Census ACS 5-year estimates · 2026

District of Columbia Income Statistics for 2026

The average income for households in District of Columbia is $162,297, which is 43% higher than the US average.

The median income for households in District of Columbia is $109,870, which is 36% higher than the US median.

District of Columbia has a population-weighted median household income of $113,834 and mean household income of $160,235 across 29 ZIP codes — 29.9% higher than the US average for median income.

Median household income (ZIP-weighted)

$113,834

US ZIP-weighted median: $87,610 · 29.9% higher than the US average

Mean household income (ZIP-weighted)

$160,235

US ZIP-weighted mean: $113,774 · 40.8% higher than the US average

Per capita income

$77,493

US per capita: $44,688 · 73.4% higher than the US average

Population & households

Population
679,941
Households
324,491
ZIP codes
29

By age of householder

Median household income by age in District of Columbia

Census ACS table B19049 · 2024 5-year estimates

Under 25
$51,017+13% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($45,332)

25 to 44Peak
$127,139+40% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($90,756)

45 to 64
$125,089+28% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($97,843)

65 and over
$70,184+20% vs US

Gray bar = US median ($58,390)

In District of Columbia, younger households (householder under 25) report a median income of $51,017. Income peaks for householders aged 25 to 44, at $127,139. Among householders 65 and over, the median falls to $70,184 — a common pattern as people transition from career earnings to retirement income.

Income distribution

How District of Columbia households are spread across income levels

Census ACS table B19001 · 324,491 households · 2024 5-year estimates

Less than $10,000
23,4087%
$10,000 to $14,999
11,1153%
$15,000 to $19,999
7,3642%
$20,000 to $24,999
7,8812%
$25,000 to $29,999
5,7042%
$30,000 to $34,999
6,2922%
$35,000 to $39,999
7,1752%
$40,000 to $44,999
6,5132%
$45,000 to $49,999
6,8672%
$50,000 to $59,999
14,0734%
$60,000 to $74,999
20,8826%
$75,000 to $99,999
32,88110%
$100,000 to $124,999
28,2779%
$125,000 to $149,999
24,2198%
$150,000 to $199,999
35,05011%
$200,000 or moreLargest
86,79027%

Under $50k

25%

$50k–$99k

21%

$100k–$149k

16%

$150k+

38%

District of Columbia has 324,491 households spread across 16 income brackets. The largest share (27%) falls in the $200,000 or more range. Roughly 54% of households earn $100,000 or more per year. About 25% earn less than $50,000.

Richest District of Columbia ZIP codes

Richest ZIP codes are ranked by mean household income among ZCTAs with at least 500 residents. Census suppresses exact medians above $250,000; mean income avoids ties.

RankZIPCountyPopulationMean incomeMedian income
120015District of Columbia15,653$337,388$250,001
220016District of Columbia32,730$265,827$178,920
320007District of Columbia24,602$237,628$140,996
420004District of Columbia1,831$236,922$184,792
520003District of Columbia37,482$205,745$159,846
620008District of Columbia29,434$197,561$125,212
720009District of Columbia50,150$191,961$146,664
820012District of Columbia17,519$179,700$121,418
920010District of Columbia31,808$174,847$114,126
1020001District of Columbia44,616$173,629$138,059

Hero statistics use official Census ACS state totals (tables B19013 and S1902). Figures in this section are population-weighted aggregates of ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) estimates for browsing individual ZIP codes. Page URL: https://resource.skyrocketbpo.com/tools/market-research/us-income-demographics-by-zip-code/district-of-columbia

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