20816 ZIP Code
Bethesda, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20816 |
| City/Town: | Bethesda |
| County: | Montgomery |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,390 |
| Median Household Income: | $228,311 |
| Per Capita Income: | $117,833 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,777 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,136,500 |
| Land Area: | 3.6 sq miles
9.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9569, -77.1200 |
Population Information (20816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,390 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,342 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,048 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 768 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,223 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,758 | 10.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,468 | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 646 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 957 | 5.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,853 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,093 | 17.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,379 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,254 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,558 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,105 | 6.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 328 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,136,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,603 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,777 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,361 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 416 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,145 | 80.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,216 | 19.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,527 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 143 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 146 | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 212 | 1.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 645 | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 88 | 0.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,409 | 29.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6,884 | 59.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 89.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20816 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $228,311 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $321,268 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $250,001 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $117,833 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,082 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,502 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 546 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,262 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,150 | 72.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,554 | 18.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 777 | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,959 | 80.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 598 | 3.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,192 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 238 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,403 | 8.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,143 | 6.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,423 | 8.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 153 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 177 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 89 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,004 | 5.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20816 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 93 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 12 | 0.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 226 | 3.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 68 | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 227 | 3.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 242 | 3.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 518 | 8.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 741 | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 770 | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,464 | 54.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20816 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,171 | 49.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 432 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 540 | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 250 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 392 | 4.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,620 | 30.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 28.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20816 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 141 | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 290 | 3.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 88 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 383 | 4.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 69 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 342 | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 921 | 10.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,330 | 27.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,777 | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 578 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 604 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 979 | 11.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (20816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,004 | 97.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,991 | 92.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,500 | 20.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 328 | 1.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20816 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,264 | 82.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,653 | 26.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,856 | 29.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 42 | 0.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 30 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 184 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20816 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,964 | 73.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 158 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 72 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 58 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 165 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,360 | 20.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20816 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 343 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 319 | 4.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 269 | 4.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 358 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,036 | 15.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 923 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,915 | 28.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 717 | 10.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 883 | 13.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20816 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 119 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 385 | 5.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,279 | 18.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,634 | 24.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,814 | 26.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,546 | 22.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20816 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,261 | 67.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 98 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,750 | 27.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 151 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 40 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 37 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20816 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 198 | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,936 | 30.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,168 | 49.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,059 | 16.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20816 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 8 | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 10 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 56 | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 7 | 0.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 81 | 1.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 302 | 5.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,452 | 28.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3,229 | 62.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20816 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,401 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,603 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.82 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.35 | 2.38 |
Households (20816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,361 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,244 | 66.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,159 | 33.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 564 | 8.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,456 | 22.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,554 | 40.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,000 | 31.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.73 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20816 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,228 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,237 | 19.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,538 | 72.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 24 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 420 | 6.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,873 | 30.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20816 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,276 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 331 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 362 | 6.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,305 | 43.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,529 | 29.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 749 | 14.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,630 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 355 | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,332 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,348 | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 123 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 560 | 41.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 665 | 49.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20816 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,621 | 84.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,713 | 15.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,140 | 42.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,283 | 47.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,204 | 44.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 290 | 10.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20816 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 14,317 | 82.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 560 | 3.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,073 | 548.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,073 | 548.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,073 | 548.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,018 | 181.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 258 | 46.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 54 | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 620 | 110.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 60 | 10.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20816 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,622 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,863 | 77.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,759 | 22.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,009 | 6.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,834 | 11.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 599 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 317 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20816 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,361 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,289 | 98.9% | 89.4% |
Bethesda, MD20816