The ZIP Code 20854 is associated with Potomac, MD in Montgomery County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 49,189. An estimated 27.7% of residents in the 20854 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 47.8 years. An estimated 81.3% in this Maryland region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $93,969. Median househould income is approximately $213,724, and an estimated 1% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 20854 is $213,724, while the region's mean household income is $273,648. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $93,969. The per capita income in ZIP Code 20854 of $93,969 is approximately 123.09% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 1.1% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 88.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 54.0% of the population in 20854 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 14.3% earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, and 0.4% of 20854 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 1.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 0.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 5.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 5.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 54.0% |
In ZIP Code 20854, 97.2% of the population graduated high school, while 81.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 52.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 5.5% in this Montgomery County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 1.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 5.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 7.7% |
| Associate's degree | 2.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 28.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 52.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 20854 are older than average. The median age of 47.8 years in ZIP Code 20854 is approximately 25.46% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.3% of the population in 20854 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 20854 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 8.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 16.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 8.1% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 20854, 97.2% is one race, while 2.8% are two or more races. Approximately 7.0% of 20854 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 20854 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.5%), followed by Asian (25.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 25.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 1.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 20854 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 42.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 20854 is high blood pressure, as approximately 29.6% of adults 18 and older in this Montgomery County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 21.9% |
| High blood pressure | 29.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 8.1% |
| Current asthma | 7.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 7.9% |
| High cholesterol | 42.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 20854 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 96% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 93.5% of those 18 and above in 20854 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 20854 include sleeping less than 7 hours (25.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (21.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 96% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 79.5% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 71.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.5% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 78.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.2% |
| Current smoking | 5.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 12.9% |
| Obesity | 21.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 25.7% |
In ZIP Code 20854, 65.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 12.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 14.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.7% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Montgomery County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 65.8% |
| Spanish | 5.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 12.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 14.9% |
| Other languages | 1.7% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 20854 in February 2024 comes in at $1,199,534. The February 2024 value is approximately 1% higher than the $1,192,372 median value in September 2023, and 4% higher than the $1,152,090 median value in March 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 20854, an estimated 31.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 22.5% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Montgomery County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | $1,199,534 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,193,872 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,192,794 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,192,244 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,192,851 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,192,372 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,190,346 |
| Jul 2023 | $1,184,918 |
| Jun 2023 | $1,176,009 |
| May 2023 | $1,164,532 |
| Apr 2023 | $1,155,906 |
| Mar 2023 | $1,152,090 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 19.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 31.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 22.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 3.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
In 20854, 62.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 11.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.8 minutes. Approximately 25.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 20854 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 22.9% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 20854 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.9% |
| Retail trade | 6.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.4% |
| Information | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 25.5% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.5% |
| Public administration | 13.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 20854 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.06 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.82% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 20854 | 11.28¢/kWh | 4.76¢/kWh | 2.1¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 17.48¢/kWh | 13.07¢/kWh | 10.73¢/kWh |
| United States | 15.45¢/kWh | 12.68¢/kWh | 8.1¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 20854 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.98 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.92 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.21 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.57 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.52 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.67 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.01 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.71 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.26 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.95 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.29 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.57 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 20854, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 20854 in the past 12 months. Credit card or prepaid card received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Montgomery County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 20 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 11 |
| Mortgage | 11 |
| Debt collection | 4 |
| Checking or savings account | 3 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 12 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 7 |
| Trouble during payment process | 7 |
| Applying for a mortgage or refinancing an existing mortgage | 3 |
| Advertising and marketing, including promotional offers | 2 |
| Other | 18 |