20871 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 20871, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

20871 is a zip code in Frederick County and Montgomery County, Maryland, which covers District 7, Urbana, District 2, District 11, and District 12, with a total population of 26,366 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 20871 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 20871.

The estimated population of people living in 20871 is 26,366, with a median age of 36.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 20871 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,366
+39.05%
+29.30%
2020
18,961
+1.79%
-
2019
18,628
 -6.9% -
2018
20,008
 -1.88% -
2017
20,392
 - -

Population of 20871 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 20871 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
31.6%
34.8%
 -9.20%
Black/African American
15.1%
15.8%
 -4.43%
Native
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Hispanic
11%
14.6%
 -24.66%
Asian
36.7%
30%
 +22.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.8%
4%
 -5.00%
Other
1.4%
0.4%
 +250.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 20871 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 20871 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 20871 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 20871 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.4 +1.11% 35.5 +4.72% 38.1 -1.55%
2020 36 -0.83% 33.9 +0.59% 38.7 +0.78%
2019 36.3 +1.11% 33.7 +0.6% 38.4 +2.95%
2018 35.9 +1.99% 33.5 +0.3% 37.3 +3.9%
2017 35.2 - 33.4 - 35.9 -

The median age of the 20871 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 20871 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 2,019 +24.9% 1,938 +30.07% 2,474 2,304
10 to 19 1,799 +19.14% 1,359 +46.89% 1,993 2,017
20 to 29 827 +18.37% 714 +7.02% 965 751
30 to 39 1,680 +39.31% 2,011 +37.71% 2,223 2,496
40 to 49 1,898 +20.23% 1,640 +49.9% 2,175 2,352
50 to 59 1,252 +19.13% 1,340 +39.87% 1,439 1,943
60 to 69 466 +81.02% 709 +50.9% 936 1,074
70+ 312 +53.89% 428 +58.15% 494 730

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 20871 zip code is $150,588.00.

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 20871.

  • Under 25
    $75,357.00
  • 25 to 44
    $156,941.00
  • 45 to 64
    $151,706.00
  • 65 and over
    $117,989.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 20871 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 20871, 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 20871 is currently $163,805.00.

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.

31.47% of households in 20871 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 20871 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.58%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    4.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    6.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.42%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.88%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    18.86%
  • $200,000 or more
    31.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 20871 is $51,811.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 20871 by the total population of 20871.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 20871 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 20871 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
    32.13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.39%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    13.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 20871 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 20871 zip over the age of 16 is 18,579.

Of those people, a total of 76.50% 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 20871 is 73.10%.

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 20871 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,001 35.80% 3.10%
20 to 24 years 891 59.80% 6.40%
25 to 29 years 825 81.50% 8.50%
30 to 34 years 1,981 91.40% 1.20%
35 to 44 years 4,988 91.00% 6.00%
45 to 54 years 4,122 92.00% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 1,537 79.40% 5.90%
60 to 64 years 1,276 60.70% 0.90%
65 to 74 years 1,470 33.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 488 5.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 20871. 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 6,995 75.20% 4.20%
Black or African American 2,639 76.00% 6.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 107 44.90% 0.00%
Asian 7,082 77.50% 1.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 858 82.80% 4.20%
Two or more races 898 77.60% 13.90%
Hispanic or Latino 2,074 67.50% 3.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,181 78.90% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 20871 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 20871 is 13,590, with median earnings of $76,007.00.

Women in 20871 are earning approximately 78.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,590 $76,007.00
Male 6,812 $86,106.00
Female 6,778 $67,480.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 20871 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 1,497 $117,639.00
Business and Financial 1,517 $73,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 2,045 $122,689.00
Architecture and Engineering 521 $101,506.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 672 $104,048.00
Community and Social Service 253 $77,768.00
Legal 176 $167,546.00
Educational and Library 788 $85,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 339 $86,023.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,166 $103,036.00
Healthcare Support 374 $29,583.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $62,206.00
Law Enforcement 118 $88,833.00
Food Preparation and Serving 332 $21,371.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 64 $19,853.00
Personal Care and Service 409 $34,770.00
Sales 1,054 $35,926.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,236 $42,961.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 433 $50,599.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 149 $49,514.00
Production 186 $66,935.00
Transportation and Material Moving 189 $50,580.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 20871 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 20871.

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 950 $126,912.00 547 $110,737.00
Business and Financial 624 $62,310.00 893 $76,595.00
Computer and Mathematical 1,475 $126,250.00 570 $107,885.00
Architecture and Engineering 349 $117,539.00 172 $64,231.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 158 $154,605.00 514 $93,488.00
Community and Social Service 174 $78,952.00 79 $45,089.00
Legal 107 $169,144.00 69 $80,063.00
Educational and Library 104 $22,386.00 684 $88,421.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 192 $157,551.00 147 $36,726.00
Healthcare Practitioners 391 $83,268.00 775 $126,306.00
Healthcare Support 22 $0.00 352 $28,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 33 $70,707.00 17 $0.00
Law Enforcement 103 $95,032.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 201 $22,799.00 131 $20,685.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 43 $18,309.00 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 126 $26,422.00 283 $40,640.00
Sales 528 $36,875.00 526 $33,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 353 $12,250.00 883 $43,862.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 425 $50,807.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 149 $49,514.00 0 $0.00
Production 111 $66,411.00 75 $69,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 172 $51,339.00 17 $0.00

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 8,185 households in 20871, with an average household size of 3.22 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 6,983 families living in the 20871 zip code with an average family size of 3.5 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 20871:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,666 180 1,137 1,202
Average Household Size 3.64 3.45 3.2 1.23
Total Families 5,666 180 1,137 0
Average Household Size 3.63 2.84 2.97 0

Poverty

Of the 6,983 families living in 20871, 2.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 20871:

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 8,437 housing units in 20871.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,185 97.01%
Vacant 252 2.99%

12.60% of the total 8,437 housing units in 20871 are rental units. This is approximately 1,063 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,072 are occupied by the owner - or 83.82% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 20871 is $2,168.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 20871 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
    50
  • Less than $500
    19
  • $500 to $999
    0
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    8
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    408
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    287
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    260
  • $3,000 or more
    81

Property Value

The median value of a property in 20871 is $528,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 20871 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    95
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    223
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    307
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    440
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,116
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    3,766
  • $1,000,000 or more
    122

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 20871. The chart below shows the number of properties in 20871 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    83
  • 1940 to 1949
    28
  • 1950 to 1959
    175
  • 1960 to 1969
    310
  • 1970 to 1979
    406
  • 1980 to 1989
    143
  • 1990 to 1999
    135
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,365
  • 2010 to 2013
    3,758
  • 2014 or later
    34

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 20871 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    219
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,587
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,141
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,238

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 20871 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 20871 that commute to work in a particular way.

36.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 20871.

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
    78
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    443
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    538
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,000
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,304
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    982
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,845
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    473
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    940
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,472
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    1,517
  • 90 or more minutes
    663

Summary

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