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Population and households in ZIP 20832
Household size in ZIP 20832
| Period | ZIP 20832 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.99 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 20832 is a place of big households: 2.99 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.91, even as the national average fell.
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 20832
| Period | ZIP 20832 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.9 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 20832 is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.5, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the west.
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 20832
| Period | ZIP 20832 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in ZIP 20832, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.5 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 20832
Renters in ZIP 20832
| Period | ZIP 20832 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 11.7% of households in ZIP 20832 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 24.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the west. The renter share has edged down 1.1 points since 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 20832
| Period | ZIP 20832 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.4% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 20832: just 2.7% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend. Only 18 of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 20832
| Period | ZIP 20832 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 20832 are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 20832
| Period | ZIP 20832 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,443 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,471 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,809 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,267 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$824 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 20832 costs $2,267 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $824 a month from 2006–10, a 57% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 31.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the southeast.
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 20832
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 20832
| Period | ZIP 20832 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.5% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 60.6% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 60.3% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 64.9% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 20832: 64.9% 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. The share with a degree is up 5.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 240 Maryland ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 20832
| Period | ZIP 20832 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 20832: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. ZIP 20832 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 20832
| Period | ZIP 20832 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 20832 runs below the national rate: 4.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Washington area. 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 20832 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 20832 | 2.99 | 42.1 | 7.4% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 1987 | $2,267 | 64.9% | 96.3% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 20833 | 3.05 | 45.6 | 5.8% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 1985 | $2,098 | 63.5% | 98.0% | 3.2% |
| ZIP 20860 | 2.78 | 44.0 | 15.8% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 1991 | $1,351 | 66.3% | 91.0% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 20862 | 2.94 | 52.5 | 3.9% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 1981 | $2,118 | 61.1% | 96.8% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 20861 | 2.90 | 48.5 | 6.8% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 1987 | $1,630 | 67.2% | 89.8% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 20855 | 2.72 | 42.0 | 5.2% | 26.4% | 2.4% | 1987 | $2,390 | 66.7% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 20853 | 3.40 | 42.2 | 8.3% | 14.2% | 4.4% | 1966 | $2,693 | 49.4% | 86.7% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 20906 | 2.96 | 42.5 | 13.3% | 33.5% | 5.1% | 1977 | $2,007 | 41.2% | 85.5% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 20880 | 2.44 | 46.6 | 8.9% | 27.8% | 2.9% | 1965 | $1,905 | 52.7% | 93.5% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 20905 | 3.21 | 45.6 | 8.2% | 11.6% | 7.0% | 1980 | $2,199 | 58.3% | 96.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 20868 | 2.96 | 47.4 | 20.8% | 3.6% | 7.6% | 1968 | $2,068 | 65.1% | 95.9% | 0.0% |
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 20832. 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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