Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 54 min5:42 am – 8:36 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 26 min7:22 am – 4:49 pm
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People19,562 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.69,021 householdsMedian household income $90,639Median home value $697,000Median rent $1,295 a month52% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,597 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting8.0% unemployment rate70% of adults are in the labour force, 10,300 employedMain industries: public administration 22%, education and health care 20%, professional and business services 18%Average commute 33 minutes45% drive alone, 3% car-pool, 19% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle, 27% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages45% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher90% finished high school, 23% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 88%, Spanish 8%, other languages 2%, French or Haitian Creole 1%4% 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
Nearby landmarksCatholic University of Americacollege · 1.4 miDominican House of Studiescollege · 1.4 miMount Saint Sepulchrepeak · under a mileMount Hamiltonpeak · 1.2 miKingman Lakelake · 1.8 miNorthwest Branch Anacostia Riverriver · 2.0 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsGeorge Washington Memorial Parkwaynational park · 6.1 miBelmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monumentnational monument · 2.8 miLangdon Parkrecreation area · within reachFort Lincolnpark · under a mileCarter G. Woodson Home National Historic Sitehistoric site · 2.9 miMary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Sitehistoric site · 3.3 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 201033 mi away, near Barnesville, MarylandMost recent: magnitude 3.6 on 16 Jul 201033 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 home86% of households have a broadband subscription74% have cable, fibre or DSL10% rely on a mobile data plan alone12% 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
Elevation87 ft27 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalChildren's National Hospital Rehabilitation and Specialized Care - Bunker Hill Road1.1 miPost officeWoodridge Post Officeunder a mileTown hallMount Rainier City Hall1.0 miPoliceMetropolitan Police Department Fifth District Stationunder a mileFire stationDistrict of Columbia Fire and EMS Engine Company 26under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi45 schools13 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 22 otherElementaryLangdon Elementary Schoolunder a mileSchoolThe Children's Guild Public Charter Schoolunder a mileElementaryFriendship Woodridge International Elementary and Middle Schoolunder a mileCollegeCatholic University of America1.4 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportRonald Reagan Washington National Airport DCA6.2 miInterstateI-3952.7 miUS highwayUS 1 Altunder a mileAmtrakUnion Station WAS2.7 miSubwayBrookland Red Line Center PlatformWashington Metro1.2 miCoachWashingtonPeter Pan Bus Lines2.5 miTransit147 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 20018 ZIP area.
