20817 ZIP Code
Bethesda, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20817 |
| City/Town: | Bethesda |
| County: | Montgomery |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 37,795 |
| Median Household Income: | $231,292 |
| Per Capita Income: | $116,339 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,229 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,081,500 |
| Land Area: | 14.0 sq miles
36.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9973, -77.1518 |
Population Information (20817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,795 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,513 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,282 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,743 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,738 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,218 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,686 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,402 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,320 | 6.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,494 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,452 | 17.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,854 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,613 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,865 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,382 | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,028 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,081,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,939 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,229 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,562 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 667 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,275 | 83.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,287 | 16.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,008 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 420 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 152 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,221 | 4.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,397 | 5.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 566 | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,984 | 30.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14,268 | 54.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 85.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20817 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $231,292 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $325,502 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $250,001 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $116,339 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,895 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,000 | 96.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 756 | 3.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,505 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,179 | 69.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,355 | 22.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,413 | 7.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 53 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 25,481 | 67.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,275 | 6.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 56 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,915 | 15.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 809 | 2.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,240 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,620 | 6.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,846 | 10.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 582 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 161 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 194 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,909 | 7.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20817 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 277 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 182 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 296 | 2.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 256 | 1.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 395 | 2.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 938 | 6.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 651 | 4.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,411 | 10.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,506 | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 7,650 | 56.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20817 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,607 | 50.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,143 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,290 | 6.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 272 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 474 | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 6,106 | 32.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20817 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 488 | 2.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 672 | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 235 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 824 | 4.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 272 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 645 | 3.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,750 | 9.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,999 | 26.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,103 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,179 | 6.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,114 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,685 | 14.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.2% | 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 (20817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,784 | 97.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,836 | 89.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,440 | 22.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 778 | 2.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20817 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,369 | 83.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,769 | 27.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,005 | 29.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 318 | 2.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 157 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 350 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20817 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 11,163 | 78.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 913 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 9 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 85 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 150 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 105 | 0.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,743 | 12.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 61 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20817 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 90 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,114 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,316 | 9.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 606 | 4.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,656 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,644 | 11.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,953 | 20.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,633 | 25.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 821 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 396 | 2.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20817 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 144 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 583 | 4.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,322 | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,991 | 21.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,824 | 33.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 4,365 | 30.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20817 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,999 | 73.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 96 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,208 | 23.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 165 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20817 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 632 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,624 | 26.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,626 | 48.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,680 | 19.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20817 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 72 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 14 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 39 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 41 | 0.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 444 | 3.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 616 | 5.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,680 | 32.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6,369 | 56.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20817 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,381 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,939 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.38 |
Households (20817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,562 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,599 | 70.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,783 | 35.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,083 | 8.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,606 | 19.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,418 | 39.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,942 | 36.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.77 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20817 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,553 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,447 | 23.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,236 | 70.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 261 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 594 | 4.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,139 | 21.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20817 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,234 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 712 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 566 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,719 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,616 | 25.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,621 | 15.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,013 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,074 | 3.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,562 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,911 | 7.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 214 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,017 | 34.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,680 | 57.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20817 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,585 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,890 | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,137 | 43.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,877 | 38.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,647 | 33.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 876 | 17.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20817 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,041 | 71.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 772 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,754 | 1393.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,754 | 1393.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,689 | 1384.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,150 | 278.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,080 | 139.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 10 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,233 | 289.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 276 | 35.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20817 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,052 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,822 | 66.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 12,230 | 33.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,114 | 8.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,875 | 13.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,250 | 9.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 991 | 2.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20817 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,562 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,457 | 99.2% | 89.4% |
Bethesda, MD20817