| ZIP Code | 20904 |
|---|---|
| City | Silver Spring |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 227/301 |
| Elevation | 285 ft |
| Latitude | 39.070379 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.977379 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.66 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.4% ▲ 45% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 21% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,025 (2.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 7,816 (21.9%) |
| Some College | 2,641 (7.4%) |
| Associates | 4,117 (11.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,479 (6.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 17,656 (49.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $93,322 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $533,500 ▲ 91% above avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,893/mo ↑ 10% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 22,366 |
| Vacant Units | 1,121 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 22,366 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,121 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 49.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.66 |
ZIP code 20904 is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, within Montgomery County. With a population of 57,244, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 20904 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $93,322 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20904 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $533,500 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,893 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.0%) and renters (49.0%). Median home values have increased by 32% since 2019.
The population of 20904 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 48.5%. Residents are well-educated — 56.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 9% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20904 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 20904 in Silver Spring, MD is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a middle-aged community. With 57,244 residents, a median household income of $93,322, and a median home value of $533,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.