20874 ZIP Code – Germantown, Maryland
ZIP code 20874 is one of the most populous ZIP codes located in Germantown, Maryland, within Montgomery County with a population of approximately 61,922 residents. At $108,211, the median household income here runs near the Maryland average and above the U.S. average. At $376,100, median home values run above the national average, with 66.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $1,866 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing), 30% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 8.2%, below the national average. An estimated 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. At 37.8, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 20878, 20841, 20899.
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ZIP 20874 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 20874 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 61k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $108k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $376k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,866 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.8 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 48.7% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 20878 – Gaithersburg
- 20841 – Boyds
- 20899 – Gaithersburg
- 20877 – Gaithersburg
- 20837 – Poolesville
- 20886 – Montgomery Village
- 20876 – Germantown
- 20880 – Washington Grove
- 20850 – Rockville
- 20839 – Bealsville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20878 | GAITHERSBURG | 65,954 | $141,902 |
| 20841 | BOYDS | 9,312 | $177,588 |
| 20899 | GAITHERSBURG | 143 | $19,722 |
| 20877 | GAITHERSBURG | 38,524 | $86,134 |
| 20837 | POOLESVILLE | 6,651 | $193,264 |