ZIP Code 20814: Population, Income, Housing

State: MD

Total population: 32,795 Household income: $150,996 Rent: $2,333

Overview

Total population

32,795

Rent

$2,333

Year built

1977

Household income

$150,996

Per capita income

$107,953

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.2 persons

Rent over 30% of income

43%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Maryland

County

Montgomery County

City

Bethesda

Total population

32,795

Adults over 25

23,676

Total households

14,904

Household size

2.2 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$150,996

Per capita income

$107,953

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

43%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$2,333

Year built

1977

Households that rent

49.2%

Households that own

50.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

4.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

64.5%

Black

8.9%

Asian

13.2%

Two or more races

11.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

9.4%

Not Hispanic or Latino

90.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

11,565 (63.8%)

Commute time to work

28 mins

Work from home

6,566 (36.2%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

7.9%

High school graduate or GED

4.6%

Some college or associate degree

2.8%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

84.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 20814 with: Montgomery County, MD Bethesda, MD Washington metro area, DC-VA-MD-WV Maryland United States

ZIP 20814

Total population32,795

Rent$2,333

Year built1977

Household income$150,996

Per capita income$107,953

Poverty rate4.4%

Unemployment rateN/A

Montgomery County, MD

Total population1,065,949

Rent$2,068

Year built1980

Household income$132,450

Per capita income$67,571

Poverty rate7.5%

Unemployment rate2.4%

Bethesda, MD

Total population69,397

Rent$2,469

Year built1970

Household income$192,237

Per capita income$120,363

Poverty rate4.3%

Unemployment rateN/A

Washington Metro Area, DC-VA-MD-WV

Total population6,318,377

Rent$2,027

Year built1983

Household income$126,684

Per capita income$63,554

Poverty rate8.1%

Unemployment rate3%

Maryland State

Total population6,206,011

Rent$1,705

Year built1979

Household income$103,678

Per capita income$52,979

Poverty rate9.4%

Unemployment rate3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP20814	CountyMontgomery, MD	CDPBethesda, MD	Metro AreaWashington metro area, DC-VA-MD-WV	StateMaryland	CountryUnited States
Total population	32,795	1,065,949	69,397	6,318,377	6,206,011	334,922,499
Rent	$2,333	$2,068	$2,469	$2,027	$1,705	$1,413
Year built	1977	1980	1970	1983	1979	1980
Household income	$150,996	$132,450	$192,237	$126,684	$103,678	$80,734
Per capita income	$107,953	$67,571	$120,363	$63,554	$52,979	$44,673
Poverty rate	4.4%	7.5%	4.3%	8.1%	9.4%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	2.4%	N/A	3%	3%	4%

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Summary for 20814

Rent & Income

In 20814, the typical monthly rent is $2,333 and the typical household income is $150,996. Rent here is lower than Bethesda CDP and higher than Maryland, and household income is lower than Bethesda CDP and higher than Maryland. The estimated poverty rate is 4.4%, which is similar to the Bethesda CDP rate and lower than the Maryland rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 49.2% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 84.7% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 20814 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 20814 — Poverty

How ZIP 20814 compares in Maryland (86 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$2,333	81 / 86	from lower rent	$773 – $3,501
Household income	$150,996	9 / 86	from higher income	$38,409 – $250,001
Poverty rate	4.4%	10 / 86	from lower poverty	2.6% – 31.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Maryland with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 20814

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 81st out of 86 ZIP Codes in Maryland. In Maryland as a whole, the range goes from $773 in ZIP 21502 up to $3,501 in ZIP 20854.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 20814 ranks 9th out of 86 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $38,409 in ZIP 21217 up to $250,001 in ZIP 20854.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 10th out of 86 ZIP Codes. Across Maryland, figures vary from 2.6% in ZIP 20854 up to 31.6% in ZIP 21217.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 20814 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $2,333 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 20814

Annual Household Income: $150,996

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 20814

Estimated Rate: 4.4%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 20814

In ZIP Code 20814, households that rent: 7,337 (49.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	7,337	49.2%
Owner-Occupied	7,567	50.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 20814

In ZIP Code 20814, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,153 (43%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,153	43%
Other renter households	4,184	57%
Total renter households	7,337	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 20814

Less than High School: 1,862 people (7.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 1,095 people (4.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 674 people (2.8%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 20,045 people (84.7%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,676

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.