Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 54 min5:42 am – 8:36 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 26 min7:23 am – 4:49 pm
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People21,208 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 36.99,037 householdsMedian household income $106,300Median home value $702,600Median rent $1,839 a month58% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,733 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.2% unemployment rate69% of adults are in the labour force, 11,047 employedMain industries: education and health care 21%, public administration 20%, professional and business services 17%Average commute 31 minutes34% drive alone, 6% car-pool, 22% take public transport, 7% walk or cycle, 30% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages62% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 36% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 78%, Spanish 9%, other languages 6%, French or Haitian Creole 2%10% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 90°F, lows 71°FColdest month January: highs 45°F, lows 28°F46 in of rain a year, on about 79 dayswettest month July10 in of snow a year, on about 7 days48 days above 90°F, 84 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Natl Arboretum Dc station, 2 mi away
Nearby landmarksCatholic University of Americacollege · under a mileDominican House of Studiescollege · under a mileMount Saint Sepulchrepeak · under a mileBunker Hillpeak · under a mileFirst High Reservoir (historical)reservoir · 1.2 miMcMillan Reservoirreservoir · 1.6 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsGeorge Washington Memorial Parkwaynational park · 6.1 miBelmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monumentnational monument · 3.2 miTurkey Thicketrecreation area · within reachCarter G. Woodson Home National Historic Sitehistoric site · 2.5 miLangdon Parkrecreation area · 1.1 miMary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Sitehistoric site · 2.9 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.6 on 16 Jul 201032 mi away, near Barnesville, MarylandMost recent: magnitude 3.6 on 16 Jul 201032 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively HighDistrict of Columbia, DC, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsStrong wind Very HighWinter weather Very HighLightning Very HighHeat wave Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality66% of days had good air in 2025241 of 365 days measured120 moderate, 2 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 2 unhealthy daysMedian index 45, worst day 185main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, District of Columbia County monitors, DC
Internet at home94% of households have a broadband subscription83% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone4% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterD.c. Water and Sewer Authorityserves 632,323 people from surface water purchasedNo health-based violations since 20214 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation129 ft39 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalChildren's National Hospital Rehabilitation and Specialized Care - Bunker Hill Roadunder a milePost officeBrookland Post Officeunder a mileTown hallMount Rainier City Hall1.8 miPoliceMetropolitan Police Department Liaison Unit1.7 miFire stationDistrict of Columbia Fire and EMS Engine Company 17under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi60 schools21 elementary, 7 middle, 7 high, 25 otherMiddleBrookland Middle Schoolright hereSchoolElsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter Schoolunder a mileSchoolWashington Jesuit Academyunder a mileCollegeCatholic University of Americaunder a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportRonald Reagan Washington National Airport DCA6.4 miInterstateI-3952.6 miUS highwayUS 501.6 miAmtrakUnion Station WAS2.9 miSubwayBrookland - Michigan Ave. & Bunker Hill Rd. NE (Elevator)Washington Metrounder a mileCoachWashingtonPeter Pan Bus Lines2.8 miTransit171 stops within a mileWashington MetroSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 20017 ZIP area.
