20020 Property Tax Rate
Washington, District of Columbia · Part of District of Columbia
Effective Tax Rate
0.45%
54.9% below state avgMedian Annual Tax
$2,004
$167/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$2,004
Monthly
$167
Eff. Rate
0.45%
Buyer decision brief
What ZIP 20020 means for your housing budget
Use this ZIP page to compare recurring tax burden before you compare listing prices. The numbers below are Census ZCTA estimates, so they are strongest for neighborhood comparison and weakest for parcel-specific tax planning.
Monthly escrow signal
$167/mo
Based on median annual tax paid
State context
0.14 percentage points below the District of Columbia average
District of Columbia average: 0.59%
Data confidence
High confidenceThe Census margin of error is $249, about 12% of the median tax estimate.
Verify before you offer
- Confirm parcel assessed value with District of Columbia assessor.
- Check homestead, senior, veteran, and disability exemptions.
- Ask whether purchase triggers reassessment or value-cap reset.
- Review school district and special assessment boundaries.
Lower-rate similar ZIPs
This is informational content, not tax, legal, or mortgage advice. Local assessor records remain the source of truth for a specific property.
Data confidence ledger
Can you trust ZIP 20020 for comparison?
ACS vintage
2019-2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
Five-year Census ZCTA estimates.
ZCTA caveat
Census area, not parcel boundary
USPS ZIP routes and taxing districts can differ inside the same area.
Field completeness
3/3 required fields
Median tax, home value, and derived rate are present.
MOE status
Strong ACS confidence
$249 tax MOE, 12% of the median tax estimate.
Last site refresh
March 10, 2026
Dataset and page-quality audit run locally before publication.
County fallback
County advisory available
District of Columbia is used for assessor verification and broader context.
Tax bill anatomy
What can change your actual bill in ZIP 20020
Use the ZIP estimate to compare neighborhoods, then verify these parcel-level inputs before relying on a payment estimate.
Assessed value
The ZCTA median home value is $442,500, but your bill starts with the local assessed value for a specific parcel.
Effective rate
The displayed rate is 0.45%, derived from median tax paid divided by median home value.
Exemptions
Homestead, senior, veteran, disability, and local exemptions can reduce taxable value. Confirm eligibility before estimating escrow.
Reassessment
A purchase can change assessed value depending on District of Columbia and county rules. Ask how sale price affects the next assessment cycle.
Escrow impact
The median tax paid in this ZCTA equals about $167 per month before insurance, HOA dues, or special assessments.
Assessor verification
District of Columbia assessor or tax collector records are the source of truth for parcel taxes, appeal windows, and exemptions.
How ZIP 20020 Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
ZIP 20020
0.45%
Effective rate
District of Columbia Avg
0.59%
Effective rate
National Avg
1.10%
Effective rate
State Ranking
Property Tax Rank in District of Columbia
Lower than 95% of ZIP codes in District of Columbia(5th percentile, 22 ZIPs compared)
Property Tax Analysis
Property Tax Insights for ZIP 20020
Property owners in ZIP code 20020 (Washington, District of Columbia) pay a median of $2,004/year in property taxes on homes valued at $442,500. This translates to an effective tax rate of 0.45%, which is 23% below the District of Columbia state average of 0.59%.
The monthly property tax burden for a median-valued home in 20020 is approximately $167, which factors into escrow payments on mortgages. This ZIP code is located within District of Columbia. This is $2,441 less than the District of Columbia average of $4,445/year.
Compared to similar ZIP codes in District of Columbia, 20020 has lower property taxes. ZIP codes with similar effective rates include 20018 (0.49%) and 20019 (0.41%).
In Washington, property taxes represent approximately 3.8% of the median household income of $53,015, providing context for the relative tax burden on homeowners in this area.
The District of Columbia assesses property at 100% of market value with no statewide reassessment cap; DC reassesses at sale, so your property tax obligation reflects your purchase price. Apply for the Homestead Deduction (up to $72,500 off assessed value for primary residences) with the DC Office of the Assessor within 120 days of closing; this is the primary tax relief available to owner-occupants. File your homestead application early at otr.dc.gov/service/homestead-deduction to ensure you receive the exemption on your first tax bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Margin of Error
The median property tax estimate for this ZIP code has a margin of error of ±$249. ZCTA-level data has wider margins than county-level estimates due to smaller sample sizes.
County-Level Data
ZIP code 20020 is part of District of Columbia, District of Columbia. View the full county profile for broader context and more data.
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Better comparison set for ZIP 20020
Each ZIP highlights a homebuyer tradeoff: lower rate, stronger value context, shared county rules, city boundary changes, or nearby missing data.
20019
Washington, DC
0.04 percentage points lower than ZIP 20020.
Rate
0.41%
Tax
$1,794
Quality
101
20015
Washington, DC
$766,200 higher median home value than ZIP 20020.
Rate
0.71%
Tax
$8,532
Quality
101
20016
Washington, DC
$763,700 higher median home value than ZIP 20020.
Rate
0.66%
Tax
$7,976
Quality
101
20007
Washington, DC
$760,400 higher median home value than ZIP 20020.
Rate
0.76%
Tax
$9,088
Quality
101
20003
Washington, DC
$511,700 higher median home value than ZIP 20020.
Rate
0.63%
Tax
$6,048
Quality
101
20008
Washington, DC
$451,600 higher median home value than ZIP 20020.
Rate
0.60%
Tax
$5,342
Quality
96
20010
Washington, DC
$425,900 higher median home value than ZIP 20020.
Rate
0.57%
Tax
$4,978
Quality
101
20001
Washington, DC
$402,000 higher median home value than ZIP 20020.
Rate
0.62%
Tax
$5,244
Quality
101
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates (ZCTA level). ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes.
Estimates are informational only and should not be used as financial or legal advice.