and down 1.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20037?
A typical home in 20037 rents for about $3,238 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 20037?
The effective property tax rate in 20037 is 0.5% — roughly $2,435 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20037?
ZIP code 20037 has a population of 13,156 and a median household income of $111,153.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • North Bethesda CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $535,567
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • VA

    Typical home
    $538,458
    Gross yield
  • Triangle CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $538,727
    Gross yield
    5.2%
  • Washington, DC

    Typical home
    $538,874
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • VA

    Typical home
    $539,509
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Sperryville CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $530,625
    Gross yield

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