The ZIP Code 20878 is associated with Gaithersburg, MD in Montgomery County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 63,030. An estimated 16.6% of residents in the 20878 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 40.1 years. An estimated 70.6% in this Maryland region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is approximately $59,980. Median househould income in this region is $132,917, while about 4% of the population lives below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 20878 is $132,917, while the region's mean household income is $165,079. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $59,980. The per capita income in ZIP Code 20878 of $59,980 is approximately 42.4% more than the per capita income in Maryland overall of $42,122. An estimated 3.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 61.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 30.4% of the population in 20878 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 19.4% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 1.3% of 20878 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 1.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 19.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 30.4% |
In ZIP Code 20878, 94.5% of the population graduated high school, while 70.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 38.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 8.9% in this Montgomery County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 8.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.4% |
| Associate's degree | 4.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 38.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 20878 are older than average. The median age of 40.1 years in ZIP Code 20878 is approximately 5.25% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 16.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 20878 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.8% of 20878 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.9% |
| 85 years and over | 0.8% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 20878, 95.7% is one race, while 4.3% are two or more races. Approximately 12.4% of 20878 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 20878 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (59.4%), followed by Asian (28.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 28.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 4.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 20878 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 20878 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.1% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 20878, 58.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 10.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 12.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 16.7% of homes. Lastly, 1.8% 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 | 58.9% |
| Spanish | 10.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 12.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 16.7% |
| Other languages | 1.8% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 20878 in January 2025 comes in at $770,289. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $761,118 median value in August 2024, and 4% higher than the $737,855 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 20878, an estimated 34.1% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 22.8% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Montgomery County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $770,289 |
| Dec 2024 | $768,977 |
| Nov 2024 | $767,565 |
| Oct 2024 | $765,230 |
| Sep 2024 | $762,747 |
| Aug 2024 | $761,118 |
| Jul 2024 | $761,023 |
| Jun 2024 | $760,609 |
| May 2024 | $757,315 |
| Apr 2024 | $751,060 |
| Mar 2024 | $743,264 |
| Feb 2024 | $737,855 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 34.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.3% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.6% |
In 20878, 73.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.7 minutes. Approximately 27.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 20878 work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative, while an estimated 20.0% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.2% of 20878 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.2% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.2% |
| Retail trade | 6.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.7% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 27.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.5% |
| Public administration | 11.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 20878 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.04 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.33% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.52% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 20878 | 11.28¢/kWh | 4.76¢/kWh | 2.1¢/kWh |
| Maryland | 19.04¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 10.37¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 20878 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.91 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.83 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.07 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.51 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.57 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.67 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.76 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.86 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.59 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.88 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.13 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.68 | 1.78 | 5.46 |