20905 ZIP Code
Silver Spring, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20905 |
| City/Town: | Silver Spring |
| County: | Montgomery |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 17,451 |
| Median Household Income: | $142,929 |
| Per Capita Income: | $56,738 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,707 |
| Median Home Value: | $617,800 |
| Land Area: | 11.8 sq miles
30.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.1099, -76.9881 |
Population Information (20905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 17,451 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,544 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,907 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 966 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,136 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 836 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,285 | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,019 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,734 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,344 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,208 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,344 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,346 | 7.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,931 | 11.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,052 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 250 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $617,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 8.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,785 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,707 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,438 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 269 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,745 | 87.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 693 | 12.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,209 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 389 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 296 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,830 | 15.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,818 | 14.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,203 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,553 | 29.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,120 | 25.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20905 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $142,929 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $169,885 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $149,525 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $56,738 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,558 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,005 | 94.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 547 | 5.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,745 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,371 | 70.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,943 | 21.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 681 | 7.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,589 | 43.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,215 | 24.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,371 | 13.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,780 | 10.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,496 | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,467 | 14.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,948 | 16.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 198 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 191 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 61 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,498 | 14.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20905 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 110 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 38 | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 91 | 1.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 107 | 2.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 177 | 3.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 754 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 468 | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,134 | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 903 | 16.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,656 | 30.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20905 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,359 | 59.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 619 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 415 | 4.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 7 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 125 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,133 | 23.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 32.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20905 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 66 | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 754 | 8.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 345 | 3.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 110 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 606 | 6.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 283 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 139 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 518 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,627 | 18.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,424 | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 657 | 7.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 557 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 919 | 10.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.8% | 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 (20905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,803 | 96.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,755 | 78.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,447 | 31.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 633 | 3.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20905 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,530 | 83.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,840 | 33.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,433 | 26.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 157 | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 92 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 403 | 7.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20905 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,881 | 85.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 761 | 13.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 5 | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 8 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 47 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20905 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 30 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 265 | 4.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 396 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,406 | 42.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,457 | 25.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 788 | 13.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 170 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 115 | 2.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 80 | 1.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20905 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 20 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 67 | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 349 | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,230 | 21.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,854 | 50.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,187 | 20.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20905 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,490 | 45.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 102 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,039 | 37.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 652 | 12.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 29 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 68 | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 24 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20905 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 46 | 0.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 780 | 14.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,414 | 44.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,198 | 40.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20905 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 38 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 31 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 31 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 19 | 0.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 86 | 1.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 797 | 16.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 3,615 | 76.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 128 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20905 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,011 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $855 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,785 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.14 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.61 | 2.38 |
Households (20905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,438 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,016 | 73.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,594 | 29.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 408 | 7.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 923 | 17.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,057 | 37.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,158 | 39.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.44 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20905 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,290 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,203 | 30.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,453 | 61.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 58 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 473 | 6.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,847 | 25.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20905 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,698 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 442 | 9.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 309 | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,455 | 31.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,027 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,465 | 31.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,739 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 647 | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 17,436 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,303 | 7.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 114 | 8.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 567 | 43.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 622 | 47.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20905 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,020 | 91.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,354 | 7.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 818 | 60.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 482 | 35.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 214 | 15.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 54 | 4.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20905 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,154 | 69.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 245 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,297 | 2162.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,297 | 2162.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,297 | 2162.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 679 | 277.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,199 | 489.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,807 | 737.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 6 | 2.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20905 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,485 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,141 | 61.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,344 | 38.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,277 | 13.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,924 | 11.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 956 | 5.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,187 | 7.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20905 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,438 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,341 | 98.2% | 89.4% |
Silver Spring, MD20905