20853 ZIP Code
Rockville, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20853 |
| City/Town: | Rockville |
| County: | Montgomery |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 31,794 |
| Median Household Income: | $146,075 |
| Per Capita Income: | $54,344 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,231 |
| Median Home Value: | $572,000 |
| Land Area: | 9.0 sq miles
23.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.1017, -77.0946 |
Population Information (20853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 31,794 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,647 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 16,147 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,392 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,823 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,655 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,217 | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,919 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,319 | 10.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,080 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,273 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,071 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,194 | 6.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,283 | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,701 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 867 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $572,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,932 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,231 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,901 | 96.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 330 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,267 | 83.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,634 | 16.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,788 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,173 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,172 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,591 | 16.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,180 | 14.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,473 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,753 | 26.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,446 | 25.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 51.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20853 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $146,075 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $169,732 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $159,667 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $54,344 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,569 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,677 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 878 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,879 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,451 | 68.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,406 | 20.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,760 | 10.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 60 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,582 | 55.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,660 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 177 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,907 | 12.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,191 | 13.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,277 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,553 | 17.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,158 | 25.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 348 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 418 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 174 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 7,218 | 22.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20853 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 291 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 192 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 196 | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 440 | 4.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 446 | 4.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 850 | 8.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,014 | 10.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,739 | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,707 | 17.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,026 | 30.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20853 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,273 | 55.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,491 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,149 | 6.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 234 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 254 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,675 | 22.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20853 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,113 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 394 | 2.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 186 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,334 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 448 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 306 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,599 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,844 | 17.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,679 | 22.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,802 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,250 | 7.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,715 | 10.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.4% | 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 (20853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 29,900 | 94.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,870 | 78.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,331 | 29.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,809 | 5.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20853 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,903 | 79.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,235 | 32.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,799 | 28.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 597 | 6.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 166 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 872 | 8.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20853 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,841 | 86.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 385 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 12 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 20 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 222 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 332 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 419 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20853 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 49 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 197 | 1.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 378 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 768 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,817 | 17.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,424 | 43.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,067 | 20.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 401 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 130 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20853 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 143 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 326 | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 838 | 8.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,715 | 26.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,973 | 38.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,236 | 21.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20853 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,367 | 74.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 82 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,086 | 21.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 177 | 1.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 24 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 75 | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 80 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20853 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 457 | 4.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,944 | 19.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,386 | 44.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,114 | 31.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20853 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 106 | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 21 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 45 | 0.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 58 | 0.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 194 | 2.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,552 | 30.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,047 | 61.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 244 | 3.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20853 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,708 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $811 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,932 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.09 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.66 | 2.38 |
Households (20853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,901 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,308 | 63.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,982 | 30.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,108 | 11.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,136 | 21.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,567 | 36.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,960 | 40.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.18 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.51 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20853 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,715 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,378 | 34.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,343 | 57.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 368 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 568 | 4.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,973 | 31.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20853 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,520 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 460 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 362 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,743 | 43.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,010 | 23.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,945 | 22.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,406 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,073 | 4.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 31,709 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,392 | 10.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 234 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,580 | 46.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,578 | 46.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20853 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,249 | 92.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,319 | 7.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,140 | 49.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,047 | 45.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 986 | 42.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 132 | 5.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20853 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,522 | 67.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 486 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,272 | 2113.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,272 | 2113.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,272 | 2113.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 883 | 181.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,867 | 384.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,497 | 925.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 188 | 38.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20853 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 30,402 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,073 | 56.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13,329 | 43.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,776 | 22.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,109 | 6.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,337 | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,107 | 6.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20853 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,901 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,603 | 97.0% | 89.4% |
Rockville, MD20853