20879 ZIP Code – Gaithersburg, Maryland
ZIP Code 20879 is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland and has a population of approximately 27,489 residents. The median household income is $100,324.
This ZIP code is part of Montgomery County. Nearby ZIP codes include 20886, 20880, 20877.
ZIP Code 20879 Data
Population
27,489
Median Household Income
$100,324
Median Home Value
$250,000+
Median Rent
$1,832
Median Age
36.3
Unemployment Rate
6.4%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.6%
County
Montgomery County
State
Maryland
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ZIP 20879 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 20879 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $100k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $414k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,832 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.3 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 41.6% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 20886 – Montgomery Village
- 20880 – Washington Grove
- 20877 – Gaithersburg
- 20899 – Gaithersburg
- 20855 – Derwood
- 20876 – Germantown
- 20882 – Gaithersburg
- 20850 – Rockville
- 20878 – Gaithersburg
- 20832 – Olney
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20886 | MONTGOMERY VILLAGE | 34,692 | $94,586 |
| 20880 | WASHINGTON GROVE | 604 | $131,528 |
| 20877 | GAITHERSBURG | 38,524 | $86,134 |
| 20899 | GAITHERSBURG | 143 | $19,722 |
| 20855 | DERWOOD | 16,558 | $146,036 |