ZIP Code 20861 Demographics & Data

Ashton, MD (ZIP Code 20861) Insights

Maryland

In-depth Demographics Data and Statistics About 20861

The ZIP Code 20861 is associated with Ashton, MD in Montgomery County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 1,449. An estimated 28.8% of residents in the 20861 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 56.3 years. An estimated 70.4% in this Maryland region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $93,509. The median household income is $205,833, while about 0% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 20861

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 20861 is 1,449.

Ashton, MD

The 20861 ZIP Code is associated with Ashton, MD in Montgomery County.

Area Codes associated with 20861

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 20861 include 240, and 301.

Sunrise / Sunset in 20861

Sunrise: 7:24 am
Sunset: 4:49 pm
Sunrise in 20861 7:24 am
Sunrise in 20861 4:49 pm

Weather forecast for 20861

Tonight's forecast for 20861: Rain likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 20861

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 20861 Fair

Internet in 20861

Approximately 94.1% of households in ZIP Code 20861 have a computer, while about 91.3% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 20861

In ZIP Code 20861, the gender split is approximately 51.3% male and an estimated 48.7% female.

Health Insurance in 20861

Approximately 6.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 20861 (Ashton, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 20861

The median household income in ZIP Code 20861 is $205,833, while the region's mean household income is $244,885. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $93,509. The per capita income in ZIP Code 20861 of $93,509 is approximately 122% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 0.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 100% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 50.4% of the population in 20861 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 21.9% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 0.0% of 20861 residents earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 20861

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 2.4%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 0.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 5.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 2.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 21.9%
$200,000 or more per year 50.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 20861

In ZIP Code 20861, 98.2% of the population graduated high school, while 70.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 33.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 13.7% in this Montgomery County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 20861

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 1.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 0.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 13.7%
Some college, no degree 9.4%
Associate's degree 4.7%
Bachelor's degree 36.8%
Graduate or professional degree 33.6%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 20861

Residents of ZIP Code 20861 are older than average. The median age of 56.3 years in ZIP Code 20861 is approximately 47.77% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 91.6% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.4% of the population in 20861 falls in the age group 55 to 59 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 20861 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 20861

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 1.8%
5 to 9 years 3.3%
10 to 14 years 1.2%
15 to 19 years 5.1%
20 to 24 years 7.7%
25 to 34 years 11.5%
35 to 44 years 7.4%
45 to 54 years 8.6%
55 to 59 years 20.4%
60 to 64 years 8.6%
65 to 74 years 13.0%
75 to 84 years 7.8%
85 years and over 3.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 20861

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 20861, 98.2% is one race, while 1.8% are two or more races. Approximately 4.1% of 20861 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 20861 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (84.2%), followed by Asian (9.1%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 20861

Industry Percent
White 84.2%
Black or African American 8.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.0%
Asian 9.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 0.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 20861 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 20861

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 20861 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 20861 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 20861 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 20861

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.4%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 20861

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 20861

In ZIP Code 20861, 86.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.9% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes. Lastly, 4.6% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Montgomery County region.

Language Spoken in 20861

Language Spoken Percent
English only 86.8%
Spanish 2.7%
Other Indo-European languages 3.9%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.0%
Other languages 4.6%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 20861

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 20861, an estimated 24.9% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 23.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Montgomery County region.

Age of Housing in 20861

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 6.5%
Built between 1990 and 1999 24.9%
Built between 1980 and 1989 21.2%
Built between 1970 and 1979 7.1%
Built between 1960 and 1969 23.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 4.6%
Built between 1940 and 1949 7.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 5.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 20861

In 20861, 67.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 35.0 minutes. Approximately 31.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 20861 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 17.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 20861 workers 16 years and over work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 20861

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 5.1%
Manufacturing 0.0%
Wholesale trade 4.7%
Retail trade 4.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 0.0%
Information 3.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 9.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 31.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 8.9%
Other services, except public administration 2.5%
Public administration 11.5%

Utilities in ZIP Code 20861 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 20861 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.07 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 23.06% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.07% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes electricity rates in 20861 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 20861

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 20861 10.65¢/kWh 3.91¢/kWh 2.06¢/kWh
Maryland 18.38¢/kWh 13.21¢/kWh 9.59¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 20861

Month ZIP Code 20861 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.95 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.81 3 6.31
Mar 5.14 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.53 5.13 7.3
May 5.63 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.71 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.01 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.89 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.62 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.73 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.19 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.61 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes solar power levels in 20861 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 20861 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 20861, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 20861 in the past 12 months. Mortgage received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Montgomery County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 20861

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 7
Mortgage 5
Credit reporting or credit repair services 3
Credit card 1
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 20861

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 7
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 3
Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage 2
Incorrect information on your report 1
Problem with a purchase shown on your statement 1
Other 2
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 20861. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.