20855 ZIP Code – Derwood, Maryland
Located in Derwood, Maryland, ZIP code 20855 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Montgomery County with a population of approximately 16,558 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $146,036, which is above the Maryland average and well above the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $598,900, well above the national average, with 74.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $2,307 is similarly well above the national average. Housing consists of 84% single-family (decreasing), 15% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 3.1%, which is below the U.S. rate. About 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. 67.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 41.8, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 20880, 20877, 20853.
ZIP Code 20855 Data
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ZIP 20855 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 20855 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $146k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $598k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,307 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 67.8% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 20880 – Washington Grove
- 20877 – Gaithersburg
- 20853 – Rockville
- 20879 – Gaithersburg
- 20832 – Olney
- 20850 – Rockville
- 20851 – Rockville
- 20899 – Gaithersburg
- 20886 – Montgomery Village
- 20906 – Silver Spring
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20880 | WASHINGTON GROVE | 604 | $131,528 |
| 20877 | GAITHERSBURG | 38,524 | $86,134 |
| 20853 | ROCKVILLE | 31,794 | $146,075 |
| 20879 | GAITHERSBURG | 27,489 | $100,324 |
| 20832 | OLNEY | 25,488 | $160,287 |