City

Kensington, MD

2 ZIP codes  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Maryland

👥19,042Population
💰$169,527Median HH Income▲ 122% above avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$744,000Median Home Value▲ 167% above avg
🎓77.7%College Grads▲ 100% above avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 42% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 67%Hispanic: 15.4%Black: 5.5%Asian: 5.4%Other: 5.3%Race
White67.0%
Hispanic15.4%
Black5.5%
Asian5.4%
Other5.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.70
Below Poverty4.2% ▼ 58% below avg
College Grads77.7% ▲ 100% above avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 42% below avg
No HS Diploma117 (1%)
HS Graduate1,419 (12.2%)
Some College424 (3.6%)
Associates646 (5.5%)
Bachelors547 (4.7%)
Graduate Degree8,514 (73%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 12.2%Some College: 3.6%Associates: 5.5%Bachelors: 4.7%Graduate: 73%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad12.2%
Some College3.6%
Associates5.5%
Bachelors4.7%
Graduate73.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$169,527 ▲ 122% above avg
Median Home Value$744,000 ▲ 167% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,075/mo
Total Housing Units7,316
Vacant Units372

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
43%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
31%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
54%
About Kensington, MD

Kensington is a city in Maryland, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 19,042 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Kensington is a affluent community. The median household income of $169,527 is more than double the national average. Approximately 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Kensington is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $744,000, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,075 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kensington is highly educated. 77.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (67.02%).

Kensington, 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 Kensington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20895 19,042 $169,527 $744,000 $2,075 2.9% 77.7% 79.7%