October was a difficult month for many Washingtonians. The federal government shut down on October 1st, resulting in many thousands of federal employees living in the DMV area being furloughed (paid employment was temporarily frozen), creating a perfect storm of uncertainty that resulted in rent scares, local food banks being depleted, and an overall affordability crisis.
However, despite all the chaos the District experienced during October, according to data from the moving company MovingPlace, one local zip code was the hottest moving destination in the nation!
Which Washington, D.C. zip code was the ‘most moved to’ zip code in the nation in October?
According to the data, the most moved to zip code in the nation this past October was 20002, which is close to the very center of the District and includes notable spots like Union Market and the H Street Corridor.
While the area is known for its lively culture with bars, restaurants, art venues, and even nightlife destinations, it’s still a surprise to hear that a nation-leading 370 new residents moved in during October!
The study that sourced the data wasn’t able to provide a concrete explanation for the sudden explosion of new residents in the 20002 zip code, but they did speculate that new rental constructions in the area could have resulted in the large influx.
What was the methodology behind this study?
The study behind the ‘hottest zip codes’ ranking was based on the dataset collected by MovingPlace’s parent compant, Porch Group Media (PGM), which included millions of data points.
The data recorded the zip codes that people throughout the United States were moving from and which zip codes they were moving to during October.
So, while the study might not offer a complete picture of 100% of the movers across the nation, as many movers may not have been included in PGM’s dataset, it does offer an interesting insight into the District’s ability to attract new residents, even during the bleakest of conditions.