Rockville, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20852
Montgomery County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 40,365
- 1,871/sq mi High-density area
- $122,472
- Median income Above-median income area
- $665,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Rockville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 9%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,871
- people per sq mi
- 43%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20852 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20852 (Rockville, MD) rose +11.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 275.1 in 2023 to 306.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20852 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rockville, Montgomery County, Maryland, with 40,365 residents across 21.6 square miles, a density of 1,871 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20852 skews affluent, with a median household income of $122,472 (7% above the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $75,905. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 3.3%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $665,200 (49% above the average Maryland ZIP), with only 43.4% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,224.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 20852 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 20852
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rockville, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20852.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
498 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
399 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
286 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
284 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 193
Accommodation and food services
193 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20852, Rockville, MD · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
40,365
Population
21.6
Area (sq mi)
1,871
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20852?
38.5
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
37.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$122,472
Median Household Income
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$75,905
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20852 ranks nationally
Rockville, MD household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$122,472 Top 9% higher than 91% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
23,202housing units
23,202
Total Housing Units
21,743
Occupied Units
1,459
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$665,200
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$2,224
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+11.2%
YoY Change (2024)
306
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+206%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20852 have increased 11.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 224 |
| 2021 | +6.5% | 239 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 268 |
| 2023 | +2.6% | 275 |
| 2024 | +11.2% | 306 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 2,441 business establishments in ZIP 20852, employing approximately 47,971 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,013,812,000.
2,441
Businesses
47,971
Employees
$4.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 498 | 20.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 399 | 16.4% |
| Retail trade | 286 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 284 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 193 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 150 | 6.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 138 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 113 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 99 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 61 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 59 | 2.4% |
| Information | 56 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 34 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 1.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17 | 0.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 20852 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20902
Silver Spring (20902)
48,841 residents
- 20850
Rockville (20850)
46,340 residents
- 20852
Rockville (20852)
40,365 residents
- 20817
Bethesda (20817)
36,240 residents
- 20853
Rockville (20853)
29,673 residents
- 20814
Bethesda (20814)
27,642 residents
- 20895 19,054
Kensington (20895)
19,054 residents
- 20816 16,208
Bethesda (20816)
16,208 residents
- 20855 14,295
Derwood (20855)
14,295 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20852 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20852 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20896
Garrett Park (20896)
$250,000 median income
- 20817
Bethesda (20817)
$249,332 median income
- 20816
Bethesda (20816)
$232,656 median income
- 20895
Kensington (20895)
$173,625 median income
- 20853
Rockville (20853)
$159,080 median income
- 20814
Bethesda (20814)
$150,996 median income
- 20855
Derwood (20855)
$149,110 median income
- 20851
Rockville (20851)
$126,411 median income
- 20850
Rockville (20850)
$125,950 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20852 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20851 | Rockville, MD | 14,191 | 1.9 mi |
| 20896 | Garrett Park, MD | 906 | 2.0 mi |
| 20814 | Bethesda, MD | 27,642 | 3.4 mi |
| 20895 | Kensington, MD | 19,054 | 3.0 mi |
| 20817 | Bethesda, MD | 36,240 | 3.9 mi |
| 20853 | Rockville, MD | 29,673 | 3.9 mi |
| 20902 | Silver Spring, MD | 48,841 | 4.5 mi |
| 20855 | Derwood, MD | 14,295 | 5.9 mi |
| 20850 | Rockville, MD | 46,340 | 4.1 mi |
| 20816 | Bethesda, MD | 16,208 | 6.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20852, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (40,365 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 20852 in?
ZIP code 20852 (Rockville) is located in Montgomery County, Maryland. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-md.
What is the population of ZIP code 20852?
ZIP code 20852 in Rockville, MD has a population of 40,365 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20852?
The median household income in ZIP 20852 is $122,472, which is 61% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20852?
The median home value in ZIP 20852 is $665,200, which is 139% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20852?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20852 is White at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20852?
ZIP code 20852 has 2,441 business establishments employing approximately 47,971 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20852?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20852 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (498), Health care and social assistance (399), Retail trade (286). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20852?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20852 increased by 11.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20852?
In ZIP code 20852, 82.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 20852?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20852 is 29.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20852?
In ZIP code 20852, approximately 43.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20852?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20852 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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