City

Olney, MD

2 ZIP codes  ·  Montgomery County  ·  Maryland

👥25,766Population
💰$166,892Median HH Income▲ 119% above avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$601,300Median Home Value▲ 116% above avg
🎓69.1%College Grads▲ 78% above avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56%Hispanic: 12.1%Black: 13.5%Asian: 11.9%Other: 6.1%Race
White56.0%
Hispanic12.1%
Black13.5%
Asian11.9%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.03
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads69.1% ▲ 78% above avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma291 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,069 (13%)
Some College973 (6.1%)
Associates1,575 (9.9%)
Bachelors1,001 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree9,975 (62.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 13%Some College: 6.1%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 62.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad13.0%
Some College6.1%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate62.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
68%

Financials

Median HH Income$166,892 ▲ 119% above avg
Median Home Value$601,300 ▲ 116% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,429/mo
Total Housing Units8,581
Vacant Units157

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
40%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
52%
About Olney, MD

Olney is a city in Maryland, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 25,766 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Olney is a affluent community. The median household income of $166,892 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Olney is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $601,300, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,429 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olney is highly educated. 69.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is majority White (55.95%).

Olney, 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 Olney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
20832 25,766 $166,892 $601,300 $2,429 4.0% 69.1% 86.1%