ZIP Code 20901 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 20901

The ZIP Code 20901 is associated with Silver Spring, MD in Montgomery County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 36,278. It is estimated that 16.9% of residents in the 20901 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 38.0 years. An estimated 54.5% in this Maryland region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $47,198. The median household income is $109,246, while about 6% of the population is living below the poverty line.

Population in 20901

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 20901 is 36,278.

Silver Spring, MD

The 20901 ZIP Code is associated with Silver Spring, MD in Montgomery County.

Area Codes associated with 20901

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 20901 include 240, and 301.

Sunrise / Sunset in 20901

Sunrise: 7:23 am
Sunset: 4:49 pm
Sunrise in 20901 7:23 am
Sunrise in 20901 4:49 pm

Weather forecast for 20901

Tonight's forecast for 20901: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind around 6 mph.

Current air quality in 20901

Air quality: Fair Air quality scale in 20901 Fair

Internet in 20901

Approximately 95.7% of households in ZIP Code 20901 have a computer, while about 92.0% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 20901

The gender split in ZIP Code 20901 is an estimated 52.0% female and approximately 48.0% male.

Health Insurance in 20901

Approximately 10.4% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 20901 (Silver Spring, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 20901

The median household income in ZIP Code 20901 is $109,246, while the region's mean household income is $134,523. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $47,198. The per capita income in ZIP Code 20901 of $47,198 is approximately 12.05% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 5.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 40% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.8% of the population in 20901 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 18.9% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 1.4% of 20901 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 20901. 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 20901

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 1.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 4.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 7.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 7.3%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 10.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 20.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 14.8%
$200,000 or more per year 18.9%

Education levels in ZIP Code 20901

In ZIP Code 20901, 89.4% of the population graduated high school, while 54.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 28.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 16.3% in this Montgomery County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 20901

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 5.8%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 4.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 16.3%
Some college, no degree 12.3%
Associate's degree 6.3%
Bachelor's degree 26.0%
Graduate or professional degree 28.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 20901. 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 20901

Residents of ZIP Code 20901 are younger than average. The median age of 38.0 years in ZIP Code 20901 is approximately 0.26% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.3% of the population in 20901 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 12.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.4% of 20901 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 20901. 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 20901

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.4%
5 to 9 years 6.8%
10 to 14 years 6.6%
15 to 19 years 5.9%
20 to 24 years 5.5%
25 to 34 years 12.7%
35 to 44 years 16.3%
45 to 54 years 12.6%
55 to 59 years 6.4%
60 to 64 years 6.9%
65 to 74 years 8.1%
75 to 84 years 3.4%
85 years and over 1.4%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 20901

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 20901, 95.1% is one race, while 4.9% are two or more races. Approximately 22.0% of 20901 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 20901 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (52.4%), followed by Black or African American (29.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 20901. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 20901

Industry Percent
White 52.4%
Black or African American 29.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.9%
Asian 9.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 12.2%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 20901 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 20901. 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 20901

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 20901 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 20901 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 20901 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 20901

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.6%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 20901. 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 20901. 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 20901

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 20901

In ZIP Code 20901, 62.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 18.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 5.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.9% of homes. Lastly, 8.5% 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 20901

Language Spoken Percent
English only 62.5%
Spanish 18.5%
Other Indo-European languages 5.6%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 4.9%
Other languages 8.5%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 20901. 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 20901

The median home value in ZIP Code 20901 in July 2024 comes in at $597,818. The July 2024 value is approximately 3% higher than the $581,502 median value in February 2024, and 3% higher than the $580,270 median value in August 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 20901, an estimated 28.3% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 21.3% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Montgomery County region.

Home Values in 20901

Month Home value
Jul 2024 $597,818
Jun 2024 $598,350
May 2024 $596,415
Apr 2024 $591,682
Mar 2024 $585,716
Feb 2024 $581,502
Jan 2024 $579,950
Dec 2023 $579,774
Nov 2023 $579,725
Oct 2023 $579,994
Sep 2023 $580,328
Aug 2023 $580,270

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 20901. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 20901

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.3%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 5.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 17.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 28.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 21.3%
Built in 1939 or earlier 9.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 20901. 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 20901

In 20901, 75.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.9% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 36.4 minutes. Approximately 19.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 20901 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.4% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 20901 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 20901. 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 20901

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 6.9%
Manufacturing 2.7%
Wholesale trade 0.9%
Retail trade 7.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.0%
Information 3.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 6.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 16.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 10.2%
Other services, except public administration 8.9%
Public administration 13.9%

Utilities in ZIP Code 20901 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 20901 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.05 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.57% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.37% 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 20901. This visualizes electricity rates in 20901 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 20901

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 20901 11.28¢/kWh 4.76¢/kWh 2.1¢/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 20901

Month ZIP Code 20901 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.83 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.01 3 6.31
Mar 4.91 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.65 5.13 7.3
May 5.51 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.71 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.87 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.9 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.33 5.15 7.02
Oct 4.9 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.28 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.64 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 20901. This visualizes solar power levels in 20901 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 20901 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 20901, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 20901 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 incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 20901. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 20901

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 207
Credit reporting or credit repair services 162
Mortgage 38
Credit card or prepaid card 32
Checking or savings account 22
Other 65
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 20901

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 217
Improper use of your report 80
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 58
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 32
Managing an account 17
Other 122
* 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 20901. 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.