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ZIP Code 20814

Post Office City:Bethesda, MD (View All Cities)
County: Montgomery County
Timezone: Eastern (2:57am)
Area code: 240 (Area Code Map)
Coordinates:39.00, -77.11
ZIP (~2 mile radius)

Cities in ZIP code 20814

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 20814. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 20814 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:
Bethesda, MD

Stats and Demographics for the 20814 ZIP Code

ZIP code 20814 is located in central Maryland and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a large population density.

The people living in ZIP code 20814 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of seniors is large. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and a small number of single parents. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 20814 ZIP code is small compared to other areas of the country.

Population 27,642
Population Density 5,438 people per sq mi
Housing Units 14,103
Median Home Value $647,800
Land Area 5.08 sq mi
Water Area 0.02 sq mi
Occupied Housing Units 13,014
Median Household Income $114,577

Estimated Population over Time

Total Population by Age

Median Age: 40Male Median Age: 39Female Median Age: 41


MaleFemaleTotal
Under 56997321,431
5-97577281,485
10-147176831,400
15-195315111,042
20-247668041,570
25-291,2751,3472,622
30-341,0241,1392,163
35-399651,0331,998
40-449491,0261,975
45-499771,0041,981
50-549521,0622,014
55-598489821,830
60-647658581,623
65-695726851,257
70-74367503870
75-79314437751
80-84268410678
85 Plus303649952

Gender

 Male 13,049 47%
 Female 14,593 53%
Gender

Race

 White 22,591 81.7%
 Black Or African American 1,165 4.2%
 American Indian Or Alaskan Native 55 0.2%
 Asian 2,586 9.4%
 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander 21 0.1%
 Other Race 379 1.4%
 Two Or More Races 845 3.1%
Race

Head of Household by Age


OwnerRenterTotal
15-2429449478
25-345522,0312,583
35-441,2291,1242,353
45-541,6347732,407
55-641,5685972,165
65-741,0513231,374
75-84741239980
85 Plus494180674

Families vs Singles

 Husband Wife Family Households 5,412 42%
 Single Guardian 970 7%
 Singles 5,278 41%
 Singles With Roommate 1,354 10%
Families vs Singles

Households with Kids

Average Household Size: 2
 Households without Kids 10,074 77%
 Households with Kids 2,940 23%
Households with Kids

Children by Age


MaleFemaleTotal
1144132276
2152159311
3106132238
4149161310
5144133277
6167155322
7165147312
8133136269
9148157305
10157150307
11142120262
12152144296
13129121250
14137148285
15125134259
16105138243
17123124247
1810267169
197648124
208653139

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 20814 has a small percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more nursing homes, universities and military bases nearby.

The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 20814 were primarily built in the 1960s or the 1950s. Looking at 20814 real estate data, the median home value of $647,800 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also slightly less than average compared to nearby ZIP codes. 20814 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 20814 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for 1 bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 20814 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Housing Type

 In Occupied Housing Units 26,999 97.7%
 Correctional Facility For Adults 0 0.0%
 Juvenile Facilities 0 0.0%
 Nursing Facilities 271 1.0%
 Other Institutional 51 0.2%
 College Student Housing 42 0.2%
 Military Quarters 214 0.8%
 Other Noninstitutional 65 0.2%
Housing Type

Year Housing was Built

Housing Occupancy

 Owned Households With A Mortgage 5,274 37%
 Owned Households Free & Clear 2,024 14%
 Renter Occupied Households 5,716 41%
 Households Vacant 1,089 8%
Housing Occupancy

Vacancy Reasons

 For Rent 436 40.0%
 Rented & Unoccupied 41 3.8%
 For Sale Only 127 11.7%
 Sold & Unoccupied 25 2.3%
 For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use 251 23.0%
 For Migrant Workers 1 0.1%
 Vacant For Other Reasons 208 19.1%
Vacancy Reasons

Owner Occupied Home Values

Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

 Studio Apartment 431 8%
 1 Bedroom 2,538 46%
 2 Bedroom 1,772 32%
 3+ Bedroom 802 14%
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms

Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities

Cost of a Studio Apartment

Cost of a 1 Bedroom

Cost of a 2 Bedroom

Cost of a 3+ Bedroom

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $114,577 is extremely high compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, residents in ZIP code 20814 earn less than in other parts of town.

As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. ZIP code 20814 uses public transportation to get to work more than almost anywhere in the country. If you are a person that likes walking or biking to work, it will be a comfort for you to know that 20814 has a well above average number of people who do not use a vehicle to commute. Instead of a commute, a higher percentage of people in 20814 are able to work from home than most places in the nation. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. However, that is not the case in 20814. It has a much lower than average number of people that make it to work in under half an hour. Having to travel to work for over 45 minutes isn't uncommon for people who live here.

For more information, see Bethesda, MD unemployment.

Employment Status

 Worked Full-time with Earnings 12,569 54%
 Worked Part-time with Earnings 5,327 23%
 No Earnings 5,327 23%
Employment Status

Average Household Income over Time

Household Income

Annual Individual Earnings

Sources of Household Income

Percent of Households Receiving Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Investment Income

Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Household Retirement Income

Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income

Average Income per Household by Income Source

* Only taxable income is reported.

Source of Earnings

 Worked Full-time with Earnings 12,569 54%
 Worked Part-time with Earnings 5,327 23%
 No Earnings 5,327 23%
Source of Earnings

Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

 Car, truck, or van 9,242 56.7%
 Public transportation 3,416 21.0%
 Taxicab 0 0.0%
 Motorcycle 9 0.1%
 Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means 2,120 13.0%
 Worked at Home 1,505 9.2%
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over

Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)

Schools and Education

Compared to other ZIPs, 20814 has a very small percentage of people that did not graduate high school. The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

 Less than High School Diploma 601 3%
 High School Graduate 2,938 14%
 Associate's degree 587 3%
 Bachelor's degree 5,895 29%
 Master's degree 5,389 26%
 Professional school degree 2,798 14%
 Doctorate degree 2,255 11%
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over

School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

 Enrolled in Public School 2,178 55.4%
 Enrolled in Private School 1,582 40.2%
 Not Enrolled in School 173 4.4%
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)

Schools in ZIP Code 20814

ZIP Code 20814 is in the following school districts: Montgomery County Public Schools and Private. There are 12 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 20814.

Bethesda Elementary
7600 Arlington Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Wayside Elementary
5701 Grosvenor Lane
Bethesda, MD 20814
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School
4301 East-west Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Walter Johnson High School
6400 Rock Spring Dr
Bethesda, MD 20814
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Montgomery County Public Schools
Our Lady of Lourdes School
7500 Pearl St
Bethesda, MD 20814
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
St Jane De Chantal School
9525 Old Georgetown Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart
9101 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD 20814
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
The Family Academy of Bethesda
4324 Montgomery Ave
Bethesda, MD 20814
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Lycee Rochambeau French Intl School
9600 Forest Rd
Bethesda, MD 20814
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
Alef Bet Montessori School Inc.
5701 Grosvenor Ln
Bethesda, MD 20814
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
Bethesda Community School ,inc
7500 Honeywell Ln
Bethesda, MD 20814
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private
The Bethesda Montessori School
7611 Clarendon Road
Bethesda, MD 20814
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Private

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