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Washington, District of Columbia · ZIP 20003

Washington — ZIP 20003

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Washington (20003) scores 59/100 — Fair for Washington. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $834K.

59OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency22%
Avg reading proficiency29%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index38/100
Typical home value$834K
Median rent$2,554/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$834K

Median Rent

$2,554/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
Brent ESPK–05421
67%
67%
Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)01–05415
38%
36%
Payne ESPK–05398
27%
47%
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain ElementaryPK–03256
25%
5%
Shirley Chisholm ESPK–05542
17%
32%
Van Ness ESPK–05404
17%
37%
Center City PCS - Capitol HillPK–08257
12%
17%
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle04–08282
9%
17%
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Capitol Hill09–12387
8%
17%
Eastern HS09–12909
5%
16%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

36,194

Median Income

$160K

Homeownership

37%

Median Age

34.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20003 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 20003 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 20003 is approximately $834K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 20003 in Washington has an overall NeighborScore of 59/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.