ZIP Code 20877 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and Important Statistics About 20877

The ZIP Code 20877 is associated with Gaithersburg, MD in Montgomery County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 38,423. An estimated 16.1% of residents in the 20877 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 36.8 years. An estimated 36.5% in this Maryland region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $32,195. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $73,666, and approximately 9% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 20877

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 20877 is 38,423.

Gaithersburg, MD

The 20877 ZIP Code is associated with Gaithersburg, MD in Montgomery County.

Area Codes associated with 20877

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 20877 include 240, and 301.

Sunrise / Sunset in 20877

Sunrise: 7:02 am
Sunset: 4:48 pm
Sunrise in 20877 7:02 am
Sunrise in 20877 4:48 pm

Weather forecast for 20877

Today's forecast for 20877: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 7 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Current air quality in 20877

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 20877 Good

Internet in 20877

Approximately 93.1% of households in ZIP Code 20877 have a computer, while about 83.5% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 20877

In ZIP Code 20877, the gender split is approximately 49.7% male and an estimated 50.3% female.

Health Insurance in 20877

Approximately 17.5% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 20877 (Gaithersburg, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 20877

The median household income in ZIP Code 20877 is $73,666, while the region's mean household income is $92,127. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,195. The per capita income in ZIP Code 20877 of $32,195 is approximately 23.57% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 8.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 9.47% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.4% of the population in 20877 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 17.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 2.1% of 20877 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 20877. 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 20877

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 5.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 2.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 17.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 14.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 19.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 8.7%
$200,000 or more per year 6.8%

Education levels in ZIP Code 20877

In ZIP Code 20877, 79.4% of the population graduated high school, while 36.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 14.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 15.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.8% in this Montgomery County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 20877

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 14.6%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.8%
Some college, no degree 14.8%
Associate's degree 6.4%
Bachelor's degree 21.0%
Graduate or professional degree 15.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 20877. 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 20877

Residents of ZIP Code 20877 are younger than average. The median age of 36.8 years in ZIP Code 20877 is approximately 3.41% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.6% of the population in 20877 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 13.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.8% of 20877 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 20877. 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 20877

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 6.8%
5 to 9 years 6.1%
10 to 14 years 5.8%
15 to 19 years 6.3%
20 to 24 years 8.3%
25 to 34 years 13.9%
35 to 44 years 15.6%
45 to 54 years 12.9%
55 to 59 years 6.1%
60 to 64 years 5.4%
65 to 74 years 6.5%
75 to 84 years 3.4%
85 years and over 2.8%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 20877

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 20877, 95.5% is one race, while 4.5% are two or more races. Approximately 42.1% of 20877 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 20877 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (50.3%), followed by Black or African American (21.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 20877. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 20877

Industry Percent
White 50.3%
Black or African American 21.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 13.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 17.5%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 20877 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 20877. 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 20877

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 20877 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 20877 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 82.5% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 20877 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 20877

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 82.5%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 20877. 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 20877. 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 20877

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 20877

In ZIP Code 20877, 39.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 40.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 7.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 10.0% of homes. Lastly, 2.9% 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 20877

Language Spoken Percent
English only 39.4%
Spanish 40.4%
Other Indo-European languages 7.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 10.0%
Other languages 2.9%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 20877. 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 20877

The median home value in ZIP Code 20877 in July 2024 comes in at $507,376. The July 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $493,047 median value in February 2024, and 4% higher than the $489,007 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 20877, an estimated 23.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 22.7% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.8% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Montgomery County region.

Home Values in 20877

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $507,376
Jun 2024 $506,565
May 2024 $504,372
Apr 2024 $500,520
Mar 2024 $496,114
Feb 2024 $493,047
Jan 2024 $491,522
Dec 2023 $490,643
Nov 2023 $489,751
Oct 2023 $489,375
Sep 2023 $489,247
Aug 2023 $489,007

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 20877. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 20877

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 3.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 7.8%
Built between 2000 and 2009 9.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 13.6%
Built between 1980 and 1989 22.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 23.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 10.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 5.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 1.8%
Built in 1939 or earlier 3.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 20877. 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 20877

In 20877, 71.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.6 minutes. Approximately 21.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 20877 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 15.7% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 20877 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 20877. 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 20877

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.3%
Construction 11.7%
Manufacturing 3.1%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 10.8%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.1%
Information 1.9%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 21.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 15.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.9%
Other services, except public administration 7.3%
Public administration 7.8%

Utilities in ZIP Code 20877 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 20877 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.36% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.13% 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 20877. This visualizes electricity rates in 20877 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 20877

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 20877 11.28¢/kWh 4.76¢/kWh 2.1¢/kWh
Maryland 17.84¢/kWh 13.06¢/kWh 9.59¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 20877

Month ZIP Code 20877 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.06 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.73 3 6.31
Mar 4.91 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.53 5.13 7.3
May 5.51 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.66 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.82 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.54 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.3 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.06 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.18 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.75 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 20877. This visualizes solar power levels in 20877 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 20877 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 20877, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 20877 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services 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 20877. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 20877

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 293
Credit reporting or credit repair services 162
Checking or savings account 28
Debt collection 20
Credit card or prepaid card 11
Other 36
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 20877

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 188
Incorrect information on your report 172
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 56
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 36
Managing an account 15
Other 83
* 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 20877. 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.