20009 scores 15.6 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (most walkable). There are 14 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Harris Teeter, about 0.1 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20009?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20009 is U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo, about 0.6 miles away in a straight line. There are 15 Metro stations within 2 miles.

How much does it cost to live in 20009?

In 20009, median rent is $2,208 a month and the median home value is $723,100, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20009?

Police reported 1,700 incidents in 20009 between 2025-10-25 and 2026-10-24: 167 violent and 1,533 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Washington, DC 20009?

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 20009

Adams Morgan, the U Street corridor, the eastern side of Dupont Circle and Kalorama Triangle all share the 20009 ZIP. Fourteen supermarkets sit within a mile, and the U Street/Cardozo station on the Green Line is roughly half a mile from the center. Housing runs to rowhouses split into condos and older walk-up apartment buildings, where hauling a sofa up three flights is routine.

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Washington, DC 20009 at a glance.

ZIP 20009, District of Columbia. Tap a card for the details.

Safety1,700incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability15.6Most walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe's0.4 miWhole Foods0.7 miMOM's Organic0.6 miSee the map
Restaurants18+popular spots7 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes12+cafes3 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools268schoolswithin 5 miles · 202 public, 66 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People50,247residentsmedian household income $132,374See the data

Top picks near 20009

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

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche GastrobarMust visit
Peruvian Restaurant · $$ · 1823 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
4.9
28,240 reviews · 1.2 mi
Unconventional DinerMust visit
Restaurant · $$ · 1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
4.7
9,886 reviews · 1.2 mi
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone CrabMust visit
Seafood Restaurant · $$$$ · 750 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
4.6
5,571 reviews · 1.4 mi
Agora Dc Mediterranean RestaurantMust visit
Mediterranean Restaurant · $$$ · 1527 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
4.7
4,730 reviews · 0.7 mi
Purple PatchMust visit
Filipino Restaurant · $$ · 3155 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010, USA
4.6
2,351 reviews · 0.7 mi
Rose Ave BakeryMust visit
Bakery · $ · 2633 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
4.7
559 reviews · 0.8 mi

Reported crime around 20009.

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

1,700 incidents in 20009, 2025-10-25 to 2026-10-24

Violent
PropertyAbove average
Other

Showing 415 incidents.

Source: DC Metropolitan Police Department

Violent crimes

167

Near the U.S. rate

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

Property crimes

1,533

Above the U.S. rate

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

All reported

1,700

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 20009.

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

32 grocery stores and 15 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20009

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Harris Teeter1631 Kalorama Rd Nw, Washington0.1 mi
Streets Market2400 14th St Nw, Washington0.3 mi
Streets Market1864 Columbia Rd Nw, Washington0.3 mi
Safeway1747 Columbia Rd Nw, Washington0.3 mi
Trader Joe's1914 14th St Nw, Washington0.4 mi
Safeway1701 Corcoran St Nw, Washington0.6 mi

Nearest Metro stations

U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/CardozoGreen line0.6 mi
Columbia HeightsGreen line0.6 mi
Dupont CircleRed line0.8 mi
Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams MorganRed line0.9 mi
Shaw-Howard UGreen line1 mi
Farragut NorthRed line1.2 mi

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20009. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

Plenty within walking distance

Nearest: Harris Teeter, 0.1 mi

Nearest Metro station

0.6 mi

Walk to the Metro

U Street/African-Amer Civil War Memorial/Cardozo

EPA Walkability Index

15.6 / 20

Most walkable

Average of 40 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 20009.

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.

Pisco y Nazca Ceviche GastrobarMust visit
Peruvian Restaurant · $$ · 1823 L St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
4.9
28,240 reviews · 1.2 mi
Unconventional DinerMust visit
Restaurant · $$ · 1207 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
4.7
9,886 reviews · 1.2 mi
Purple PatchMust visit
Filipino Restaurant · $$ · 3155 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010, USA
4.6
2,351 reviews · 0.7 mi
Agora Dc Mediterranean RestaurantMust visit
Mediterranean Restaurant · $$$ · 1527 17th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
4.7
4,730 reviews · 0.7 mi
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone CrabMust visit
Seafood Restaurant · $$$$ · 750 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
4.6
5,571 reviews · 1.4 mi
Le DiplomateMust visit
Restaurant · 1601 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
4.6
8,268 reviews · 0.7 mi
Rumi's Kitchen - DCMust visit
Persian Restaurant · 640 L St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
4.6
3,084 reviews · 1.4 mi
Ben's Chili Bowl
American Restaurant · $ · 1213 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
4.4
7,982 reviews · 0.5 mi
George's King of Falafel and Cheesesteak
Middle Eastern Restaurant · $ · 1205 28th St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
4.4
3,452 reviews · 1.5 mi
Founding Farmers DC
American Restaurant · $$ · 1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW #3607, Washington, DC 20006, USA
4.5
23,976 reviews · 1.4 mi
Ted's Bulletin - 14th Street
American Restaurant · $$ · 1818 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
4.5
6,705 reviews · 0.5 mi
Kramers
Restaurant · $$ · 1517 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
4.5
4,835 reviews · 0.7 mi

The most popular coffee near 20009.

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.

Rose Ave BakeryMust visit
Bakery · $ · 2633 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
4.7
559 reviews · 0.8 mi
DUA DC CoffeeMust visit
Coffee Shop · $ · 923 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
4.6
1,082 reviews · 1.3 mi
The Coffee BarMust visit
Coffee Shop · $ · 1201 S St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
4.6
784 reviews · 0.6 mi
Tryst
Coffee Shop · $ · 2459 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
4.3
2,438 reviews · 0.3 mi
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | West End
Cafe · $ · 1200 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
4.3
2,133 reviews · 1.2 mi
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Foggy Bottom
Cafe · $ · 2129 I St NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
4.3
717 reviews · 1.4 mi
Big Bear Cafe
Restaurant · $ · 1700 1st St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
4.2
1,484 reviews · 1.4 mi
Emissary (P St NW)
Coffee Shop · $ · 2032 P St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
4.2
1,163 reviews · 0.9 mi
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Farragut Square
Cafe · $ · 1634 I St NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
4.0
639 reviews · 1.3 mi
Ellē
Cafe · $$ · 3221 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010, USA
4.4
896 reviews · 0.8 mi
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | City Center
Cafe · 1090 I St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
4.4
1,872 reviews · 1.5 mi
Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Dupont Circle
Cafe · 1301 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
4.3
1,461 reviews · 0.9 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

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

Elementary

132

Middle

High

Public / private

202 / 66

Closest schools

Marie Reed ES
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.2 mi
ST AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.3 mi
H.D. Cooke ES
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.3 mi
MYSA SCHOOL
private · other
0.4 mi
Meridian PCS
public charter · middle · grades PK–08
0.4 mi
AppleTree Early Learning Center PCS - Columbia Heights
public charter · other · grades PK–PK
0.4 mi
Cardozo Education Campus
public · high · grades 06–12
0.5 mi
Ross ES
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.6 mi
FUSION ACADEMY WDC: WASHINGTON D.C.
private · other
0.6 mi
Columbia Heights Education Campus
public · high · grades 06–12
0.6 mi
Garnet-Patterson STAY HS
public · high · grades 09–12
0.7 mi
Garrison ES
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.7 mi

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

Weather and air in Washington.

Air quality

64 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.8 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20009.

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

Population

50,247

City size

Median age

Mostly young

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$132,374

Upper-middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$723,100

Premium homes

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$2,208/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

34.2%

Mostly renters

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

83.1%

Highly educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

29.3 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 20009: 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 20009 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 20009, from the same public data as the report above.

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20009 scores 15.6 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (most walkable). There are 14 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Harris Teeter, about 0.1 miles away.