20874 ZIP Code
Germantown, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20874 |
| City/Town: | Germantown |
| County: | Montgomery |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 61,922 |
| Median Household Income: | $108,211 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,307 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,918 |
| Median Home Value: | $376,100 |
| Land Area: | 22.7 sq miles
58.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.1331, -77.3018 |
Population Information (20874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 61,922 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 30,414 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 31,508 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,557 | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 4,321 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,046 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,036 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,676 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 9,124 | 14.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 9,405 | 15.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,434 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,540 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,790 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,812 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,696 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 485 | 0.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $376,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,866 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,918 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 22,390 | 97.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 528 | 2.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 14,556 | 65.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,834 | 35.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 42,286 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,012 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,382 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,404 | 17.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,342 | 17.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,384 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,707 | 25.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,055 | 21.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 46.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20874 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $108,211 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $136,402 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $118,939 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,307 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 36,933 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 35,101 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,596 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,432 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 25,541 | 72.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 7,245 | 20.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,284 | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,808 | 36.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,492 | 23.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 118 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 10,859 | 17.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 5,382 | 8.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 8,263 | 13.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,850 | 17.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 15,796 | 25.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,229 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,606 | 2.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 233 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 12,728 | 20.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20874 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 544 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 287 | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 785 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 826 | 3.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,213 | 5.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,391 | 15.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,525 | 15.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,711 | 21.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,808 | 12.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,300 | 19.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20874 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 22,642 | 64.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,139 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,148 | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 376 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 773 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 5,386 | 15.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20874 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 115 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,898 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,664 | 4.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 461 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,961 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,356 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 452 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,953 | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 6,793 | 19.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,775 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,987 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 2,148 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 3,538 | 10.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.2% | 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 (20874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 57,558 | 93.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 45,311 | 73.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 18,342 | 29.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,128 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20874 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 20,584 | 91.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,217 | 18.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,402 | 15.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 982 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 723 | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,148 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20874 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,026 | 21.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 9,982 | 43.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 405 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 836 | 3.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,389 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 3,791 | 16.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,489 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20874 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 129 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,005 | 4.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,124 | 13.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,941 | 25.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 8,769 | 38.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,020 | 13.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 376 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 407 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 147 | 0.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20874 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 220 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,815 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 7,066 | 30.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,676 | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,783 | 16.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,358 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20874 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,097 | 36.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 208 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 13,440 | 60.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 425 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 67 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 69 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 84 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20874 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,436 | 6.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 8,470 | 37.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,714 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,770 | 16.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20874 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 208 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 54 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 231 | 1.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 337 | 2.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,028 | 20.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 6,820 | 46.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,425 | 23.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 453 | 3.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20874 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,130 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $585 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,866 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.85 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.38 |
Households (20874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 22,390 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,031 | 49.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,471 | 24.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,609 | 16.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,640 | 29.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 8,370 | 37.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,891 | 21.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.76 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20874 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,383 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,365 | 34.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 13,071 | 53.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 637 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,952 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 8,339 | 34.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20874 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 16,457 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,062 | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 684 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,648 | 40.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,469 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,594 | 27.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 47,240 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,538 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 61,686 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,422 | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 454 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,681 | 57.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,287 | 35.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20874 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 53,468 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,778 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,132 | 66.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,019 | 26.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,187 | 15.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 627 | 8.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,866 | 62.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,641 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 23,056 | 1405.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 23,056 | 1405.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 23,056 | 1405.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 977 | 59.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3,659 | 223.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 97 | 5.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 8,811 | 536.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 94 | 5.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20874 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 58,365 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 29,930 | 51.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 28,435 | 48.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 13,451 | 23.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6,698 | 11.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 5,981 | 10.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,305 | 3.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20874 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 22,390 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 22,156 | 99.0% | 89.4% |
Germantown, MD20874