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Population and households in ZIP 20904
Household size in ZIP 20904
| Period | ZIP 20904 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 2.73 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.82 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.86 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.77 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | +0.04 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 20904 are large by national standards, averaging 2.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.76 in 2006–10, 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 20904
| Period | ZIP 20904 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 37.0 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 37.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 38.5 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.5 | 39.2 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 41.5, the median age in ZIP 20904 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Washington area overall, where the median age is 39.2. The median age has climbed from 39.9 in 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 20904
| Period | ZIP 20904 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 10.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in six households in ZIP 20904 (15.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 1.7 points, even as the national share fell. ZIP 20904 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 20904
Renters in ZIP 20904
| Period | ZIP 20904 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.1% | 34.0% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.8% | 36.6% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 36.8% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.4% | 36.3% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 20904 than nationally: 48.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About three in ten owners (30.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 5.3 points, 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 20904
| Period | ZIP 20904 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.7% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 20904: just 4.8% 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 2.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 20904
| Period | ZIP 20904 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1977 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1978 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1979 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1982 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 20904 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 20904
| Period | ZIP 20904 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,558 | $1,470 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,477 | $1,583 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,806 | $1,907 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,103 | $2,236 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$545 | +$766 | +$620 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 20904 costs $2,103 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are lower than in the wider Washington area ($2,236). Rent has climbed $545 a month since 2006–10, up 35%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.4% 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 20904
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 20904
| Period | ZIP 20904 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0% | 46.6% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 46.2% | 48.2% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.9% | 51.0% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.9% | 53.9% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 20904 is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (48.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Locally, though, the share is lower than in the Washington area overall (53.9%). The share with a degree has risen 3.9 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 20904
| Period | ZIP 20904 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.3% | 89.4% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 90.2% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 90.8% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.3% | 91.2% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 20904 is the same as the national rate: 89.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent. The rate is lower than in the wider Washington area (91.2%). The share with a diploma is down 1.0 points from 2006–10, 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 20904
| Period | ZIP 20904 | Washington area | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 5.9% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 6.9% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 4.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 4.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 20904 is close to the national rate: 5.7% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the Washington area overall (4.8%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 20904 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 20904 | 2.91 | 41.5 | 15.7% | 48.4% | 4.8% | 1978 | $2,103 | 48.9% | 89.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 20705 | 3.17 | 40.6 | 15.7% | 41.3% | 5.0% | 1981 | $2,073 | 38.8% | 81.5% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 20905 | 3.21 | 45.6 | 8.2% | 11.6% | 7.0% | 1980 | $2,199 | 58.3% | 96.6% | 5.3% |
| ZIP 20866 | 3.17 | 41.5 | 15.3% | 26.0% | 2.6% | 1984 | $2,310 | 45.9% | 88.4% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 20901 | 2.86 | 39.9 | 10.7% | 31.9% | 4.1% | 1960 | $2,175 | 57.4% | 88.8% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 20903 | 3.52 | 34.7 | 22.6% | 57.1% | 4.6% | 1964 | $2,032 | 29.3% | 67.2% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 20868 | 2.96 | 47.4 | 20.8% | 3.6% | 7.6% | 1968 | $2,068 | 65.1% | 95.9% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 20902 | 3.17 | 37.1 | 14.4% | 35.5% | 5.0% | 1968 | $2,321 | 45.7% | 82.8% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 20906 | 2.96 | 42.5 | 13.3% | 33.5% | 5.1% | 1977 | $2,007 | 41.2% | 85.5% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 20783 | 3.83 | 33.8 | 26.3% | 58.0% | 5.3% | 1965 | $1,904 | 19.7% | 56.3% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 20740 | 2.78 | 30.9 | 8.4% | 56.5% | 12.5% | 1982 | $1,899 | 52.8% | 88.1% | 7.4% |
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 20904. 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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