City

Chevy Chase, MD

2 ZIP codes  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Maryland

👥31,269Population
💰$198,243Median HH Income▲ 160% above avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$1,230,700Median Home Value▲ 341% above avg
🎓87.4%College Grads▲ 126% above avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.1%Hispanic: 6%Black: 6.8%Asian: 9.4%Other: 4.4%Race
White73.1%
Hispanic6.0%
Black6.8%
Asian9.4%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty3.9% ▼ 61% below avg
College Grads87.4% ▲ 126% above avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
No HS Diploma87 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,047 (5.3%)
Some College325 (1.6%)
Associates1,048 (5.3%)
Bachelors596 (3%)
Graduate Degree16,765 (84.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 5.3%Some College: 1.6%Associates: 5.3%Bachelors: 3%Graduate: 84.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad5.3%
Some College1.6%
Associates5.3%
Bachelors3.0%
Graduate84.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.5%Renter: 33.6%Tenure
Owner66.5%
Renter33.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
83%

Financials

Median HH Income$198,243 ▲ 160% above avg
Median Home Value$1,230,700 ▲ 341% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,408/mo
Total Housing Units14,192
Vacant Units985

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
50%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
42%
Public Transit
14%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
38%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
61%
About Chevy Chase, MD

Chevy Chase is a city in Maryland, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 31,269 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Chevy Chase is a affluent community. The median household income of $198,243 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Chevy Chase is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,230,700, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,408 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chevy Chase is highly educated. 87.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is primarily White (73.09%).

Chevy Chase, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Chevy Chase
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20815 31,269 $198,243 $1,230,700 $2,408 2.3% 87.4% 66.5%

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