ZIP Code 20903 Demographics & Data

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Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 20903

The ZIP Code 20903 is associated with Silver Spring, MD in Montgomery County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 27,973. It is estimated that 12.1% of residents in the 20903 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 32.5 years. An estimated 25.3% in this Maryland region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $25,366. Median househould income is at $69,640, with an estimated 8% of the population living below the poverty line.

Population in 20903

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 20903 is 27,973.

Silver Spring, MD

The 20903 ZIP Code is associated with Silver Spring, MD in Montgomery County.

Area Codes associated with 20903

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 20903 include 301.

Sunrise / Sunset in 20903

Sunrise: 7:25 am
Sunset: 4:52 pm
Sunrise in 20903 7:25 am
Sunrise in 20903 4:52 pm

Weather forecast for 20903

Today's forecast for 20903: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Southeast wind 1 to 5 mph.

Current air quality in 20903

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 20903 Good

Internet in 20903

Approximately 92.9% of households in ZIP Code 20903 have a computer, while about 84.8% of households have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 20903

The gender split in ZIP Code 20903 is an estimated 48.2% female and approximately 51.8% male.

Health Insurance in 20903

Approximately 23.8% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 20903 (Silver Spring, MD) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 20903

The median household income in ZIP Code 20903 is $69,640, while the region's mean household income is $88,201. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,366. The per capita income in ZIP Code 20903 of $25,366 is approximately 39.78% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $42,122. An estimated 8.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 14.74% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.9% of the population in 20903 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.8% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 2.1% of 20903 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 20903. 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 20903

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 2.6%
$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 9.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 11.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.9%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 13.5%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 16.8%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 8.6%
$200,000 or more per year 6.4%

Education levels in ZIP Code 20903

In ZIP Code 20903, 65.9% of the population graduated high school, while 25.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 22.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.5% 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 20903

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 22.2%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 11.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.8%
Some college, no degree 12.5%
Associate's degree 6.3%
Bachelor's degree 13.8%
Graduate or professional degree 11.5%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 20903. 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 20903

Residents of ZIP Code 20903 are younger than average. The median age of 32.5 years in ZIP Code 20903 is approximately 14.7% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 12.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.3% of the population in 20903 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 15.7% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 20903 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 20903. 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 20903

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 9.4%
5 to 9 years 8.3%
10 to 14 years 6.3%
15 to 19 years 7.3%
20 to 24 years 6.6%
25 to 34 years 15.7%
35 to 44 years 16.3%
45 to 54 years 11.0%
55 to 59 years 4.9%
60 to 64 years 4.5%
65 to 74 years 5.7%
75 to 84 years 3.0%
85 years and over 0.9%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 20903

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 20903, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 52.7% of 20903 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 20903 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Some other race (47.0%), followed by Black or African American (29.5%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 20903. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 20903

Industry Percent
White 16.2%
Black or African American 29.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 9.2%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1%
Some other race 47.0%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 20903 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 20903. 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 20903

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 20903 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 20903 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 76.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 20903 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 20903

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 76.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 20903. 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 20903. 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 20903

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 20903

In ZIP Code 20903, 24.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 49.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 9.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 5.0% of homes. Lastly, 11.0% 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 20903

Language Spoken Percent
English only 24.9%
Spanish 49.9%
Other Indo-European languages 9.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 5.0%
Other languages 11.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 20903. 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 20903

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 20903, an estimated 31.2% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 27.7% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Montgomery County region.

Age of Housing in 20903

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 1.1%
Built between 2000 and 2009 1.7%
Built between 1990 and 1999 3.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 11.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.4%
Built between 1960 and 1969 27.7%
Built between 1950 and 1959 31.2%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.4%
Built in 1939 or earlier 6.2%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 20903. 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 20903

In 20903, 76.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 34.9 minutes. Approximately 19.6% of the employed population 16 years and over in 20903 work in construction, while an estimated 19.5% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 20903 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 20903. 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 20903

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.2%
Construction 19.6%
Manufacturing 1.6%
Wholesale trade 1.5%
Retail trade 10.5%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.5%
Information 1.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.8%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 14.3%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 19.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.8%
Other services, except public administration 8.3%
Public administration 2.4%

Utilities in ZIP Code 20903 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 20903 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.03 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.09% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.67% 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 20903. This visualizes electricity rates in 20903 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 20903

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 20903 11.28¢/kWh 4.76¢/kWh 2.1¢/kWh
Maryland 19.21¢/kWh 13.17¢/kWh 9.94¢/kWh
United States 16.94¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 20903

Month ZIP Code 20903 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.82 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.85 3 6.31
Mar 5.07 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.58 5.13 7.3
May 5.6 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.64 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.86 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.54 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.53 5.15 7.02
Oct 5 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.26 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 20903. This visualizes solar power levels in 20903 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 20903 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 20903, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 20903 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 20903. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 20903

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 157
Credit reporting or credit repair services 51
Checking or savings account 17
Debt collection 13
Vehicle loan or lease 7
Other 10
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 20903

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 103
Improper use of your report 62
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 27
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 14
Managing an account 13
Other 36
* 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 20903. 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.