Population 10,701 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of ZIP 20736: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in ZIP 20736
Household size in ZIP 20736
| Period | ZIP 20736 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.04 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.00 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 20736 is a place of big households: 3.00 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has edged down from 3.04 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 20736
| Period | ZIP 20736 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.9 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.1 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 20736 are younger than 40.1 and half are older, the same as the national median. The median age has edged down from 40.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 20736
| Period | ZIP 20736 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.3% of households in ZIP 20736, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 20736
Renters in ZIP 20736
| Period | ZIP 20736 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 20736 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly one in five owners (19.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 20736
| Period | ZIP 20736 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.6% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 20736 than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of Maryland. Vacancy has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 20736
| Period | ZIP 20736 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 20736 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 20736
| Period | ZIP 20736 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $858 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,448 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,365 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,939 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,081 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 20736 costs $1,939 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,081 a month from 2006–10, a 126% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 23.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 20736
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 20736
| Period | ZIP 20736 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.0% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.7% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.8% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.5 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 20736 is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (46.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 15.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 20736
| Period | ZIP 20736 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.6% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 20736: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 20736 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Maryland ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 20736
| Period | ZIP 20736 | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 20736 has been low: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. ZIP 20736 has lower unemployment than at least four in five Maryland ZIP codes. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 20736 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 20736 | 3.00 | 40.1 | 7.3% | 7.3% | 6.4% | 1994 | $1,939 | 46.8% | 96.2% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 20689 | 2.76 | 46.7 | 3.5% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 1982 | $1,540 | 30.4% | 94.0% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 20758 | 2.73 | 43.3 | 3.4% | 4.9% | 9.0% | 1978 | $2,000 | 46.1% | 96.3% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 20754 | 3.29 | 40.2 | 6.0% | 8.4% | 4.2% | 1985 | $2,580 | 48.8% | 94.6% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 20732 | 2.73 | 41.4 | 9.8% | 13.7% | 7.8% | 1989 | $1,906 | 41.6% | 93.9% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 20714 | 2.45 | 40.9 | 9.2% | 20.8% | 9.2% | 1982 | $1,943 | 39.5% | 96.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 20779 | 2.52 | 42.9 | 3.8% | 6.2% | 10.0% | 1972 | $2,010 | 43.2% | 95.9% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 20639 | 3.17 | 40.2 | 7.9% | 8.1% | 5.7% | 1990 | $1,519 | 40.0% | 96.4% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 20751 | 2.37 | 49.8 | 3.7% | 8.7% | 10.2% | 1978 | $3,008 | 45.0% | 95.7% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 20608 | 2.75 | 45.9 | 4.4% | 24.3% | 13.3% | 1968 | $1,289 | 27.9% | 93.5% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 20678 | 2.57 | 39.9 | 9.7% | 19.1% | 6.6% | 1993 | $1,409 | 30.1% | 94.5% | 2.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
Zip codes with similar populations: 76230, TX · 28621, NC · 12414, NY · 92325, CA · 11777, NY · 11771, NY · 93465, CA · 08889, NJ · 08251, NJ · 07945, NJ
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 20736. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.