20904 ZIP Code
Silver Spring, Maryland
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20904 |
| City/Town: | Silver Spring |
| County: | Montgomery |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 56,532 |
| Median Household Income: | $90,926 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,716 |
| Total Housing Units: | 22,377 |
| Median Home Value: | $489,100 |
| Land Area: | 13.7 sq miles
35.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0704, -76.9774 |
Population Information (20904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 56,532 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,422 | 46.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 30,110 | 53.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,720 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,638 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,441 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,152 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,491 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,674 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,933 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,665 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,212 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,004 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,588 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,802 | 5.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 3,212 | 5.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $489,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,867 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 22,377 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 21,207 | 94.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,170 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,995 | 51.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 10,212 | 48.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 39,090 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,770 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,723 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,245 | 18.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,235 | 16.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,593 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,140 | 25.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,384 | 24.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 49.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $90,926 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $121,787 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $106,250 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,716 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 29,483 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 27,585 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,830 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 15,654 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,522 | 74.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,976 | 18.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,026 | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 61 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,940 | 24.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 28,270 | 50.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 300 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 6,638 | 11.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 28 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 4,029 | 7.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,327 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 5,748 | 10.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 8,198 | 14.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 968 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 360 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 55 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 6,815 | 12.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20904 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 649 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 550 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 945 | 4.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,314 | 6.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,136 | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,238 | 15.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,802 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,834 | 18.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,075 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,664 | 17.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20904 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,134 | 62.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,558 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,948 | 7.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 190 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 599 | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,241 | 15.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20904 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,511 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 585 | 2.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 255 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,589 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,751 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 380 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,190 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,847 | 17.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,408 | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,060 | 7.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 2,264 | 8.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,745 | 10.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20904 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 (20904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 52,229 | 92.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 35,810 | 63.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 25,040 | 44.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,827 | 6.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20904 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,989 | 75.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,228 | 34.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 6,199 | 29.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 785 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 613 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,214 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20904 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,347 | 37.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,094 | 13.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 47 | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 252 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,230 | 5.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 4,740 | 21.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,645 | 20.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 22 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20904 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 536 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,854 | 12.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,160 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 7,401 | 33.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,197 | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,776 | 16.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,568 | 7.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 461 | 2.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 390 | 1.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20904 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 684 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,569 | 15.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 6,354 | 28.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,701 | 21.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,813 | 21.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,256 | 10.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20904 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,687 | 45.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 128 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,747 | 50.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 285 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 24 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 133 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 46 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 157 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20904 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,536 | 12.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,634 | 36.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,427 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,610 | 17.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20904 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 211 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 42 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 141 | 1.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 183 | 1.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 841 | 7.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,411 | 40.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,037 | 45.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 129 | 1.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20904 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,515 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $775 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,867 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.86 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (20904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 21,207 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,452 | 44.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,910 | 18.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,257 | 15.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 7,541 | 35.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,705 | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 8,186 | 38.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.26 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20904 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,409 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,677 | 35.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 10,932 | 51.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 691 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,903 | 8.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,572 | 35.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20904 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 14,338 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 689 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 943 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,447 | 38.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,663 | 18.6% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,596 | 32.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 43,627 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,975 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 56,056 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,276 | 11.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 601 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,988 | 31.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,687 | 58.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20904 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 47,490 | 84.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,249 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,193 | 50.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,411 | 41.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,312 | 15.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 645 | 7.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20904 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,853 | 61.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,342 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 21,679 | 1615.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 21,679 | 1615.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 21,679 | 1615.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 696 | 51.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 9,726 | 724.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 6,148 | 458.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 260 | 19.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20904 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 52,812 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,639 | 54.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 24,173 | 45.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 6,743 | 12.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6,727 | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,001 | 7.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 6,702 | 12.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20904 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 21,207 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 20,293 | 95.7% | 89.4% |
Silver Spring, MD20904