20003 scores 15.3 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (most walkable). There are 6 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Safeway, about 0.2 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20003?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20003 is Potomac Ave, about 0.2 miles away in a straight line. There are 13 Metro stations within 2 miles.

How much does it cost to live in 20003?

In 20003, median rent is $2,564 a month and the median home value is $925,800, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20003?

Police reported 1,078 incidents in 20003 between 2025-10-25 and 2026-10-24: 87 violent and 991 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Washington, DC 20003?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Washington, DC 20003

Here you get Capitol Hill's southeast side: Eastern Market, Barracks Row along 8th Street, Hill East and the newer towers of Navy Yard by the river. Potomac Ave station, served by the Blue, Orange and Silver lines, is about two blocks from the ZIP's center. Brick row houses with steep stoops and alley access dominate the residential streets, so parking a truck usually takes a permit.

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Washington, DC 20003 at a glance.

ZIP 20003, District of Columbia. Tap a card for the details.

Safety1,078incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability15.3Most walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe's0.3 miWhole Foods0.9 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants18+popular spots3 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes11+cafes2 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools275schoolswithin 5 miles · 235 public, 40 privateSee the list
Climate & AirSummer86°FWinter31°FSee the weather
People34,585residentsmedian household income $155,054See the data

Top picks near 20003

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

AMBAR Restaurant, Capitol HillMust visit
Restaurant · 523 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
4.7
4,303 reviews · 0.3 mi
mamanMust visit
Coffee Shop · $ · 141 N St SE, Washington, DC 20303, USA
4.9
2,870 reviews · 1 mi
Silver DinerMust visit
Restaurant · $$ · 1250 Half St SE Suite 111, Washington, DC 20003, USA
4.6
1,617 reviews · 1.1 mi
MakettoMust visit
Asian Restaurant · $$ · 1351 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
4.6
1,600 reviews · 1.2 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 1401 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
3.9
2,689 reviews · 1.1 mi
Walter’s Sports Bar and Restaurant
Restaurant · $$ · 10 N St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
4.5
1,194 reviews · 1.2 mi

Reported crime around 20003.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

1,078 incidents in 20003, 2025-10-25 to 2026-10-24

ViolentIn check
PropertyAbove average
Other

Showing 317 incidents.

Source: DC Metropolitan Police Department

Violent crimes

Below the U.S. rate

2.5 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 3.6

Property crimes

991

Above the U.S. rate

28.7 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 19.2

All reported

1,078

2025-10-25 to 2026-10-24

Same police data as the map. Violent and property follow the FBI's categories (simple assault, vandalism and fraud count as other). U.S. rates: FBI, Crime in the Nation 2023. ZIPs with shops or offices count incidents against residents only, so their rates read higher.

Life without a car around 20003.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Washington, DC. Pick a store to see only that chain.

15 grocery stores and 13 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20003

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Safeway415 14th St Se, Washington0.2 mi
Yes Organic Eastern Market410 8th St Se, Washington0.3 mi
Trader Joe's750 Pennsylvania Ave Se, Washington0.3 mi
Streets Market1442 Pennsylvania Ave Se, Washington0.4 mi
Harris Teeter401 M St Se, Washington0.7 mi
Whole Foods Market101 H Street Se, Washington0.9 mi

Nearest Metro stations

Potomac AveBlue, Orange, Silver lines0.2 mi
Eastern MarketBlue, Orange, Silver lines0.4 mi
Stadium-ArmoryBlue, Orange, Silver lines0.7 mi
Capitol SouthBlue, Orange, Silver lines0.9 mi
Navy Yard-BallparkGreen line0.9 mi
AnacostiaGreen line1.4 mi

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20003. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

Plenty within walking distance

Nearest: Safeway, 0.2 mi

Nearest Metro station

0.2 mi

Walk to the Metro

Potomac Ave

EPA Walkability Index

15.3 / 20

Most walkable

Average of 25 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 20003.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Washington, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

Silver DinerMust visit
Restaurant · $$ · 1250 Half St SE Suite 111, Washington, DC 20003, USA
4.6
1,617 reviews · 1.1 mi
MakettoMust visit
Asian Restaurant · $$ · 1351 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
4.6
1,600 reviews · 1.2 mi
AMBAR Restaurant, Capitol HillMust visit
Restaurant · 523 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
4.7
4,303 reviews · 0.3 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 1401 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
3.9
2,689 reviews · 1.1 mi
Walter’s Sports Bar and Restaurant
Restaurant · $$ · 10 N St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
4.5
1,194 reviews · 1.2 mi
Ted's Bulletin - Capitol Hill
American Restaurant · $$ · 505 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
4.4
4,317 reviews · 0.3 mi
The Dubliner Restaurant
Irish Pub · $$ · 4 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
4.4
4,078 reviews · 1.5 mi
Mission - Navy Yard
Mexican Restaurant · $$ · 1221 Van St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
4.3
2,120 reviews · 1.2 mi
The Salt Line
Seafood Restaurant · $$$ · 79 Potomac Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
4.4
2,351 reviews · 1.2 mi
Bluejacket
Brewery · 300 Tingey St SE #180, Washington, DC 20003, USA
4.2
1,530 reviews · 0.8 mi

The most popular coffee near 20003.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Washington, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

mamanMust visit
Coffee Shop · $ · 141 N St SE, Washington, DC 20303, USA
4.9
2,870 reviews · 1 mi
Sidamo Coffee and TeaMust visit
Coffee Shop · $ · 417 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
4.6
682 reviews · 1.3 mi
Ebenezers Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop · $ · 201 F St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
4.5
1,390 reviews · 1.2 mi
Peregrine Espresso
Coffee Shop · $ · 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
4.5
620 reviews · 0.4 mi
Jacob's Coffee House
Coffee Shop · $ · 401 8th St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
4.5
515 reviews · 0.9 mi
Le Bon Café
Cafe · $ · 210 2nd St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
4.2
829 reviews · 0.8 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 237 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
4.1
736 reviews · 0.7 mi
Corner Bakery Cafe
Cafe · $ · 500 North Capitol St NW #110, Washington, DC 20001, USA
4.0
1,789 reviews · 1.4 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

130

Middle

High

Public / private

235 / 40

Closest schools

Watkins ES (Capitol Hill Cluster)
public · elementary · grades 01–05
0.1 mi
Digital Pioneers Academy PCS - Capitol Hill
public charter · high · grades 09–12
0.2 mi
Shirley Chisholm ES
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.2 mi
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary
public charter · elementary · grades PK–03
0.3 mi
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle
public charter · middle · grades 04–08
0.3 mi
Payne ES
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.3 mi
CAPITOL LEARNING ACADEMY
private · elementary
0.4 mi
Center City PCS - Capitol Hill
public charter · middle · grades PK–08
0.6 mi
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Lincoln Park
public charter · other · grades PK–PK
0.6 mi
ST PETER SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.6 mi
Van Ness ES
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.7 mi
Brent ES
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.7 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Washington.

Averages from 3 years of daily records (2023–2025).

Summer high

86°F

Hot summers

Winter low

31°F

Mild winters

Rain a year

47 in

Rainy

Snow a year

3 in

Little snow

Days 90°F+

Hot often

Days below 32°F

Some freezes

Air quality

55 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

8.6 µg/m³

Under the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20003.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

34,585

Suburban

Median age

34.4

Mostly young

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$155,054

High incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$925,800

Premium homes

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$2,564/mo

Premium rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

39.1%

Mostly renters

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

80.5%

Highly educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

27.2 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How District of Columbia voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
90.3%
Trump
6.5%
Other
3.3%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
92.1%
Trump
5.4%
Other
2.5%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
90.9%
Trump
4.1%
Other
5.0%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Washington 20003: what to know.

Reserve the curb. A moving truck on a DC street needs an Emergency No Parking permit from DDOT, and the signs have to be posted at least 72 hours before moving day, so book it about a week ahead.
Many DC homes are rowhouses with steep front steps and narrow stairwells. Tell us about stairs and tight turns when you book, so the crew brings the right gear and the right number of hands.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.

Local moves in 20003 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 20003, from the same public data as the report above.

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20003 scores 15.3 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (most walkable). There are 6 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Safeway, about 0.2 miles away.