| ZIP Code | 20850 |
|---|---|
| City | Rockville |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 227/240/301 |
| Elevation | 414 ft |
| Latitude | 39.089231 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.180445 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 7.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| College Grads | 72.0% ▲ 86% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 529 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,603 (11.1%) |
| Some College | 1,386 (4.3%) |
| Associates | 3,554 (11%) |
| Bachelors | 2,164 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 21,103 (65.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $122,691 ▲ 61% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $687,200 ▲ 146% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,277/mo ↑ 12% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 22,468 |
| Vacant Units | 1,337 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 22,468 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,337 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 20850 is located in Rockville, Maryland, within Montgomery County. With a population of 50,365, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 20850 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $122,691 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20850 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $687,200 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,277 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.5%) and renters (48.5%). Median home values have increased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 20850 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 43.4%. Residents are highly educated — 72.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.0%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20850 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. A notably high share of workers — 32% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 48%.
Overall, ZIP code 20850 in Rockville, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, and a middle-aged community. With 50,365 residents, a median household income of $122,691, and a median home value of $687,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.