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Population and households in ZIP 20781
Household size in ZIP 20781
| Period | ZIP 20781 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.27 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.08 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.42 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 20781 are large by national standards, averaging 3.42 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 3.27, even as the national average fell. Only three of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
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 20781
| Period | ZIP 20781 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.9 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.5 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.5, ZIP 20781 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 30.6, as it has nationally. Only five of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 20781
| Period | ZIP 20781 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.6% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.0% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in ZIP 20781 (18.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 20781
Renters in ZIP 20781
| Period | ZIP 20781 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.3% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 45.6% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.7% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 20781 than nationally: 47.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 30.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 4.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 20781
| Period | ZIP 20781 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.1% of homes in ZIP 20781 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. The Washington area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 20781
| Period | ZIP 20781 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 20781 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1958, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the west has the oldest housing. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have older homes.
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 20781
| Period | ZIP 20781 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,042 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,090 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,453 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,819 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$777 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 20781 runs $1,819 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Washington area ($2,236). Rent has climbed $777 a month since 2006–10, up 75%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 38.3% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 20781
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 20781
| Period | ZIP 20781 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.4% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.1% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.8 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 20781 as nationally: 36.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Washington area (53.9%). The share with a degree is up 13.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 20781
| Period | ZIP 20781 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.4% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.2% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.4% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 74.5% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in ZIP 20781 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 74.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points, mirroring the country. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 20781
| Period | ZIP 20781 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 20781: 9.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only five have higher unemployment. Unemployment has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 20781 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 20781 | 3.42 | 32.5 | 18.4% | 47.7% | 5.1% | 1958 | $1,819 | 36.1% | 74.5% | 9.2% |
| ZIP 20710 | 3.29 | 31.0 | 17.4% | 75.5% | 8.2% | 1967 | $1,638 | 18.0% | 82.7% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 20722 | 2.86 | 40.0 | 13.7% | 35.1% | 5.8% | 1949 | $1,941 | 25.8% | 69.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 20737 | 3.54 | 32.7 | 20.4% | 43.2% | 4.6% | 1960 | $1,789 | 21.8% | 65.7% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 20712 | 2.31 | 38.6 | 9.6% | 77.7% | 5.2% | 1960 | $1,601 | 36.6% | 82.3% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 20782 | 2.67 | 37.8 | 13.4% | 58.1% | 6.2% | 1973 | $1,872 | 39.1% | 78.6% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 20784 | 3.31 | 35.4 | 15.0% | 45.5% | 3.7% | 1963 | $1,963 | 22.1% | 76.4% | 6.7% |
| ZIP 20742 | 2.58 | 19.9 | 2.9% | 93.6% | 19.2% | 2002 | $1,276 | 61.8% | 92.5% | 13.7% |
| ZIP 20018 | 2.20 | 41.5 | 11.0% | 45.5% | 8.8% | 1966 | $1,229 | 44.7% | 89.1% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 20740 | 2.78 | 30.9 | 8.4% | 56.5% | 12.5% | 1982 | $1,899 | 52.8% | 88.1% | 7.4% |
| ZIP 20017 | 2.22 | 37.5 | 9.7% | 44.3% | 7.8% | 1967 | $1,919 | 61.1% | 92.4% | 5.3% |
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 20781. 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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