Question 1

Is 20001 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 20001 in Washington has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Washington city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 20001 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 20001?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 20001 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 20001. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 20001 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Washington. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 20001?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 20001 is approximately $638K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 20001 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 20001 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 20001 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 20001 has an overall NeighborScore of 67/100, placing it in the moderate range for Washington. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 67/100, 20001 scores similarly to the middle tier of Washington neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Washington — ZIP 20001

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary	PK–03	—	—	—
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle	04–08	—	—	—
Seaton ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Walker-Jones Education Campus	PK–08	—	—	—
Tubman ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Dunbar HS	09–12	—	—	—
Cleveland ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Benjamin Banneker HS	09–12	—	—	—
KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCS	05–08	—	—	—
KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS	PK–KG	—	—	—
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS	01–04	—	—	—
Center City PCS - Shaw	PK–08	—	—	—
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - J.F. Cook	PK–05	—	—	—
Girls Global Academy PCS	09–12	—	—	—