Name: Zip Code 20009
Address: Washington

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 20009 offers excellent access to public transportation, featuring convenient proximity to a rapid transit station on the Green Line and about 20 bus routes throughout the area. The neighborhood supports outdoor activity with well-developed bicycling infrastructure and nearby bike-share stations. Daily errands are simplified by the close presence of general and specialty grocery stores. Dining options are plentiful, with nearly 200 restaurants and cafes adding variety to the local culinary scene. The vibrant atmosphere is complemented by over 50 bars and numerous entertainment venues, particularly around 18th Street. Green spaces are abundant, with around 10 parks easily accessible from most residences.

Characteristics

Transportation

Zip Code 20009 does not demand use of a car as various other means of transportation are at the disposal of property owners. Zip Code 20009 is especially transit friendly. In particular, rapid transit stations, including U St, Woodley Park and Farragut North on the Metrorail Silver Line, Metrorail Orange Line, Metrorail Red Line, Metrorail Yellow Line, Metrorail Blue Line and Metrorail Green Line, are ordinarily around the corner from the greater part of houses in the postal code. Property owners are served by over 50 bus lines, and bus stops are not very far from most properties. People who appreciate living in a compact area will also welcome the very pedestrian-friendly nature of Zip Code 20009; all day-to-day errands can be run without needing to resort to a car, and many businesses are especially close at hand. Riding a bicycle is very common in Zip Code 20009 since a bike share station is usually located nearby, and the cycling infrastructure is good.

Services

Primary as well as high schools are very convenient to reach without a vehicle from anywhere in Zip Code 20009. House owners can choose between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. With respect to food, it is very often practical for house buyers in Zip Code 20009 to buy general and specialty groceries without the use of a vehicle. Likewise, thanks to over 1000 restaurants and over 100 coffee shops, this postal code is an excellent area in which to eat out. Property owners benefit from numerous nearby clothing stores.

Character

Home buyers who enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and spending time in green spaces will feel at home in Zip Code 20009. There are a very large number of vibrant parts in this area for those looking for a dynamic vibe. The streets are usually busy with people, there is a vast selection of entertainment venues, and places to go out at night are well-spread throughout the postal code. Main streets, like 18th Street, are wonderful for those who enjoy going out. There are over 200 public green spaces close by for residents to discover, such as Reservation 630 and Normanstone Parkway, making them very easy to get to from the majority of locations within the postal code.

Car friendly3.4

Some arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are likely

Cycling friendly9.0

Highly suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly10.0

Exceptional number of pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a few minutes' walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost always practical

Transit friendly9.0

Near a wide variety of subway lines and/or other frequent transit routes

Restaurants9.8

Exceptional variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries9.4

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk

Shopping9.0

Wide variety of shops within a few minutes' walk

Cafes10.0

Exceptional variety of cafés within a few minutes' walk

Quiet3.2

Multiple sources of noise nearby