Silver Spring, MD cityscape

20903

Silver Spring, MD

Total Population
25,324
Median Household Income
$78,649
Median Home Value
$452,700
Median Rent
$1,765

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$78,649
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$452,700
100.8% above state median
Rent
$1,765
100% above state median
Median Age
32.5 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 Silver Spring, MD

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

25.6% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 32.5 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 9.2% 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
$78,649
+4.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
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: 3.58 people

Total Households
7,056
Family Households
45.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
27.5%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.3%
#3 Industry
Education
16.1%
Total Employed Residents:8,586

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
10.5%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
2.4%
273 workers
Public Transit
13.7%
1,528 workers
Total Commuting Workers:11,168
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (13.7% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
90.8%
12,593 employed
Labor Force
13,890
1,275 unemployed
Median Age
32.5 years
Per Capita Income
$28,259
Poverty Rate
14.2%

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