20854 ZIP Code
Potomac, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20854 |
| City/Town: | Potomac |
| County: | Montgomery |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 49,320 |
| Median Household Income: | $241,697 |
| Per Capita Income: | $112,721 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,202 |
| Median Home Value: | $1,042,200 |
| Land Area: | 33.8 sq miles
87.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.0 sq miles
7.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0328, -77.2208 |
Population Information (20854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 49,320 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,544 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,776 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 48.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,168 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,585 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,151 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,383 | 8.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,928 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,328 | 4.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,947 | 10.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,052 | 16.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,920 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,505 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,184 | 12.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,927 | 8.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,242 | 2.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $1,042,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 10.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $3,056 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,202 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,701 | 97.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 501 | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 15,019 | 89.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,682 | 10.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 34,105 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 497 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 508 | 1.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,183 | 3.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,893 | 5.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 804 | 2.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,081 | 29.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 19,139 | 56.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 85.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20854 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $241,697 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $309,519 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $250,001 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $112,721 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,210 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 23,311 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 840 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,353 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,161 | 69.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,398 | 23.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,667 | 7.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 85 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,620 | 64.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,390 | 4.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 10,589 | 21.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 903 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,817 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,942 | 6.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,062 | 8.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 626 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 572 | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 158 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,706 | 5.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20854 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 254 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 105 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 217 | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 187 | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 496 | 3.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 972 | 5.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 748 | 4.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,791 | 10.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,945 | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 9,986 | 59.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20854 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,761 | 59.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,276 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 949 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 224 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 450 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 6,388 | 27.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20854 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 48 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 413 | 1.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 619 | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 447 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,039 | 4.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 294 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 487 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,519 | 10.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 6,570 | 28.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,288 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 896 | 3.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,158 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 3,533 | 15.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 2.7% | 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 (20854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 48,357 | 98.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 44,383 | 90.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,721 | 23.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 522 | 1.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20854 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,503 | 80.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,803 | 34.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,071 | 30.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 246 | 1.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 156 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 287 | 1.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20854 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,810 | 80.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,260 | 13.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 25 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 19 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 72 | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 35 | 0.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 898 | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 72 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20854 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 961 | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,219 | 7.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,435 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,474 | 20.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,463 | 25.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,667 | 21.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 711 | 4.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 218 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 45 | 0.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20854 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 85 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 246 | 1.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 849 | 4.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,239 | 13.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 7,176 | 41.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 6,607 | 38.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20854 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,937 | 65.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 342 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,307 | 25.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 908 | 5.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 114 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20854 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 228 | 1.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,153 | 18.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,576 | 51.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,744 | 28.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20854 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 137 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 81 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 47 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 38 | 0.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 82 | 0.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 302 | 2.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6,349 | 42.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7,983 | 53.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20854 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $4,001 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,454 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $3,056 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.95 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.67 | 2.38 |
Households (20854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,701 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 12,421 | 74.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,466 | 32.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,383 | 8.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,727 | 16.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,449 | 38.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 7,173 | 42.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.92 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20854 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,448 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,585 | 23.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 13,593 | 69.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 305 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 868 | 4.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,393 | 22.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20854 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,452 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 912 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 420 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,647 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,977 | 29.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,496 | 18.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,413 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,746 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 48,879 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,746 | 7.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 357 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,402 | 37.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,987 | 53.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20854 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 44,645 | 90.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,336 | 8.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,411 | 55.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,524 | 35.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,185 | 27.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 401 | 9.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,346 | 71.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 925 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 13,974 | 1510.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 13,974 | 1510.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 13,974 | 1510.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 2,273 | 245.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 755 | 81.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 50 | 5.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,780 | 192.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 195 | 21.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20854 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 47,152 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,766 | 63.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 17,386 | 36.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,632 | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6,849 | 14.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 6,858 | 14.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,047 | 2.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20854 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,701 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,600 | 99.4% | 89.4% |
Potomac, MD20854