20004 Safety Report
ZIP • WASHINGTON, DCSummary
20004 has a moderate overall safety rating, with somewhat elevated crime compared to 39 similar areas. The area has a median home value of $602K (-9.3% vs area average), median household income of $150K (+34.2% vs area average), population density of 5,073 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 90.26% (+0.9% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 20004
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 20004 in Washington, DC receives a moderate overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are somewhat higher than what's typical for the city. This zip was compared against 39 similar locations in the region. Each safety category below provides detailed crime statistics, temporal patterns, and comparative rankings to help you understand the specific safety profile of this zip in Washington, DC.
Walking Safety
The crime density is 48% higher than the median for zips in the region. This area ranks #22 out of 39 zips analyzed.
9
Total Incidents
0.8
Monthly Average
#22 / 39
Safety Rank
Safe
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 20004 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 1:00 (2 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 22:00 when incident rates drop to 0. Understanding these hourly crime patterns in Washington, DC can help residents and visitors make informed decisions about when to travel through the area.
Monthly Trend
Monthly crime data for 20004 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-05 with 2 incidents, while 2025-10 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Washington experiences approximately 1 incidents per month. The data shows a increasing trend, with incident rates rising by approximately 25% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like 20004 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 20004 is Assault | Assault W/Dangerous Weapon - Knife, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents (3 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery - Others at 22.2% (2 cases). The top three categories combined represent 78% of all crime in this area. Understanding the specific types of crimes that occur most frequently in Washington, DC helps residents assess relevant safety concerns for their neighborhood.
Demographics & Housing
Population Density
5,072.9
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #32 of 39 zips
-56.2% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
90.3%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #24 of 38 zips
+0.9% vs area average
Median Home Value
$602,495.65
average estimate
Ranks #17 of 31 zips
-9.3% vs area average
Median Household Income
$150,471.2
average estimate
Ranks #6 of 35 zips
+34.2% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.