City

Takoma Park, MD

2 ZIP codes · Montgomery County · Maryland

👥25,428Population

💰$82,097Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg

🎂37.7Median Age

🏠$671,400Median Home Value▲ 141% above avg

🎓61.2%College Grads▲ 58% above avg

📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg

People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)

♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White33.7%

Hispanic25.1%

Black31.5%

Asian4.0%

Other4.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5

5–17

19%

18–24

25–44

29%

45–64

25%

65+

Key Indicators

Median Age	37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size	2.58
Below Poverty	12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads	61.2% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment	5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma	483 (3.4%)
HS Graduate	2,990 (21%)
Some College	764 (5.4%)
Associates	1,299 (9.1%)
Bachelors	1,095 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree	7,637 (53.5%)

Education

No HS3.4%

HS Grad21.0%

Some College5.4%

Associates9.1%

Bachelors7.7%

Graduate53.5%

Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner43.1%

Renter56.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k

$50k–$100k

$100k–$150k

$150k–$200k

$200k–$300k

$300k–$500k

14%

Over $500k

72%

Financials

Median HH Income	$82,097 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value	$671,400 ▲ 141% above avg
Home/Income Ratio	8.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent	$1,452/mo
Total Housing Units	10,140
Vacant Units	403

Income Distribution

Under $25k

16%

$25k–$50k

15%

$50k–$75k

14%

$75k–$100k

11%

$100k–$150k

13%

$150k–$200k

11%

Over $200k

20%

Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone

54%

Public Transit

17%

Walked

Work From Home

25%

Commute Time

Under 15 min

15–30 min

31%

30–45 min

33%

Over 45 min

27%

Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940

16%

1940s–1950s

15%

1960s–1970s

1980s–1990s

2000+

61%

About Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park is a city in Maryland, located in Montgomery County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 25,428 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Takoma Park is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,097 is near the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Takoma Park is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $671,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,452 per month.

The population of Takoma Park is highly educated. 61.2% 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 33.7%.

Takoma Park, 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 Takoma Park

ZIP	Population	Median Income	Median Home	Median Rent	Unemp.	College	Owner Occ.
20912	25,428	$82,097	$671,400	$1,452	5.6%	61.2%	43.1%

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