20861 ZIP Code – Ashton, Maryland

20861 is a small ZIP code in Ashton, Maryland, part of Montgomery County with a population of approximately 3,031 residents. At $175,250, the median household income here runs well above the Maryland average and well above the U.S. average. The median home value of $880,700 is well above the national average, with 98.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). Housing consists of 99% single-family (decreasing).

At 14.0%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. The poverty rate of 2.1% is well below the U.S. average. 70.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. At 56.1, the median age is above the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 20860, 20868, 20905.

ZIP Code 20861 Data

Population 3,031

Median Household Income $175,250

Median Home Value $880,700

Median Rent Not provided

Median Age 56.1

Unemployment Rate 14.0%

Poverty Rate 2.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 70.8%

County Montgomery County

State Maryland

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ZIP 20861 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.

Metric	ZIP 20861	MD Avg.	U.S. Avg.
Population	3,031	13k	10k
Median Household Income	$175k	$107k	$73k
Median Home Value	$880k	$404k	$258k
Median Rent	—	$1,552	$1,088
Median Age	56.1	43.5	43.2
Unemployment Rate	14.0%	5.0%	5.0%
Poverty Rate	2.1%	9.4%	13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	70.8%	37.6%	26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code	City	Population	Median Income
20860	SANDY SPRING	2,279	$152,768
20868	SPENCERVILLE	630	$106,050
20905	SILVER SPRING	17,451	$142,929
20777	HIGHLAND	3,220	$215,833
20862	BRINKLOW	268	$192,083