20036 Safety Report
ZIP • WASHINGTON, DCSummary
20036 has a use caution overall safety rating, with notably higher crime than most of the 39 areas analyzed. The area has a median home value of $567K (-14.7% vs area average), median household income of $110K (-1.6% vs area average), population density of 20,949 people per square mile and occupancy rate of 84.73% (-5.3% vs area average).
Crime & Safety Analysis
Safety Overview for 20036
Based on comprehensive analysis of 5 distinct safety categories over the past year of data, 20036 in Washington, DC receives a use caution overall safety rating. This means crime rates here are notably higher than most comparable areas. 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 #36 out of 39 zips analyzed.
38
Total Incidents
3.2
Monthly Average
#36 / 39
Safety Rank
Moderate
Safety Level
Time of Day Pattern
Crime incidents in 20036 show distinct patterns throughout the day. The peak activity occurs during the evening hours, with the highest concentration at 19:00 (6 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 20036 reveals seasonal patterns and trends. The month with the highest incident count was 2024-12 with 7 incidents, while 2025-01 saw the lowest activity at 0 incidents. On average, this zip in Washington experiences approximately 3 incidents per month. The data shows a decreasing trend, with incident rates declining by approximately 27% over the analyzed period. These temporal patterns can help residents understand when crime rates in DC neighborhoods like 20036 tend to fluctuate.
Top Crime Categories
The most common type of crime in 20036 is Robbery | Robbery - Others, accounting for 39.5% of all incidents (15 cases). This is followed by Robbery | Robbery - Gun at 28.9% (11 cases). The top three categories combined represent 84% 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
20,949.02
people per sq mi (average)
Ranks #7 of 39 zips
+80.8% vs area average
Occupancy Rate
84.7%
estimated units occupied
Ranks #30 of 38 zips
-5.3% vs area average
Median Home Value
$567,219.54
average estimate
Ranks #23 of 31 zips
-14.7% vs area average
Median Household Income
$110,307.98
average estimate
Ranks #21 of 35 zips
-1.6% vs area average
Age Distribution
Percentages are population-weighted averages across census tracts within this zip. Hover or tap segments for detailed rankings.