20878 ZIP Code – Gaithersburg, Maryland
Located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, ZIP code 20878 is one of the most populous ZIP codes within Montgomery County with a population of approximately 65,954 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $141,902, which is above the Maryland average and well above the national figure. The median home value of $654,500 is well above the national average, with 69.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $2,068 is well above the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing), 30% apartments (increasing).
At 4.2%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. The poverty rate is 5.0%, well below the national average. 70.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 41.4, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 20899, 20874, 20877.
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ZIP 20878 vs. Maryland vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 20878 | MD Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 65k | 13k | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $141k | $107k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $654k | $404k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $2,068 | $1,552 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 43.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.0% | 9.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 70.1% | 37.6% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 20899 – Gaithersburg
- 20874 – Germantown
- 20877 – Gaithersburg
- 20850 – Rockville
- 20880 – Washington Grove
- 20886 – Montgomery Village
- 20879 – Gaithersburg
- 20854 – Potomac
- 20855 – Derwood
- 20876 – Germantown
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20899 | GAITHERSBURG | 143 | $19,722 |
| 20874 | GERMANTOWN | 61,922 | $108,211 |
| 20877 | GAITHERSBURG | 38,524 | $86,134 |
| 20850 | ROCKVILLE | 51,072 | $125,268 |
| 20880 | WASHINGTON GROVE | 604 | $131,528 |