20850 ZIP Code
Rockville, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20850 |
| City/Town: | Rockville |
| County: | Montgomery |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 51,072 |
| Median Household Income: | $125,268 |
| Per Capita Income: | $76,507 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,331 |
| Median Home Value: | $665,400 |
| Land Area: | 14.1 sq miles
36.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0892, -77.1804 |
Population Information (20850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 51,072 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,895 | 46.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,177 | 53.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,579 | 5.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,672 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,171 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,303 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,300 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,367 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,091 | 13.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,938 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,414 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,789 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,250 | 8.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,669 | 7.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,529 | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $665,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,237 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,331 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 20,951 | 93.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,380 | 6.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,181 | 53.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 9,770 | 46.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 37,047 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,064 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 935 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,433 | 9.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,826 | 13.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,165 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,296 | 27.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14,328 | 38.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 66.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20850 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $125,268 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $155,745 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $159,432 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $76,507 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 28,012 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 26,674 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,106 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,099 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 18,170 | 68.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 7,240 | 27.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,228 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 36 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,690 | 48.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,845 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 62 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 13,467 | 26.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,059 | 6.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,949 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,033 | 9.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,684 | 13.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 704 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 398 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 228 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,354 | 10.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20850 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 651 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 551 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 980 | 4.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 704 | 3.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 998 | 4.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,049 | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,249 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,470 | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,814 | 13.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 5,485 | 26.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20850 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,501 | 50.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,358 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,046 | 11.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 616 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 450 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 7,579 | 28.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20850 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,452 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 737 | 2.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 253 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,606 | 6.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 712 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 795 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,949 | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 6,493 | 24.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,463 | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,508 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,743 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 3,940 | 14.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.5% | 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 (20850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 47,799 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 40,682 | 79.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,550 | 26.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,149 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20850 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 17,151 | 81.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,153 | 24.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,472 | 21.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 805 | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 657 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,509 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20850 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,927 | 31.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4,813 | 21.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 92 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 255 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,117 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,360 | 10.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 6,767 | 30.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20850 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,148 | 14.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 6,148 | 27.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 4,242 | 19.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,399 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,928 | 13.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,280 | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,264 | 5.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 240 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 644 | 2.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20850 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 789 | 3.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,307 | 19.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,826 | 26.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,661 | 25.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,054 | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,694 | 7.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20850 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,846 | 61.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 254 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,565 | 36.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 114 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 43 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 92 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20850 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,912 | 9.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,894 | 42.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,799 | 37.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,346 | 11.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20850 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 51 | 0.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 66 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 109 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 216 | 1.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 375 | 3.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,102 | 18.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6,635 | 59.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,627 | 14.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20850 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,184 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,046 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,237 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.65 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.07 | 2.38 |
Households (20850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 20,951 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,737 | 46.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,196 | 20.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,451 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,417 | 30.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,843 | 27.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,235 | 29.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.38 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20850 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,559 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,657 | 34.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,013 | 56.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 399 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,226 | 6.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,346 | 37.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20850 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,638 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 531 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 705 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,579 | 39.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,135 | 18.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,688 | 31.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 40,777 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,786 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 49,948 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,365 | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 326 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,088 | 38.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,951 | 55.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20850 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 41,369 | 81.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 9,305 | 18.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,689 | 50.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,344 | 35.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,167 | 23.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,272 | 13.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20850 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,308 | 65.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 940 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 17,764 | 1889.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 17,764 | 1889.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 17,764 | 1889.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,109 | 224.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,261 | 134.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 61 | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 3,803 | 404.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 104 | 11.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20850 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 48,493 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 27,914 | 57.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 20,579 | 42.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,170 | 8.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6,170 | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 9,013 | 18.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,226 | 2.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20850 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 20,951 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,474 | 97.7% | 89.4% |
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