ZIP code
20005
in Washington, District of ColumbiaPopulation 13,131
71.36/ 100
Ranked #365 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 1.2%)
Ranked #7 of 28 District of Columbia ZIPs (top 25%)
Ranked #42 of 308 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ZIPs (top 13.7%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
Binge drinking
28.5%
in the top 0.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST83rdUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report binge drinking — five or more drinks on one occasion for men, four or more for women.
Full methodology ›Civic-institution access
6.5 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST88thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of civic and social organizations inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Obesity
20.4%
in the bottom 1.1% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST41stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with obesity, defined as a body-mass index of 30 or higher.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
20.4%
in the bottom 1.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST30thUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Households without a vehicle
61.3%
in the top 0.8% nationally
Lower is healthier
US99thDefinition & source ›
The share of households with no vehicle available.
Full methodology ›Transit access
12 per 1,000 residents
in the top 0.9% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST79thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of public-transit stops inside this ZIP’s boundary, per 1,000 residents.
Counted from establishments located inside this ZIP’s boundary, so one just across the line is not counted. Where a ZIP has too few residents for the density to be reliable, no value is published rather than an unreliable one.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
2.6%
in the bottom 1.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST30thUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Walkability
260 intersections/sq mi
in the top 1.2% nationally
Higher is healthier
ST91stUS99thDefinition & source ›
The number of street intersections per square mile — a standard street-connectivity measure; denser networks correlate with more walkable neighborhoods.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
3.1%
in the bottom 1.0% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST30thUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
5.1%
in the bottom 1.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST33rdUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›The read
ZIP 20005, one of several in Washington, District of Columbia, by its composite score, sits in the top 1.2% healthiest ZIPs nationally (365th) and the top 25% of the District of Columbia (7th).
The measures fall on both sides for this area, fairly evenly: civic stands in the top 0.2% nationally, and modeled obesity registers in the bottom 1.1% nationally. Modeled high blood pressure settles in the bottom 1.4% nationally, and transit sits in the top 0.9% nationally. Modeled coronary heart disease lies in the bottom 1.3% nationally, walkability rests in the top 1.2% nationally, and modeled hearing disability resides in the bottom 1.0% nationally. Modeled diabetes is in the bottom 1.2% nationally. Pulling the other way, modeled binge drinking lands in the top 0.2% nationally, and households without a vehicle stands in the top 0.8% nationally.
Next to the surrounding area, walkability runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. For a healthier comparison close by, see ZIP 20036, just across the boundary.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 99%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
in the top 0.5%
16%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 85%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 79%
8%
Disability
in the top 0.9%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 82%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 85%
5%
About typical
Preventive Care
healthier than 46%
13%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 17%
14%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 74%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 89%
16%
Disability
healthier than 74%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 96%
5%
About typical
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 41%
14%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 59%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 52%
8%
Holding it back
Preventive Care
healthier than 37%
13%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 33%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 97%
21%
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 95%
16%
Disability
healthier than 94%
7%
Climate / Disaster Risk
in the top 0.4%
5%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 82%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 54%
11%
Mental Health
healthier than 40%
8%
Holding it back
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 7%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 19%
13%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Findings that name this ZIP
2 of our published findings list this ZIP code. Each finding compares one published measure against a stated benchmark, and names only the ZIP codes whose estimates are reliable enough to rank. See all surprising findings.
Heavy environment, light chronic burden
Where the environment and chronic illness point in opposite directions
Environmental-hazard standing 16.7; chronic-disease standing 99.0 (top 1%) — 82 points apart, heavier on the environment than it is on chronic illness.
Ranked #17,357 of the 18,187 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by the gap from cleanest environment to heaviest chronic burden, highest first.
Highest-risk tenth
Air toxics and the years between the two ends of the risk scale
Modeled air-toxics cancer risk is 40.0 cases per million — among the tenth of compared ZIP codes with the most. Estimated life expectancy is 79.5 ± 1.9 years.
Ranked #504 of the 4,173 ZIP codes this finding names, ordered by modeled air-toxics risk, highest first.
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
20001
District of Columbiashares a border
Score 68.71
Closest healthier
20036
District of Columbiashares a border
Score 75.33
Similar health profile
94109
California99% similar profile
Score 64.35
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 12.4% | 10.7–14.3 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 20.4% | 17.9–23.4 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 4.5% | 4.1–4.9 |
| Current asthma among adults | 9.1% | 8.1–10.3 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 2.6% | 2.3–2.9 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 2.7% | 2.4–3.1 |
| Depression among adults | 22.9% | 19.3–27.0 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 5.1% | 4.5–5.9 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 29.0% | 25.3–33.1 |
| Obesity among adults | 20.4% | 16.0–25.9 |
| Stroke among adults | 1.7% | 1.6–1.9 |
| All teeth lost among adults aged >=65 years | 8.1% | 6.7–9.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 5.7% | 4.7–7.1 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 64.4% | 61.4–67.2 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 71.3% | 66.7–75.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 88.3% | 86.4–90.0 |
| Colorectal cancer screening among adults aged 45–75 years | 69.5% | 65.0–73.6 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 73.5% | 69.4–77.1 |
| Mammography use among women aged 50-74 years | 77.5% | 71.3–82.9 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 28.5% | 25.0–32.3 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 7.2% | 5.9–8.6 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 11.0% | 8.8–13.6 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 29.2% | 24.1–34.5 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 9.6% | 8.3–11.0 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 13.4% | 11.9–15.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 7.3% | 6.5–8.3 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 10.6% | 9.2–12.1 |
| Any disability among adults | 17.0% | 14.5–19.9 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 3.1% | 2.7–3.5 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 4.8% | 4.2–5.5 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 5.7% | 5.0–6.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 1.9% | 1.7–2.2 |
| Vision disability among adults | 2.9% | 2.6–3.2 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 19.8% | 16.9–23.0 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 9.4% | 7.9–11.2 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 7.9% | 6.3–9.7 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 8.5% | 7.3–9.9 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 5.9% | 5.1–6.8 |
| Loneliness among adults | 35.6% | 31.5–39.9 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 5.2% | 4.4–6.0 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | DC median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 9.1% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | DC distribution suppressed (n=26 < 30). |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 5.4% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | DC distribution suppressed (n=27 < 30). |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 8.2% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | DC distribution suppressed (n=29 < 30). |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 80.3% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | DC distribution suppressed (n=29 < 30). |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 3.8% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | DC distribution suppressed (n=29 < 30). |
| Households without a vehicle | 61.3% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | DC distribution suppressed (n=25 < 30). |
| Broadband subscription | 94.8% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | DC distribution suppressed (n=25 < 30). |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 35.9% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | DC distribution suppressed (n=25 < 30). |
| Homeownership rate | 31.5% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | DC distribution suppressed (n=25 < 30). |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 7.1% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | DC distribution suppressed (n=25 < 30). |
| Foreign-born population | 25.7% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | DC distribution suppressed (n=29 < 30). |
| Single-parent households | 54.8% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | DC distribution suppressed (n=23 < 30). |
| Population 65+ | 8.6% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | DC distribution suppressed (n=29 < 30). |
| Median age | 34.9 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | DC distribution suppressed (n=28 < 30). |
| Median household income | $116,724 | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | DC distribution suppressed (n=22 < 30). |
| Median home value | $640,600 | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | DC distribution suppressed (n=22 < 30). |
| Median gross rent | $2,298 | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | DC distribution suppressed (n=22 < 30). |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | DC median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 79.5 yr ± 0.95 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 80.1 yr (74.0–84.9) n=39 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 0.95 years of 79.5, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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