20902 ZIP Code
Silver Spring, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20902 |
| City/Town: | Silver Spring |
| County: | Montgomery |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 53,308 |
| Median Household Income: | $105,677 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,458 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,765 |
| Median Home Value: | $486,300 |
| Land Area: | 7.6 sq miles
19.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0438, -77.0424 |
Population Information (20902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 53,308 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,541 | 49.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 26,767 | 50.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,523 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,919 | 7.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,004 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,183 | 6.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,956 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,969 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 7,845 | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,546 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,095 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,118 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,338 | 8.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,679 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,133 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $486,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,002 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,765 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,761 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,004 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,364 | 64.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,397 | 36.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 35,723 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 3,496 | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,909 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,796 | 16.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,639 | 15.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,652 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,726 | 21.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8,505 | 23.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 45.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20902 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $105,677 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $138,108 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $118,597 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,458 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 29,665 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,940 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,431 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,390 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,345 | 72.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,360 | 19.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,180 | 7.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 55 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,989 | 37.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,548 | 17.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 405 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,135 | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 17 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 15,499 | 29.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,715 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 17,861 | 33.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 20,888 | 39.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,514 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 767 | 1.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 62 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 18,545 | 34.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20902 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 566 | 3.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 529 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 670 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 639 | 3.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,103 | 6.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,277 | 12.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,344 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,834 | 21.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,481 | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,318 | 18.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20902 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,607 | 55.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 3,025 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 3,686 | 13.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 306 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 395 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,225 | 15.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20902 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 56 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,778 | 9.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 558 | 2.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 376 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,263 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 953 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 603 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,146 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,544 | 19.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,026 | 21.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,776 | 9.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,970 | 7.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,891 | 10.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.2% | 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 (20902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 46,224 | 86.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 34,513 | 64.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,739 | 31.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 6,342 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20902 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,786 | 83.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,397 | 24.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,301 | 18.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 646 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 348 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,824 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20902 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,009 | 53.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,368 | 12.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 58 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 212 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 903 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,663 | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,539 | 18.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20902 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,579 | 8.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,459 | 7.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 660 | 3.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,327 | 7.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,401 | 7.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,718 | 19.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 5,836 | 31.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,424 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 354 | 1.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20902 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 426 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,406 | 12.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,624 | 19.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,243 | 33.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,193 | 22.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,873 | 10.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20902 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,497 | 59.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 185 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,388 | 36.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 244 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 322 | 1.8% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 49 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 76 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20902 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,949 | 11.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,915 | 33.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,696 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,201 | 18.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20902 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 99 | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 53 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 222 | 2.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 350 | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 777 | 6.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,582 | 40.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,172 | 45.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 109 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20902 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,592 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $753 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,002 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.96 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.99 | 2.38 |
Households (20902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,761 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,782 | 49.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,293 | 24.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,125 | 17.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,788 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,921 | 39.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,758 | 26.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.97 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.52 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20902 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,216 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,634 | 40.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,424 | 49.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 266 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,490 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,286 | 34.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20902 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,427 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,064 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 732 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,592 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,862 | 19.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,177 | 22.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 39,526 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,599 | 4.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 52,566 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,014 | 7.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 376 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,993 | 49.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,645 | 41.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20902 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 46,030 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,517 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,882 | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,771 | 42.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,689 | 25.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 864 | 13.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20902 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,003 | 63.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 693 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 19,305 | 2785.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 19,305 | 2785.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 19,305 | 2785.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,042 | 150.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3,295 | 475.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 11,815 | 1704.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 90 | 13.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20902 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 49,785 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,039 | 46.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 26,746 | 53.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 17,849 | 35.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,673 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 2,584 | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3,640 | 7.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20902 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,761 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,190 | 96.8% | 89.4% |
Silver Spring, MD20902