Question 1

Is 20020 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 20020 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 20020 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 20020?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 20020 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 20020. 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, 20020 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 20020?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 20020 is approximately $361K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 20020 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 20020 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 20020 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 20020 has an overall NeighborScore of 72/100, 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 72/100, 20020 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 20020

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Cedar Tree Academy PCS	PK–02	—	—	—
Moten ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Stanton ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Savoy ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Randle Highlands ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Anacostia HS	09–12	—	—	—
Beers ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Kramer MS	06–08	—	—	—
Johnson MS	06–08	—	—	—
Lawrence E. Boone ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Garfield ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Ketcham ES	PK–05	—	—	—
Excel Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
KIPP DC - AIM Academy PCS	05–08	—	—	—
KIPP DC - Discover Academy PCS	PK–KG	—	—	—
KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS	01–04	—	—	—
Thurgood Marshall Academy PCS	09–12	—	—	—
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia ES	PK–03	—	—	—
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia MS	04–08	—	—	—
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Douglas Knoll	PK–PK	—	—	—
Lee Montessori PCS - East End	PK–04	—	—	—
Rocketship PCS - Rise Academy	PK–05	—	—	—
I Dream PCS	PK–05	—	—	—