Census ACS 5-year estimates · 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.
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Explore the richest ZIPs in District of ColumbiaDistrict 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.
$113,834
US ZIP-weighted median: $87,610 · 29.9% higher than the US average
$160,235
US ZIP-weighted mean: $113,774 · 40.8% higher than the US average
$77,493
US per capita: $44,688 · 73.4% higher than the US average
By age of householder
Census ACS table B19049 · 2024 5-year estimates
Gray bar = US median ($45,332)
Gray bar = US median ($90,756)
Gray bar = US median ($97,843)
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
Census ACS table B19001 · 324,491 households · 2024 5-year estimates
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 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.
| Rank | ZIP | County | Population | Mean income | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20015 | District of Columbia | 15,653 | $337,388 | $250,001 |
| 2 | 20016 | District of Columbia | 32,730 | $265,827 | $178,920 |
| 3 | 20007 | District of Columbia | 24,602 | $237,628 | $140,996 |
| 4 | 20004 | District of Columbia | 1,831 | $236,922 | $184,792 |
| 5 | 20003 | District of Columbia | 37,482 | $205,745 | $159,846 |
| 6 | 20008 | District of Columbia | 29,434 | $197,561 | $125,212 |
| 7 | 20009 | District of Columbia | 50,150 | $191,961 | $146,664 |
| 8 | 20012 | District of Columbia | 17,519 | $179,700 | $121,418 |
| 9 | 20010 | District of Columbia | 31,808 | $174,847 | $114,126 |
| 10 | 20001 | District of Columbia | 44,616 | $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