ZIP Code 20901 -- Silver spring, MD

Montgomery | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • Households here earn 1.8x the national median income — placing this ZIP code in the top tier of American prosperity.
  • 28.88% of workers here work from home — more than double the pre-pandemic national average, reflecting the shift to remote work.

Quick Overview

Population
36,435
Unknown
Median Income
$131,386
Home Value
$589,800
Median Rent
$1,823
Median Age
39.50
Diversity Index
77.70
Very High
Cost of Living
187.2
very high
Unemployment
6.5%

About ZIP Code 20901

ZIP code 20901 in Silver Spring, Maryland is a unknown area with a population of 36,435. The median household income is $131,386, which is This is 75% above the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $589,800, representing a price-to-income ratio of 4.5x . The cost of living is very high with an index of 187.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 39.50 years. Approximately 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Montgomery, MD.

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Population & Age

Total Population
36,435
Median Age
39.50
Male Population
18,231
50.0%
Female Population
18,204
50.0%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
77.70 Very High
White
40.8%
Black or African American
28.6%
Hispanic or Latino
18.7%
Asian
7.1%
Native American
0.5%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More Races
11.3%
Other Race
11.6%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$131,386
Mean Household Income
$163,531
Per Capita Income
$59,829
Below Poverty Line
8.4%

This is 75% above the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

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Housing

Median Home Value
$589,800
Median Rent
$1,823
Total Housing Units
13,495
Occupied Units
13,114
Vacant Units
381
2.8% vacancy
Median Year Built
1957
Owner Occupied
68.1%
Renter Occupied
31.9%
Price-to-Income Ratio 4.5x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 68.1% Renter 31.9%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 89.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.6%
Graduate or Professional Degree 32.6%
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Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
20,992
Employment Rate
93.5%
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
50.6%
Carpool
6.5%
Public Transit
9.4%
Work from Home
28.9%

Cost of Living Index

187.2
very high

The cost of living in ZIP code 20901 is 87.2% above the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Other ZIP Codes in Silver Spring

ZIP Code Population Median Income Home Value
20910 45,943 $112,134 $730,900
20903 24,815 $80,768 $485,700

Other ZIP Codes in Montgomery

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20906 Aspen hill 70,595 $97,521
20878 Darnestown 66,115 $144,313
20874 Darnestown 62,738 $115,022
20904 Colesville 58,646 $96,025
20902 Wheaton 54,261 $114,486
20854 Potomac 50,498 $250,001

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 20901

ZIP code 20901 (Silver spring, MD) has a total population of 36,435 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 39.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 20901 is $131,386 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 75% above the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 20901 is primarily located in Silver spring, Maryland (MD). It falls within Montgomery County.

The median home value in ZIP code 20901 is $589,800, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $1,823.

The median age in ZIP code 20901 is 39.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 20901 has a cost of living index of 187.15 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is very high compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 20901, 58.63% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 32.59% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 20901 is 6.47%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 28.88% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.