20853 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20853, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20853 is a zip code in Montgomery County, Maryland, which covers District 4, District 8, and District 13, with a total population of 31,670 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 20853 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20853.

The estimated population of people living in 20853 is 31,670, with a median age of 40.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20853 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,670
+0.51%
+2.94%
2020
31,510
+1.45%
-
2019
31,061
 -0.38% -
2018
31,178
+1.34%
-
2017
30,766
 - -

Population of 20853 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20853 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
50.1%
50%
 +0.20%
Black/African American
11.2%
10.6%
 +5.66%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
24%
24.2%
 -0.83%
Asian
11.2%
11.8%
 -5.08%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
2.6%
 +7.69%
Other
0.7%
0.4%
 +75.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20853 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 20853 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20853 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20853 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.3 -0.25% 40.2 +0.5% 40.4 -0.49%
2020 40.4 -2.65% 40 -0.25% 40.6 -5.58%
2019 41.5 +1.97% 40.1 +1.52% 43 +2.38%
2018 40.7 -1.45% 39.5 -0.25% 42 -2.78%
2017 41.3 - 39.6 - 43.2 -

The median age of the 20853 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 20853 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,702 +4.12% 1,766 +5.88% 1,713 1,862
10 to 19 2,093 +14.75% 1,861 +32.08% 2,345 2,506
20 to 29 1,990 +1.11% 1,539 +23.3% 1,991 1,792
30 to 39 2,008 -17.87% 1,836 0.45% 1,663 1,821
40 to 49 1,872 +12.69% 2,002 +7.91% 2,105 2,159
50 to 59 2,403 -9.81% 2,371 -9.13% 2,122 2,141
60 to 69 1,771 +11.72% 1,934 +7.86% 1,980 2,081
70+ 1,598 -1.11% 2,020 -9.66% 1,573 1,816

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20853 zip code is $133,141.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 20853.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $164,716.00
  • 45 to 64
    $132,351.00
  • 65 and over
    $94,709.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20853 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 20853, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 20853 is currently $155,675.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

26.02% of households in 20853 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 20853 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.14%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    7.43%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    11.14%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.38%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.84%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    17.06%
  • $200,000 or more
    26.02%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20853 is $49,037.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20853 by the total population of 20853.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20853 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20853 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    25.03%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.46%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.74%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    21.48%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.30%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20853 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20853 zip over the age of 16 is 25,172.

Of those people, a total of 71.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 20853 is 67.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 20853 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,928 41.60% 16.70%
20 to 24 years 1,993 82.60% 5.10%
25 to 29 years 1,790 89.90% 6.00%
30 to 34 years 1,652 94.90% 3.90%
35 to 44 years 3,934 93.80% 4.30%
45 to 54 years 4,508 87.20% 4.40%
55 to 59 years 1,917 88.10% 4.00%
60 to 64 years 2,303 77.00% 5.90%
65 to 74 years 2,948 35.70% 2.70%
75 years and over 2,199 11.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20853. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 15,112 68.80% 3.70%
Black or African American 3,001 77.50% 11.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 171 73.70% 11.10%
Asian 3,110 68.90% 5.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2,409 83.40% 4.10%
Two or more races 1,369 73.20% 6.00%
Hispanic or Latino 5,794 77.40% 6.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,782 68.10% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20853 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 20853 is 17,083, with median earnings of $52,815.00.

Women in 20853 are earning approximately 79.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,083 $52,815.00
Male 8,983 $56,472.00
Female 8,100 $44,911.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20853 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,315 $77,022.00
Business and Financial 1,472 $104,135.00
Computer and Mathematical 913 $105,875.00
Architecture and Engineering 225 $111,492.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 493 $97,083.00
Community and Social Service 383 $30,375.00
Legal 295 $79,943.00
Educational and Library 1,491 $59,811.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 457 $48,984.00
Healthcare Practitioners 796 $77,143.00
Healthcare Support 398 $21,990.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 123 $95,036.00
Law Enforcement 104 $110,119.00
Food Preparation and Serving 739 $25,996.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 755 $27,235.00
Personal Care and Service 742 $19,662.00
Sales 1,739 $27,484.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,310 $38,263.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 751 $39,779.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 605 $43,069.00
Production 263 $44,844.00
Transportation and Material Moving 407 $34,866.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20853 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 20853.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,396 $88,182.00 919 $75,831.00
Business and Financial 894 $105,297.00 578 $95,370.00
Computer and Mathematical 719 $95,865.00 194 $111,218.00
Architecture and Engineering 201 $112,417.00 24 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 182 $159,167.00 311 $66,853.00
Community and Social Service 250 $7,097.00 133 $48,988.00
Legal 92 $94,583.00 203 $73,625.00
Educational and Library 452 $77,614.00 1,039 $59,369.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 134 $52,800.00 323 $48,516.00
Healthcare Practitioners 416 $89,853.00 380 $60,700.00
Healthcare Support 70 $29,323.00 328 $20,204.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $96,625.00 55 $15,096.00
Law Enforcement 104 $110,119.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 443 $34,803.00 296 $8,667.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 229 $31,027.00 526 $26,434.00
Personal Care and Service 132 $18,852.00 610 $21,607.00
Sales 947 $30,462.00 792 $26,563.00
Office and Administrative Support 284 $43,649.00 1,026 $37,852.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 725 $40,865.00 26 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 513 $43,044.00 92 $70,185.00
Production 140 $50,676.00 123 $44,219.00
Transportation and Material Moving 348 $37,159.00 59 $20,417.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,794 households in 20853, with an average household size of 3.21 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,826 families living in the 20853 zip code with an average family size of 3.53 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 20853:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,526 431 869 1,968
Average Household Size 3.49 4.57 4.19 1.57
Total Families 6,526 431 869 0
Average Household Size 3.46 3.75 3.94 0

Poverty

Of the 7,826 families living in 20853, 1.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20853:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 10,120 housing units in 20853.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,794 96.78%
Vacant 326 3.22%

14.77% of the total 10,120 housing units in 20853 are rental units. This is approximately 1,495 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,185 are occupied by the owner - or 80.88% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20853 is $1,965.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20853 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    114
  • Less than $500
    170
  • $500 to $999
    281
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    115
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    195
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    218
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    216
  • $3,000 or more
    300

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20853 is $478,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20853 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    93
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    74
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    72
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    90
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    275
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4,073
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,361
  • $1,000,000 or more
    147

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20853. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20853 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    138
  • 1940 to 1949
    384
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,070
  • 1960 to 1969
    4,428
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,682
  • 1980 to 1989
    710
  • 1990 to 1999
    472
  • 2000 to 2009
    214
  • 2010 to 2013
    22
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 20853 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    346
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,792
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,638
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,018

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20853 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20853 that commute to work in a particular way.

34 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20853.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    81
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    423
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    873
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,446
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,946
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,037
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,264
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    837
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    783
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    2,108
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,457
  • 90 or more minutes
    390

Summary

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