| ZIP Code | 20906 |
|---|---|
| City | Silver Spring |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 227/240/301 |
| Elevation | 414 ft |
| Latitude | 39.087235 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.054952 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 24031 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.0 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 8.9% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 52.2% ▲ 35% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.6% ▲ 55% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,190 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,630 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 3,033 (7%) |
| Associates | 4,879 (11.2%) |
| Bachelors | 3,448 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 19,197 (44.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $92,964 ▲ 22% above avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $440,600 ▲ 58% above avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,945/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 27,423 |
| Vacant Units | 1,181 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 27,423 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,181 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
ZIP code 20906 is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, within Montgomery County. With a population of 71,216, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40 years. Economically, 20906 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $92,964 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20906 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $440,600 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,945 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 20906 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 32.1%. Residents are well-educated — 52.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.9%. Household income has grown by 22% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20906 stands at 7.6%, which is significantly above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 56%.
Overall, ZIP code 20906 in Silver Spring, MD is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 71,216 residents, a median household income of $92,964, and a median home value of $440,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Maryland.