20020 Safety Report
ZIP • WASHINGTON, DCSummary
20020 has a safe overall safety rating, with safety levels typical for the 39 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $345K (-48.1% vs area average), median household income of $55K (-50.6% vs area average), population density of 10,776 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 88.5% (-1.1% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 20020
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 20020 in Washington, DC receives a safe overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are in line with 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
This area has somewhat higher walking safety related crime rates than average for zips in the region. This area ranks #30 out of 39 zips analyzed.
317
Total Incidents
26.4
Monthly Average
#30 / 39
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 20020 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the late night hours, with the highest concentration at 23:00 (23 incidents). Conversely, the safest time of day is during the late night, particularly around 4:00 when incident rates drop to 3. 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 20020 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2025-09 with 35 incidents, while 2024-11 saw the lowest activity at 19 incidents. On average, this zip in Washington experiences approximately 26 incidents per month. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like 20020 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 20020 is Assault | Assault W/Dangerous Weapon - Gun, accounting for 31.2% of all incidents (99 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery - Gun at 25.6% (81 cases). The top three categories combined represent 70% 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
10,776.17
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #14 of 39 zips
-7.0% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
88.5%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #27 of 38 zips
-1.1% vs area average
Median Home Value
$344,712.98
average estimate
Ranks #30 of 31 zips
-48.1% vs area average
Median Household Income
$55,408.21
average estimate
Ranks #31 of 35 zips
-50.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.