Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.75 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.3% ▲ 71% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 17,491 (2.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 102,625 (15.6%) |
| Some College | 35,589 (5.4%) |
| Associates | 63,684 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 40,561 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 395,835 (60.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $137,101 ▲ 80% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $650,518 ▲ 133% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,147/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 409,108 |
| Vacant Units | 17,486 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Montgomery County is located in Maryland and encompasses 76 ZIP codes spanning 30 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,068,171 residents. With a median age of 40.33, it is a middle-aged county.
Montgomery County has a upper-middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $137,101 is significantly above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 7.1% is well below the national average.
Housing in Montgomery County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $650,518 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,147. Homeownership rates are high at 66.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Montgomery County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 40.3%. Educational attainment is highly educated — 66.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Montgomery County, MD is a upper-middle-income area in Maryland. The 76 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20861 | Ashton | 3,020 | $176,094 | $956,200 | — | 14.0% | 82.7% |
| 20838 | Barnesville | 409 | $223,571 | $807,100 | — | 1.0% | 61.4% |
| 20839 | Beallsville | 116 | $101,250 | $900,000 | — | 0.0% | 65.3% |
| 20814 | Bethesda | 30,822 | $150,401 | $976,500 | $2,329 | 2.4% | 85.7% |
| 20816 | Bethesda | 18,081 | $231,284 | $1,166,100 | $2,723 | 5.8% | 89.7% |
| 20817 | Bethesda | 37,738 | $240,104 | $1,142,300 | $3,155 | 3.7% | 87.0% |
| 20841 | Boyds | 9,706 | $184,276 | $771,400 | $2,794 | 3.4% | 63.1% |
| 20862 | Brinklow | 393 | $242,721 | $804,200 | — | 6.1% | 77.2% |
| 20833 | Brookeville | 7,868 | $203,631 | $762,200 | $2,254 | 2.9% | 70.5% |
| 20866 | Burtonsville | 16,499 | $134,682 | $434,400 | $2,203 | 5.2% | 55.2% |
| 20818 | Cabin John | 1,602 | $221,392 | $1,273,300 | — | 0.0% | 85.7% |
| 20815 | Chevy Chase | 31,269 | $198,243 | $1,230,700 | $2,408 | 2.3% | 87.4% |
| 20871 | Clarksburg | 28,329 | $177,120 | $628,800 | $2,312 | 4.3% | 73.7% |
| 20872 | Damascus | 13,138 | $132,804 | $478,300 | $1,675 | 3.0% | 54.0% |
| 20855 | Derwood | 16,557 | $147,708 | $614,900 | $2,405 | 3.1% | 71.4% |
| 20842 | Dickerson | 2,093 | $166,389 | $709,300 | $1,745 | 1.6% | 54.2% |
| 20877 | Gaithersburg | 39,068 | $86,103 | $462,500 | $1,862 | 6.2% | 46.6% |
| 20878 | Gaithersburg | 65,236 | $142,062 | $675,200 | $2,188 | 4.2% | 75.1% |
| 20879 | Gaithersburg | 26,120 | $105,109 | $433,500 | $1,895 | 6.4% | 53.3% |
| 20882 | Gaithersburg | 13,661 | $186,964 | $705,800 | $1,686 | 4.4% | 63.2% |
| 20899 | Gaithersburg | 106 | $23,917 | — | $835 | 56.3% | 33.0% |
| 20896 | Garrett Park | 890 | $250,001 | $994,200 | $2,750 | 2.4% | 91.9% |
| 20874 | Germantown | 62,233 | $109,648 | $385,300 | $1,938 | 4.3% | 57.2% |
| 20876 | Germantown | 26,511 | $113,329 | $456,500 | $2,081 | 6.2% | 59.6% |
| 20812 | Glen Echo | 314 | $195,000 | $1,128,500 | $3,501 | 1.4% | 93.4% |
| 20895 | Kensington | 19,042 | $169,527 | $744,000 | $2,075 | 2.9% | 77.7% |
| 20886 | Montgomery Village | 34,419 | $98,767 | $366,400 | $1,863 | 6.1% | 51.1% |
| 20832 | Olney | 25,766 | $166,892 | $601,300 | $2,429 | 4.0% | 69.1% |
| 20837 | Poolesville | 6,605 | $191,927 | $701,000 | $1,879 | 3.9% | 69.9% |
| 20854 | Potomac | 49,694 | $250,001 | $1,105,300 | $3,180 | 3.0% | 87.7% |
| 20850 | Rockville | 50,365 | $122,691 | $687,200 | $2,277 | 4.3% | 72.0% |
| 20851 | Rockville | 14,660 | $113,951 | $523,800 | $1,924 | 3.8% | 48.4% |
| 20852 | Rockville | 47,857 | $121,496 | $646,100 | $2,212 | 3.1% | 77.3% |
| 20853 | Rockville | 31,438 | $157,168 | $605,800 | $1,944 | 4.6% | 59.7% |
| 20901 | Silver Spring | 37,338 | $127,133 | $571,300 | $1,785 | 5.7% | 65.7% |
| 20902 | Silver Spring | 53,170 | $111,408 | $531,200 | $2,088 | 5.0% | 56.0% |
| 20903 | Silver Spring | 25,540 | $77,349 | $467,900 | $1,831 | 9.0% | 40.8% |
| 20904 | Silver Spring | 57,244 | $93,322 | $533,500 | $1,893 | 5.9% | 56.4% |
| 20905 | Silver Spring | 18,268 | $155,023 | $640,400 | $2,015 | 6.7% | 67.1% |
| 20906 | Silver Spring | 71,216 | $92,964 | $440,600 | $1,945 | 7.6% | 52.2% |
| 20910 | Silver Spring | 45,096 | $107,994 | $690,900 | $1,992 | 4.1% | 77.9% |
| 20868 | Spencerville | 384 | $109,554 | $564,800 | — | 0.0% | 75.0% |
| 20912 | Takoma Park | 25,428 | $82,097 | $671,400 | $1,452 | 5.6% | 61.2% |
| 20880 | Washington Grove | 590 | $160,417 | $594,200 | — | 3.6% | 69.0% |