ZIP Code 20059 - Washington District of Columbia
Overview
20059 is the ZIP Code for Howard University in Washington, District of Columbia. 20059 is entirely within District of Columbia. Regionally, 20059 is located in Metro DC.
ZIP Code 20059 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Washington |
| Organization | Howard University |
| Primary County | District of Columbia |
| ZIP Code Type | Unique |
| Population (2022) | 785 |
| Area Code(s) | 202 / 771 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 20059 Map
20059 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 20059 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 20059 is African American. The current unemployment level in 20059 is 5.7%.
| Population | 785 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 7,067 People per Square Mile |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 5.7% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 69.35% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 92.71% |
20059 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 348 | 22.22% |
| Black | 1,086 | 69.35% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 5.56% |
| Asian | 45 | 2.87% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
20059 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black | 267 | 93.03% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 6.97% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
20059 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 14 | 38.89% |
| High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 13 | 36.11% |
| Professional Degree | 9 | 25% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
20059 Geography
| Coordinates | 38.9225502, -77.02022552 |
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| Neighborhoods in 20059 | |
| Region | Metro DC |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 0.11108045 Square Miles |
20059 Schools
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20059 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7a: 0F to 5F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 1 - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65n - Chesapeake Rolling Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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