US ZIP Code
20901

Silver Spring, MD

Montgomery County  ·  Maryland

● Active
👥 37,338 Population ↑ 3% since 2019
💰 $127,133 Median HH Income
▲ 67% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019
🎂 39.7 Median Age ↑ 4% since 2019
🏠 $571,300 Median Home Value
▲ 105% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019
🎓 65.7% College Grads
▲ 69% above avg
📊 5.7% Unemployment
▲ 17% above avg ↑ 8% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code20901
CitySilver Spring
StateMaryland (MD)
CountyMontgomery County
Area Code227/240/301
Elevation343 ft
Latitude39.021495
Longitude-77.009779
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS24031
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.3% (18,796) Female 49.7% (18,542) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 38.8%Hispanic: 19.5%Black: 28%Asian: 7.6%Other: 5.3%Race
White38.8%
Hispanic19.5%
Black28.0%
Asian7.6%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs ↑ 4% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.76
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads65.7% ▲ 69% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 17% above avg
No HS Diploma692 (3%)
HS Graduate3,935 (17.2%)
Some College1,141 (5%)
Associates2,075 (9.1%)
Bachelors1,966 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree13,027 (57%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 17.2%Some College: 5%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 57%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad17.2%
Some College5.0%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate57.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.1%Renter: 30.9%Tenure
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–100k
1%
$100k–150k
1%
$150k–200k
1%
$200k–300k
3%
$300k–500k
28%
Over $500k
66%

Financials

Median HH Income$127,133 ▲ 67% above avg ↑ 16% since 2019
Median Home Value$571,300 ▲ 105% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,785/mo ↑ 14% since 2019
Total Units13,783
Vacant Units288
Avg HH Size2.76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–50k
9%
$50k–75k
11%
$75k–100k
9%
$100k–150k
20%
$150k–200k
13%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
59%
Public Transit
11%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
14%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
54%

Summary

Total Units13,783
Vacant288
Owner Occupied69.1%
Renter Occupied30.9%
Avg HH Size2.76
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 20901 is in Silver Spring, MD, in Montgomery County.
ZIP code 20901 is located in Maryland (MD).
ZIP code 20901 is in Montgomery County, MD.
ZIP 20901 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 20901 is 37,338 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 20901 is $127,133 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 20901 is $571,300 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 20901

ZIP code 20901 is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, within Montgomery County. With a population of 37,338, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.7 years. Economically, 20901 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $127,133 is significantly above the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 20901 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $571,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,785 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.

The population of 20901 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 38.8%. Residents are highly educated — 65.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 20901 stands at 5.7%, which is above the national average. A notably high share of workers — 26% — 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 52%.

Overall, ZIP code 20901 in Silver Spring, MD is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 37,338 residents, a median household income of $127,133, and a median home value of $571,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.