20895 ZIP Code
Kensington, Maryland
December 16, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20895 |
| City/Town: | Kensington |
| County: | Montgomery |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,273 |
| Median Household Income: | $165,423 |
| Per Capita Income: | $90,058 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,515 |
| Median Home Value: | $725,100 |
| Land Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0270, -77.0776 |
Population Information (20895 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,273 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,313 | 48.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,960 | 51.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,156 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,604 | 8.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,380 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,155 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 792 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,599 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,906 | 15.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,831 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,230 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,227 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,820 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 966 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 607 | 3.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20895 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $725,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,054 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,515 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,146 | 95.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 369 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,833 | 81.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,313 | 18.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20895 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,186 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 123 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 222 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,327 | 10.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,058 | 8.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 490 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,244 | 32.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,722 | 43.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 75.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20895 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $165,423 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $215,412 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $213,563 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $90,058 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20895 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,379 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,042 | 97.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 254 | 2.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,417 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,078 | 70.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,395 | 23.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 550 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20895 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,859 | 71.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 988 | 5.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 157 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,135 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 870 | 4.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,212 | 11.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,170 | 11.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,493 | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 226 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 269 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 110 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,888 | 9.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20895 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 189 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 137 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 216 | 3.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 233 | 3.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 270 | 3.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 728 | 10.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 480 | 6.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,022 | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 865 | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,006 | 42.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20895 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,642 | 56.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 473 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 847 | 8.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 85 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 277 | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,655 | 26.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20895 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 454 | 4.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 298 | 3.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 76 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 725 | 7.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 89 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 406 | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 762 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,322 | 23.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,996 | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 710 | 7.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 674 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,530 | 15.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20895 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.9% | 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 (20895 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,557 | 96.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,278 | 89.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,869 | 20.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 347 | 1.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20895 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,825 | 81.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,936 | 27.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,677 | 23.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 97 | 1.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 46 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 226 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20895 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,020 | 80.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 348 | 4.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 6 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 34 | 0.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 112 | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 232 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 754 | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20895 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 241 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 215 | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 119 | 1.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 346 | 4.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 647 | 8.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,100 | 14.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,293 | 43.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 987 | 13.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 545 | 7.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20895 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 158 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 471 | 6.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 836 | 11.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,667 | 35.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,290 | 30.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,093 | 14.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20895 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,418 | 75.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 83 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,575 | 22.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 37 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 20 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 4 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20895 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 343 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,266 | 31.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,327 | 46.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,210 | 16.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20895 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 55 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 34 | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 44 | 0.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 44 | 0.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 178 | 3.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 727 | 12.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,477 | 59.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,274 | 21.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20895 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,179 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $934 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,054 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.80 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (20895 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,146 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,287 | 60.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,144 | 30.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 967 | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,684 | 23.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,581 | 36.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,338 | 32.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.65 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20895 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,148 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,811 | 25.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,582 | 64.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 199 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 502 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,997 | 27.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20895 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,147 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 444 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 359 | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,253 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,067 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,024 | 19.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20895 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,135 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 739 | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,904 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,662 | 8.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 153 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 576 | 34.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 933 | 56.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20895 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,054 | 88.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,969 | 10.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,271 | 64.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 678 | 34.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 422 | 21.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 1.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20895 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,191 | 84.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 439 | 2.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,082 | 702.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,082 | 702.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,082 | 702.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 653 | 148.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 208 | 47.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 31 | 7.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,235 | 281.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 160 | 36.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20895 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,117 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,049 | 77.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 4,068 | 22.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,049 | 11.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,111 | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 619 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 289 | 1.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20895 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,146 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,911 | 96.7% | 89.4% |
Kensington, MD20895