The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 20036 sells for about $367,000, or $450 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 44 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,263 a month.
ZIP 20036 — Washington
The Washington, D.C. housing market is showing signs of renewed momentum with increased sales activity and inventory levels. While prices remain high, the market is becoming more competitive as buyer demand rebounds. The 20036 ZIP code remains a stable, high-demand urban core area.
This ZIP is ideal for young professionals, urban commuters, and investors seeking proximity to the city's core. It is less suited for families seeking large single-family homes or suburban-style amenities.
Median prices moved up 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 44 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.9% · poverty 14.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 209 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 1.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 20036, District of Columbia
Crime trends in the District of Columbia remain a primary focus for local authorities, with property crime rates generally higher than the national average. Residents are advised to monitor local MPD reports for specific neighborhood-level safety updates.
Public schools in the District are managed by DC Public Schools (DCPS), with quality varying significantly by ward and specific school catchment area. Many families in this ZIP code explore both public and private educational options.
The area faces standard urban climate risks, including potential for localized flash flooding during heavy rain events. Property insurance in the District is generally stable but subject to regional market adjustments.
The area benefits from proximity to major federal, legal, and non-profit employers in downtown Washington. Development momentum is driven by ongoing mixed-use urban infill projects and transit-oriented infrastructure improvements.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (District of Columbia) — Deed Transfer Tax: 1.5% of consideration or fair market value; 1.1% for residential properties under $250,000. State (District of Columbia) — Deed Recordation Tax: 1.5% of consideration or fair market value; 1.1% for residential properties under $250,000. State (District of Columbia) — Real Property Tax: Class 1 (improved residential) is taxed at $0.96 per $100 of assessed value. Assessed at 100% of market value. Owner-occupied Class 1 properties receive a $30,000 exemption from assessed value.
This ZIP code is centrally located with excellent access to the Metro rail system and major bus corridors, facilitating short commutes to downtown employment hubs. Most residents rely on public transit, walking, or cycling for daily travel.
Residents have immediate access to urban amenities including Dupont Circle, numerous museums, high-end dining, and boutique shopping. Several small parks and green spaces are integrated into the neighborhood fabric.
The rental market is highly competitive with consistent demand from young professionals and students. Vacancy rates remain low, and rent trajectories have shown steady growth due to the area's central location.
The economy is anchored by the federal government, international organizations, legal services, and the non-profit sector. The area maintains high employment stability due to its role as the nation's capital.
The area is served by the Washington Metro Red Line and extensive bus networks. Infrastructure is highly developed for pedestrian and transit-based commuting.
Development is strictly regulated by the District's Comprehensive Plan, focusing on density near transit hubs and the preservation of historic character.
The Office of Tax and Revenue conducts annual assessments of all real property in the District to ensure valuations reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to District-wide taxation and utility services provided by DC Water and local energy providers.
Property insurance is readily available, though premiums are influenced by the urban density and the age of the housing stock.
The District of Columbia experiences steady domestic migration, with a strong influx of young professionals offset by some outward movement of families.
The District of Columbia follows a judicial foreclosure process, requiring court intervention to complete the sale of a property in default.
Sellers in the District of Columbia are required to provide a comprehensive disclosure statement regarding the condition of the property.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- The St. James4.410.7 mi
- F1 Arcade Washington, D.C.4.62.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park411.8 mi
- Lake Fairfax Park4.615.4 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.114.8 mi
- Nationals Park4.63 mi
- Capital One Arena4.51.3 mi
- Northwest Stadium49.5 mi
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center4.51 mi
- International Spy Museum4.41.8 mi
- Lincoln Memorial4.81.4 mi
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History4.81.4 mi
- Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum4.61.8 mi
- Smithsonian National Zoological Park4.61.6 mi
- Washington Monument4.71.3 mi
- Lincoln Memorial4.81.4 mi
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History4.81.4 mi
- Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum4.61.8 mi
- United States Capitol4.72.1 mi
- National Mall4.81.4 mi
- Lincoln Memorial4.81.4 mi
- National Mall4.81.4 mi
- United States Botanic Garden4.82 mi
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial4.91.5 mi
- Brookside Gardens4.810.5 mi
- The Wharf DC4.72.2 mi
- Adventures Unbound: Columbia Island Marina4.62.3 mi
- Washington Sailing Marina4.75.2 mi
- The Wharf Marina4.72.4 mi
- Adventures Unbound: James Creek Marina4.53.3 mi
- Topgolf National Harbor47.8 mi
- East Potomac Golf Links4.12.4 mi
- Congressional Country Club4.79.5 mi
- Puttery4.51.2 mi
- Langston Golf Course & Driving Range4.33.9 mi
- Tysons Corner Center4.69.8 mi
- Tanger Outlets National Harbor4.48.1 mi
- Union Market4.52.3 mi
- Fashion Centre at Pentagon City4.43.3 mi
- Springfield Town Center4.411.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A historic traffic circle and park serving as a major social and transit hub.
A renowned private museum of modern art located in the heart of the neighborhood.
A historic stretch of Massachusetts Avenue featuring numerous international embassies.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.