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Fast food in District of Columbia

How many fast food exist per person present (residents + daytime workers) across the 1 District of Columbia counties we cover, by ZIP code, compared with the U.S. average. Data: Census ZBP 2023 + ACS 2024 + BLS QCEW.

Includes: Fast food · Quick-service restaurants · Takeout & delivery counters · Pizza delivery · Sandwich & burger chains. Counted together because official statistics use one 722513 code.

State verdict (covered counties): Above the U.S. rate — 132% of the U.S. rate
Counties covered
1
in District of Columbia
Fast food
838
establishments (2023)
Per 10,000 present
8.8
residents + 0.5×workers
U.S. average
6.7
per 10,000 present
State index
132%
vs. U.S.
Residents
681,033
in covered counties
Workers
536,896
jobs in covered counties
Coverage. This page aggregates only the 1 District of Columbia counties BizGapMap covers — not the whole state. Counts and the index reflect those counties. The aggregate index uses only ZIP cells Census published, so it is a lower bound. Density is a supply-side signal: it counts existing fast food and the people present, not foot traffic, income, rent, or whether locals want more.

Counties in District of Columbia

CityCounty Fast foodResidentsWorkers Per 10kIndexVerdict
Washington District of Columbia 838–1,002 681,033 536,896 8.8 132–134% Above average

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Lowest vs. highest measured density

Fewest competitors per capita

Washington
132%

Most competitors per capita

Washington
132%
Low measured density is not evidence of opportunity. A county with few fast food may simply lack foot traffic, retail space, or demand. Use the ranking to find where to look, then verify locally.

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