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Population and households in ZIP 20886
Household size in ZIP 20886
| Period | ZIP 20886 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.75 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.78 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 20886 holds 2.78 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. The Washington area as a whole looks much the same. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the southwest.
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 20886
| Period | ZIP 20886 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.2 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.3 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.5 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.6 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.5, the median age in ZIP 20886 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 35.0 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, 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 20886
| Period | ZIP 20886 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 20886 (13.8%), above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national share fell.
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 20886
Renters in ZIP 20886
| Period | ZIP 20886 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.7% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.7% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in ZIP 20886 rent their homes (32.7%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in the wider Washington area (36.3%). About three in ten owners (29.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 20886
| Period | ZIP 20886 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 20886: just 5.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. That is in line with the rest of the Washington area. Vacancy is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 20886
| Period | ZIP 20886 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 20886 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally.
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 20886
| Period | ZIP 20886 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,505 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,583 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,751 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,025 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$520 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 20886 pays $2,025 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in the wider Washington area ($2,236). Rent has climbed $520 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 38.4% of the typical renter's income, 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 20886
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 20886
| Period | ZIP 20886 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.8% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.8% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.7% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.4% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −5.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in ZIP 20886 than nationally: 43.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in the Washington area overall (53.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 5.4 points, even as the national share rose.
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 20886
| Period | ZIP 20886 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.1% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.8% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 20886 is close to the national rate: 87.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Washington area (91.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 2.4 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 20886
| Period | ZIP 20886 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 20886: 6.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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 20886 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 20886 | 2.78 | 39.5 | 13.8% | 32.7% | 5.5% | 1981 | $2,025 | 43.4% | 87.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 20879 | 3.01 | 36.5 | 11.0% | 27.8% | 2.9% | 1987 | $2,055 | 45.0% | 89.8% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 20877 | 3.29 | 38.8 | 11.0% | 54.7% | 6.2% | 1982 | $1,906 | 32.1% | 73.8% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 20876 | 3.05 | 37.6 | 11.2% | 32.6% | 2.8% | 1992 | $2,090 | 51.3% | 87.0% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 20880 | 2.44 | 46.6 | 8.9% | 27.8% | 2.9% | 1965 | $1,905 | 52.7% | 93.5% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 20899 | 2.64 | 43.5 | 3.2% | 10.4% | 3.0% | 1998 | $2,655 | 71.1% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 20855 | 2.72 | 42.0 | 5.2% | 26.4% | 2.4% | 1987 | $2,390 | 66.7% | 94.7% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 20882 | 2.96 | 47.1 | 4.5% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 1985 | $1,581 | 59.6% | 94.6% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 20874 | 2.85 | 38.7 | 11.6% | 33.4% | 3.7% | 1990 | $2,158 | 49.0% | 90.7% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 20878 | 2.78 | 42.5 | 7.9% | 31.0% | 4.8% | 1987 | $2,564 | 69.5% | 95.4% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 20841 | 3.27 | 41.8 | 7.1% | 8.1% | 5.0% | 2008 | $2,751 | 63.4% | 92.4% | 5.1% |
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 20886. 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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