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Population and households in ZIP 20774
Household size in ZIP 20774
| Period | ZIP 20774 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.63 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 20774 average 2.63 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in the Washington area overall, where it has 2.77 people. Household size has dropped from 2.74 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 20774
| Period | ZIP 20774 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 20774 is 43.5 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.7, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the east.
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 20774
| Period | ZIP 20774 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.4% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in ZIP 20774 (15.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 20774 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Maryland ZIP codes.
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 20774
Renters in ZIP 20774
| Period | ZIP 20774 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.5% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 20774 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 16.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 20774
| Period | ZIP 20774 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.8% of homes in ZIP 20774 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 20774 has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Maryland ZIP codes.
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 20774
| Period | ZIP 20774 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 20774 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north 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 20774
| Period | ZIP 20774 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,580 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,768 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,964 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,261 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$680 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 20774 costs $2,261 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $680 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.5% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
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 20774
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 20774
| Period | ZIP 20774 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.3% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.9% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.0% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 20774: 48.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the Washington area as a whole (53.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.9 points, as it has nationally.
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 20774
| Period | ZIP 20774 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.4% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.0% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 20774: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 20774
| Period | ZIP 20774 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in ZIP 20774 than nationally: unemployment was 6.4%, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 20774 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 20774 | 2.63 | 43.5 | 15.3% | 23.3% | 3.8% | 1996 | $2,261 | 48.0% | 94.5% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 20721 | 2.85 | 48.2 | 9.5% | 10.9% | 3.1% | 1996 | $2,700 | 57.4% | 96.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 20785 | 2.70 | 37.4 | 18.2% | 47.9% | 5.9% | 1975 | $1,992 | 29.3% | 86.6% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 20716 | 2.38 | 42.4 | 13.0% | 30.4% | 3.7% | 1986 | $2,303 | 48.7% | 93.3% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 20747 | 2.42 | 40.0 | 16.1% | 49.5% | 9.3% | 1971 | $1,859 | 25.0% | 90.3% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 20743 | 2.71 | 38.6 | 17.6% | 34.2% | 5.8% | 1971 | $1,667 | 24.7% | 84.9% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 20772 | 2.73 | 43.3 | 12.5% | 11.8% | 4.2% | 1994 | $2,055 | 44.5% | 93.7% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 20720 | 3.08 | 42.4 | 14.2% | 8.4% | 3.6% | 1997 | $2,634 | 59.1% | 95.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 20706 | 3.33 | 38.6 | 16.5% | 28.5% | 6.3% | 1975 | $1,914 | 33.4% | 82.0% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 20769 | 2.98 | 43.4 | 10.5% | 10.9% | 6.7% | 1998 | $1,618 | 51.0% | 91.8% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 20784 | 3.31 | 35.4 | 15.0% | 45.5% | 3.7% | 1963 | $1,963 | 22.1% | 76.4% | 6.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 20774. 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.
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