What are the best cities for a franchise in District of Columbia?

The top-rated areas for franchises in District of Columbia are ZIP 20110 (score: 100/100), ZIP 20112 (score: 100/100), ZIP 20115 (score: 100/100). Rankings are based on walkability, median household income, population density, and existing business competition.

What makes a good franchise location?

A strong franchise location combines high foot traffic (walkability), solid median income (customer spending power), sufficient population density, and manageable competition. Our opportunity score weighs all four factors on a 0–100 scale.

How does District of Columbia compare to other states for franchises?

District of Columbia averages 100/100 across 20 scored ZIP codes — rated a excellent market. Scores factor in walkability, income, population, and competition.

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Best Cities for Franchise Costs in District of Columbia

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Top 20 ZIP codes ranked by opportunity score. Score combines walkability (foot traffic), population density, median income, and franchise businesses competition.

The top markets here average $170,945 in household income. ZIP 20110 leads at 100, $120,397 median income, zero existing franchise businesses.

80–100 Excellent 60–79 Good 40–59 Fair <40 Challenging

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#	ZIP Code	Score	Walkability	Median Income
#1	ZIP 20110 Pop. 49 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$120,397
#2	ZIP 20112 Pop. 30 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$191,108
#3	ZIP 20115 Pop. 8.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$142,500
#4	ZIP 20120 Pop. 43 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$149,844
#5	ZIP 20121 Pop. 28 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$133,024
#6	ZIP 20124 Pop. 15 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$218,942
#7	ZIP 20132 Pop. 19 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$180,663
#8	ZIP 20136 Pop. 31 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$178,098
#9	ZIP 20141 Pop. 8.3 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$181,912
#10	ZIP 20147 Pop. 67 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$161,356
#11	ZIP 20148 Pop. 64 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$233,502
#12	ZIP 20152 Pop. 36 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$191,392
#13	ZIP 20155 Pop. 38 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$154,531
#14	ZIP 20158 Pop. 5.1 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$206,375
#15	ZIP 20164 Pop. 43 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$132,067
#16	ZIP 20165 Pop. 34 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$185,594
#17	ZIP 20166 Pop. 14 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$135,246
#18	ZIP 20169 Pop. 29 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$198,317
#19	ZIP 20170 Pop. 43 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$157,875
#20	ZIP 20171 Pop. 51 Thousand	100 Excellent	—	$166,154

Data updated March 2026. Sources: Census Bureau ACS 2023, USDA National Walkability Index 2021, County Business Patterns 2022.

What the Data Shows

Opportunity is spread across District of Columbia, not locked in one metro. The top ZIPs average $170,945 in household income. The common thread: franchise demand that outpaces supply. These markets have room.

How to Use This Table

Click any ZIP for a full breakdown: demographics, nearby competition, and walkability score. The opportunity score weights income, foot traffic, and competition equally. If your concept skews upscale, sort by Income. If lunch crowds matter more, sort by Walkability.

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