City

Derwood, MD

1 ZIP code  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Maryland

👥16,557Population
💰$147,708Median HH Income▲ 94% above avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$614,900Median Home Value▲ 121% above avg
🎓71.4%College Grads▲ 84% above avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.4%Hispanic: 13.1%Black: 15.7%Asian: 18.6%Other: 5.7%Race
White45.4%
Hispanic13.1%
Black15.7%
Asian18.6%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads71.4% ▲ 84% above avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma158 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,053 (9.7%)
Some College758 (7%)
Associates1,142 (10.5%)
Bachelors518 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree7,253 (66.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 9.7%Some College: 7%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 66.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad9.7%
Some College7.0%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate66.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
71%

Financials

Median HH Income$147,708 ▲ 94% above avg
Median Home Value$614,900 ▲ 121% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,405/mo
Total Housing Units6,141
Vacant Units99

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
30%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
26%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
57%
About Derwood, MD

Derwood is a city in Maryland, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,557 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Derwood is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $147,708 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Derwood is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $614,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,405 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Derwood is highly educated. 71.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.4%.

Derwood, MD offers residents above-average earning potential within Maryland.

ZIP Codes in Derwood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20855 16,557 $147,708 $614,900 $2,405 3.1% 71.4% 77.9%