20901 ZIP Code
Silver Spring, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20901 |
| City/Town: | Silver Spring |
| County: | Montgomery |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 37,207 |
| Median Household Income: | $123,031 |
| Per Capita Income: | $60,607 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,664 |
| Median Home Value: | $546,600 |
| Land Area: | 5.3 sq miles
13.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0215, -77.0098 |
Population Information (20901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 37,207 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,548 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,659 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,344 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,398 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,362 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,308 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,769 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,838 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,878 | 15.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,121 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,676 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,071 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,602 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,285 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 555 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $546,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,692 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,664 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,363 | 97.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 301 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,220 | 69.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,143 | 31.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,026 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,694 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 964 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,890 | 14.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,830 | 10.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,964 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,681 | 25.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,003 | 30.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $123,031 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $154,218 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $150,528 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $60,607 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,329 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,306 | 95.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 964 | 4.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,146 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,851 | 73.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,285 | 21.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,130 | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 40 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,310 | 43.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,872 | 29.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 222 | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 3,032 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 89 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 3,793 | 10.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,889 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,741 | 12.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,669 | 17.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 338 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 377 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 89 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 5,865 | 15.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20901 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 391 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 132 | 1.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 448 | 3.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 758 | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 805 | 6.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,351 | 10.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,318 | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,505 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,665 | 12.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,990 | 29.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20901 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,670 | 52.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,522 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 2,293 | 11.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 134 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 612 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,406 | 21.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 35.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20901 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,325 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 517 | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 155 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,155 | 5.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 976 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 506 | 2.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 878 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,886 | 19.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,606 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,685 | 8.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,870 | 9.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,729 | 13.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.9% | 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 (20901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,401 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 26,813 | 72.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,550 | 31.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,730 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20901 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,503 | 86.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,133 | 23.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,589 | 19.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 413 | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 266 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 963 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20901 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,571 | 62.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,259 | 9.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 161 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 224 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 985 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 681 | 5.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,778 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20901 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 178 | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 203 | 1.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 415 | 3.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,715 | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 498 | 3.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,593 | 19.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,993 | 29.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,843 | 20.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,211 | 8.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20901 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 378 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,322 | 9.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,323 | 17.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,252 | 38.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,114 | 22.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,275 | 9.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20901 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,485 | 71.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 122 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,511 | 26.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 41 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 93 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 111 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20901 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 931 | 7.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,018 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,243 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,171 | 16.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20901 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 102 | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 27 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 79 | 0.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 116 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 283 | 3.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,128 | 33.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,325 | 57.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 160 | 1.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20901 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,709 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $764 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,692 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.81 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.38 |
Households (20901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,363 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,298 | 54.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,470 | 26.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,934 | 14.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,414 | 25.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,692 | 35.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,836 | 28.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.78 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20901 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,838 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,839 | 32.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,369 | 56.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 253 | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,174 | 7.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,590 | 30.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20901 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,435 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 550 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 465 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,737 | 39.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,444 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,239 | 23.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,473 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,295 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,131 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,930 | 7.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 216 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,183 | 40.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,531 | 52.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20901 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,274 | 86.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,478 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,484 | 55.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,506 | 33.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 767 | 17.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 488 | 10.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20901 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,735 | 66.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,077 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,472 | 1158.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,472 | 1158.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,472 | 1158.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 686 | 63.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4,912 | 456.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 9 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 4,414 | 409.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 65 | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20901 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,863 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,134 | 60.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13,729 | 39.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5,387 | 15.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,399 | 6.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,017 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3,926 | 11.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20901 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,363 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,007 | 97.3% | 89.4% |
Silver Spring, MD20901