Name: Zip Code 20017
Address: Washington

About the neighborhood

Zip Code 20017 is a neighborhood offering excellent public transit options, with multiple rapid transit stations nearby, including Rhode Island Ave, Brookland-CUA, and Fort Totten on two Metrorail lines. Numerous bus routes serve the area, ensuring convenient travel, and a bike-share program supports cycling opportunities. Daily errands are simple to manage with supermarkets, restaurants, and cafes close by. Educational institutions, both public and private, provide accessible options within the community. This area features a tranquil atmosphere with abundant green spaces like Fort Totten Park, contributing to a peaceful environment. Housing options are diverse, including townhouses, apartments, duplexes, and single detached homes in various sizes.

Characteristics

Transportation

This postal code is a reasonably good postal code for environmentally friendly transportation options. Most homes for sale in this postal code are located in areas that are fairly conducive to people who travel as pedestrians; running daily errands is convenient without a car, and many businesses of different types can be found as well. Bicycling is reasonably common in Zip Code 20017 because bike-share stations are rarely more than a few blocks away. The transit network in this area is reasonably good. More specifically, rapid transit stations, such as Fort Totten, West Hyattsville and Brookland-CUA with access to the Metrorail Green Line and Metrorail Red Line, are not very far away from most residences in the postal code. Homeowners are served by approximately 40 bus lines, and the closest bus stop is generally around the corner. However, driving is a sometimes poor transportation option in Zip Code 20017. That being said, it is convenient to come across a parking spot.

Services

House owners will welcome that no matter where their property is situated in Zip Code 20017, both primary and secondary schools are nearby. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. With regards to food, the nearest grocery store in this area is generally only a rather short trip away. Likewise, those who appreciate eating out won't have to go far in Zip Code 20017, where over 200 restaurants and about 20 coffee shops are available. It is also a reasonably short trip to a decent variety of clothing stores.

Character

Zip Code 20017 is a "jack-of-all-trades" when it comes to the feel of this postal code. Even though the ambience is not the liveliest in this area, the vibe can still be quite dynamic around its main streets, and with its about 30 nightlife venues, it is very easy to find a place to grab a drink since they are generally located around the corner. Zip Code 20017 is reasonably quiet overall, as the streets are usually calm. Most locations within the postal code have good access to public green spaces, like Fort Totten Park and Barnard Hill, since there are over 100 of them close by for residents to unwind in.

Car friendly5.0

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly6.4

Suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly7.6

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly7.2

Walking distance to at least one frequent transit route

Restaurants8.2

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Groceries7.8

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance