ZIP Code 20879, MD
Living in 20879
Bikeability59
Walkability44
Commute13
Public Transit69
Affordability30
Public Safety79
Airports92
Hospitals46
Colleges86
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
43%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black25%
Caucasian30%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate20%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$89kMedian Household Income+$3.3k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation9%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$321kMedian Home Value-$9.4k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.5kMedian Monthly Rent+$177 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached37%
1 unit, detached35%
Multiple units<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198955%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity73%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas25%
Crime
Violent Crime in 20879
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Montgomery County19
Property Crime in 20879
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Montgomery County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (75%)(22%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton80%
Donald Trump15%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 20879
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding53
Tornado12
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 20879, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 20879, MD
Top Hat Montessori
1 miles, S
Church of the Redeemer Christian School
1 miles, NE
Covenant Life School
1 miles, SE
Village Montessori School, Llc
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 20879, MD
Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
11 miles, SE
Washington Adventist University
15 miles, SE
University of the District of Columbia
16 miles, S
American University
16 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 20879, MD
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
4 miles, W
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
6 miles, E
Suburban Hospital
12 miles, S