Question 1

Is 20002 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 20002 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 20002 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 20002?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 20002 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 20002. 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, 20002 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 20002?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 20002 is approximately $615K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 20002 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 20002 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 20002 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 20002 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, 20002 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 20002

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle	04–08	—	—	—
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary	PK–03	—	—	—
Miner ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Maury ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Ludlow-Taylor ES	PK–05	—	—	—
J.O. Wilson ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Wheatley Education Campus	PK–08	—	—	—
Eliot-Hine MS	06–08	—	—	—
Browne Education Campus	PK–08	—	—	—
Peabody ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)	PK–KG	—	—	—
Stuart-Hobson MS (Capitol Hill Cluster)	06–08	—	—	—
McKinley Technology HS	09–12	—	—	—
Phelps Architecture Construction and Engineering HS	09–12	—	—	—
Langley ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Capitol Hill Montessori School at Logan	PK–08	—	—	—
School-Within-School at Goding	PK–05	—	—	—
McKinley MS	06–08	—	—	—
KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS	09–12	—	—	—
KIPP DC - Connect Academy PCS	PK–KG	—	—	—
KIPP DC - Spring Academy PCS	01–04	—	—	—
KIPP DC - Northeast Academy PCS	05–08	—	—	—
Two Rivers PCS - 4th Street	PK–05	—	—	—
Two Rivers PCS - Young ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Two Rivers PCS - Young MS	06–08	—	—	—
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Oklahoma Avenue	PK–PK	—	—	—
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Lincoln Park	PK–PK	—	—	—
Center City PCS - Trinidad	PK–08	—	—	—
Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS	PK–08	—	—	—
Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence	PK–05	—	—	—
Kingsman Academy PCS	06–12	—	—	—
Monument Academy PCS	05–08	—	—	—