20906 ZIP Code
Silver Spring, Maryland
December 15, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20906 |
| City/Town: | Silver Spring |
| County: | Montgomery |
| State: | Maryland |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 71,560 |
| Median Household Income: | $91,563 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,075 |
| Total Housing Units: | 27,093 |
| Median Home Value: | $423,200 |
| Land Area: | 12.7 sq miles
33.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0872, -77.0550 |
Population Information (20906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 71,560 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 34,827 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 36,733 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 4,495 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,984 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 4,048 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 4,718 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,742 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 8,327 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 9,641 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 8,175 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 4,234 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 4,331 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 6,758 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 5,250 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 2,857 | 4.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $423,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,873 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 27,093 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 25,798 | 95.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,295 | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 17,009 | 65.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,789 | 34.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 49,573 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 4,795 | 9.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,628 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,154 | 22.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 7,515 | 15.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,023 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 10,911 | 22.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 9,547 | 19.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 41.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20906 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $91,563 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $118,029 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $104,268 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,075 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 38,793 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 35,662 | 92.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,878 | 7.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 19,398 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 27,204 | 76.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,908 | 16.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 2,383 | 6.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 167 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,316 | 31.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 17,023 | 23.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 182 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 8,221 | 11.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 26 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 17,681 | 24.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 6,111 | 8.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 21,676 | 30.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 23,709 | 33.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 948 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 910 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 43 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 21,808 | 30.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20906 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 788 | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 865 | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,423 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,767 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,914 | 7.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,692 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 3,554 | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 4,969 | 19.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,687 | 10.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,139 | 16.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20906 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 19,814 | 55.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 4,505 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4,565 | 12.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 319 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 486 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,949 | 13.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20906 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 4,390 | 12.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 916 | 2.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 261 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,648 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,280 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 640 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,580 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 6,247 | 17.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 7,954 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 3,149 | 8.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 2,737 | 7.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,835 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.1% | 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 (20906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 61,947 | 86.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 43,742 | 61.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 29,056 | 40.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 8,959 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20906 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 18,941 | 73.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 9,154 | 35.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 7,228 | 28.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 778 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 443 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,130 | 8.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20906 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,213 | 34.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 5,301 | 19.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 164 | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 424 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,451 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 4,860 | 17.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 4,638 | 17.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 34 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20906 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 76 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,932 | 7.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,445 | 5.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,275 | 12.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 5,552 | 20.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,129 | 18.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,505 | 16.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,520 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,424 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 235 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20906 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 373 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,319 | 12.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 8,455 | 31.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,856 | 29.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,972 | 18.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,118 | 7.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20906 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,077 | 46.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 214 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 12,895 | 50.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 177 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 29 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 147 | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 70 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 189 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20906 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,151 | 8.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 10,773 | 41.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,643 | 29.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,231 | 20.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20906 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 238 | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 382 | 2.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 629 | 3.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 821 | 4.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,355 | 13.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 7,744 | 45.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,734 | 27.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 106 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20906 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,337 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $874 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,873 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.69 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.87 | 2.38 |
Households (20906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 25,798 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 12,023 | 46.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 5,234 | 20.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,400 | 13.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 8,685 | 33.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 8,452 | 32.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 10,701 | 41.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.75 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.42 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20906 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,156 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 11,220 | 39.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 14,135 | 50.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 842 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,684 | 6.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 9,858 | 35.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20906 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 16,671 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 655 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 904 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 6,539 | 39.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 4,074 | 24.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 4,499 | 27.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 56,001 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,524 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 70,906 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 7,306 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 269 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,512 | 34.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 4,525 | 61.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20906 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 62,179 | 86.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,306 | 11.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,877 | 58.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,995 | 24.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,085 | 13.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 1,434 | 17.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20906 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 41,765 | 58.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,371 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 29,795 | 2173.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 29,795 | 2173.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 29,795 | 2173.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 1,434 | 104.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 5,099 | 371.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 16,594 | 1210.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 259 | 18.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20906 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 67,065 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 31,440 | 46.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 35,625 | 53.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 20,155 | 30.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6,750 | 10.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,669 | 7.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 4,051 | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20906 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 25,798 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 24,585 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
Silver Spring, MD20906