20036 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20036, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20036 is a zip code in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, which covers Washington, with a total population of 4,669 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 20036 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20036.

The estimated population of people living in 20036 is 4,669, with a median age of 33.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20036 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,669
 -13.95% -20.00%
2020
5,426
 -0.53% -
2019
5,455
 -5.92% -
2018
5,798
 -0.65% -
2017
5,836
 - -

Population of 20036 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20036 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
73%
73.6%
 -0.82%
Black/African American
2.6%
4.1%
 -36.59%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.6%
10.5%
 -18.10%
Asian
13.8%
8.4%
 +64.29%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1.2%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
3.1%
 -74.19%
Other
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20036 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 20036 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20036 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20036 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 33.8 +0.9% 37.7 +3.86% 32.8 +0.92%
2020 33.5 -0.59% 36.3 +4.31% 32.5 +0.93%
2019 33.7 +0.9% 34.8 +0.87% 32.2 +1.26%
2018 33.4 +4.05% 34.5 +2.37% 31.8 +3.25%
2017 32.1 - 33.7 - 30.8 -

The median age of the 20036 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 20036 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 39 -10.96% 138 -71.3% 25 51
10 to 19 15 +77.69% 0 +-50% 27 1
20 to 29 623 +2.76% 1,284 -28.21% 625 953
30 to 39 1,012 -72.88% 1,089 -23.34% 433 750
40 to 49 234 +29.89% 273 -64.34% 296 131
50 to 59 282 -17.41% 193 +60.5% 221 265
60 to 69 201 +79.7% 196 -65.63% 370 84
70+ 170 +14.42% 87 +128.53% 190 247

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20036 zip code is $100,417.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 20036.

  • Under 25
    $76,184.00
  • 25 to 44
    $109,769.00
  • 45 to 64
    $102,118.00
  • 65 and over
    $60,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20036 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 20036, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 20036 is currently $137,392.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

19.81% of households in 20036 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 20036 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.95%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    9.50%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.37%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.48%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.39%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.81%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20036 is $106,369.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20036 by the total population of 20036.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20036 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20036 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    43.92%
  • Bachelor's degree
    50.83%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    0.58%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    4.66%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20036 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20036 zip over the age of 16 is 4,576.

Of those people, a total of 79.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 20036 is 78.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 20036 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 11 0.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 520 79.80% 6.00%
25 to 29 years 1,058 88.50% 0.60%
30 to 34 years 873 90.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 580 91.70% 3.00%
45 to 54 years 529 90.00% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 114 72.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 267 85.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 451 37.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 173 13.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20036. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 3,595 78.80% 1.40%
Black or African American 122 72.10% 1.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 645 82.00% 1.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 54 100.00% 0.00%
Other 55 90.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 105 96.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 401 83.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,324 79.00% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20036 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 20036 is 3,609, with median earnings of $90,512.00.

Women in 20036 are earning approximately 88.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,609 $90,512.00
Male 1,721 $94,947.00
Female 1,888 $84,407.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20036 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 612 $108,588.00
Business and Financial 531 $88,236.00
Computer and Mathematical 537 $72,071.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 145 $110,234.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00
Legal 756 $186,250.00
Educational and Library 182 $62,632.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 258 $87,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 106 $70,000.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 67 $0.00
Sales 75 $65,469.00
Office and Administrative Support 224 $38,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20036 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 20036.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 277 $108,808.00 335 $108,480.00
Business and Financial 199 $101,010.00 332 $84,615.00
Computer and Mathematical 253 $91,422.00 284 $71,168.00
Architecture and Engineering 54 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 75 $142,670.00 70 $53,900.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 7 $0.00
Legal 378 $134,688.00 378 $200,538.00
Educational and Library 82 $64,013.00 100 $34,271.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 114 $35,625.00 144 $127,627.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $67,167.00 80 $73,125.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 28 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 54 $0.00 13 $0.00
Sales 57 $97,946.00 18 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 125 $33,028.00 99 $44,704.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,664 households in 20036, with an average household size of 1.27 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 472 families living in the 20036 zip code with an average family size of 2.12 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 20036:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 472 0 0 3,192
Average Household Size 2.2 0 0 1.13
Total Families 472 0 0 0
Average Household Size 2.12 0 0 0

Poverty

Of the 472 families living in 20036, 0.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20036:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,135 housing units in 20036.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,664 88.61%
Vacant 471 11.39%

49.29% of the total 4,135 housing units in 20036 are rental units. This is approximately 2,038 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,606 are occupied by the owner - or 38.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20036 is $2,083.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20036 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    20
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    20
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    17
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    876
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    642
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    163
  • $3,000 or more
    320

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20036 is $378,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20036 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    400
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    743
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    304
  • $1,000,000 or more
    159

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20036. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20036 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,139
  • 1940 to 1949
    282
  • 1950 to 1959
    335
  • 1960 to 1969
    951
  • 1970 to 1979
    538
  • 1980 to 1989
    282
  • 1990 to 1999
    253
  • 2000 to 2009
    138
  • 2010 to 2013
    217
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 20036 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,379
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,213
  • 2 vehicles available
    72
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    0

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20036 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20036 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20036.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    58
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    238
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    374
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    318
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    468
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    427
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    615
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    75
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    147
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    76
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    74
  • 90 or more minutes
    16

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 20036 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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