Population Non-Hispanic Black % by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Washington D.C.

NOTE: Gray indicates insufficient data or a suppressed estimate.

The eastern portions of Washington D.C., particularly zip codes in Wards 7 and 8 east of the Anacostia River, exhibit the highest concentrations of Non-Hispanic Black residents, frequently exceeding 90% of the population. In stark contrast, the northwestern zip codes—encompassing neighborhoods such as Georgetown, Tenleytown, and Palisades—register among the lowest percentages, generally falling below 10%. A transitional gradient is visible through the central corridor, where zip codes spanning areas like Columbia Heights, Shaw, and Capitol Hill reflect moderate percentages in the 20–40% range, consistent with the demographic shifts associated with ongoing gentrification in those neighborhoods.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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