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ZIP 20017 — Business Opportunities

Washington, DC · Local economy intelligence
Population
20,643
Median income
$97,507
Median age
36.2
Households
8,411

Top business opportunities in 20017

The highest-scored business categories to consider opening in Washington, DC, based on demand (population, income, demographic fit) versus existing supply.

  1. 1. Medical & Healthcare 100/100
    ~1.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  2. 2. Post Box 75/100
    ~3.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  3. 3. Gifts & Specialty 75/100
    ~2.9 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  4. 4. Wine 75/100
    ~1.2 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  5. 5. Desserts & Ice Cream 75/100
    ~1.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  6. 6. Hotels & Lodging 75/100
    ~2.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  7. 7. Government Services 75/100
    ~2.6 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  8. 8. Museum 75/100
    ~1.3 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  9. 9. Nightclub 75/100
    ~2.0 businesses underserved · confidence: high
  10. 10. Charging Station 75/100
    ~1.5 businesses underserved · confidence: high

What's already here — existing business mix

The most common business categories currently operating in ZIP 20017.

Full demographic profile

Population20,643
Households8,411
Median household income$97,507
Per capita income$52,162
Median age36.2
% bachelor's degree or higher57.184%
% age 18–3422.119%
% age 65+11.001%
% renter-occupied38.599%
Median home value$661,200
Median gross rent$1,739
Unemployment rate6.538%

Nearby ZIPs in DC

20018 Washington · 20019 Washington · 20013 Washington · 20001 Washington · 20043 Washington · 20044 Washington

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