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Gaithersburg, MD

Total Population

27,489

Median Household Income

$100,324

Median Home Value

$414,700

Median Rent

$1,832

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$100,324

100.2% above state median

Home Value

$414,700

100.8% above state median

Rent

$1,832

100% above state median

Median Age

36.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).

Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Gaithersburg, MD

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 41.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Unemployment rate of 6.5% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$100,324

+33.5% vs US

vs State Median

+-100.2%

State: $-55,919,744

Income Distribution

30.8%

Under $50k

18.5%

Over $100k

Lower Income

Middle Income

Higher Income

Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.05 people

Total Households

8,985

Family Households

54.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Finance

34.7%

#2 Industry

Education

24.1%

#3 Industry

Arts,

12.2%

Total Employed Residents:8,466

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

0.6%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

10.4%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

0.9%

113 workers

Public Transit

9.1%

1,149 workers

Total Commuting Workers:12,648

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

93.5%

14,526 employed

Labor Force

15,547

1,003 unemployed

Median Age

36.1 years

Per Capita Income

$41,619

Poverty Rate

10.6%

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