Takoma Park, MD · standard
ZIP Code 20912
Montgomery County, Maryland - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,807
- 3,585/sq mi High-density area
- $83,870
- Median income Above-median income area
- $699,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 51.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Takoma Park pairs an above-median household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 33%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,585
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20912 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 20912 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Takoma Park, Montgomery County, Maryland, with 24,807 residents across 6.9 square miles, a density of 3,585 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20912 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $83,870 (27% below the average Maryland ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,036. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $699,300 (56% above the average Maryland ZIP), with only 44.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,465.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 20912 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 20912
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Takoma Park, MD
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20912.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
90 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 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 20912, Takoma Park, 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
24,807
Population
6.9
Area (sq mi)
3,585
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20912?
38.2
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
34.6%
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?
$83,870
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$52,036
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
34.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20912 ranks among Maryland ZIPs
Takoma Park, MD household income vs. every Maryland ZIP code
Median household income among 419 reporting Maryland ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$83,870 29th percentile higher than 29% of 419 Maryland ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Maryland ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
10,303housing units
10,303
Total Housing Units
9,884
Occupied Units
419
Vacant Units
2.58
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$699,300
Median Home Value
+56% vs state ZIP avg
$1,465
Median Rent
1955
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
-0.3%
YoY Change (2024)
329
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+229%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20912 have decreased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +229% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 259 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 285 |
| 2022 | +7.3% | 305 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 330 |
| 2024 | -0.3% | 329 |
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 500 business establishments in ZIP 20912, employing approximately 5,622 people with a combined annual payroll of $315,959,000.
500
Businesses
5,622
Employees
$316.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 90 | 18.0% |
| Retail trade | 75 | 15.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 39 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 16 | 3.2% |
| Information | 14 | 2.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 1.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 20912 vs 20012 →
ZIP 20912 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20011
Washington (20011)
58,536 residents
- 20783
Hyattsville (20783)
44,487 residents
- 20910
Silver Spring (20910)
37,445 residents
- 20901
Silver Spring (20901)
34,832 residents
- 20782
Hyattsville (20782)
30,560 residents
- 20912
Takoma Park (20912)
24,807 residents
- 20903
Silver Spring (20903)
23,625 residents
- 20017 17,735
Washington (20017)
17,735 residents
- 20012 13,414
Washington (20012)
13,414 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20912 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20912 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20901
Silver Spring (20901)
$131,386 median income
- 20012
Washington (20012)
$121,418 median income
- 20910
Silver Spring (20910)
$112,134 median income
- 20011
Washington (20011)
$110,309 median income
- 20017
Washington (20017)
$106,300 median income
- 20782
Hyattsville (20782)
$90,205 median income
- 20783
Hyattsville (20783)
$86,737 median income
- 20912
Takoma Park (20912)
$83,870 median income
- 20903
Silver Spring (20903)
$80,768 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20912 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20012 | Washington, DC | 13,414 | 1.7 mi |
| 20901 | Silver Spring, MD | 34,832 | 2.7 mi |
| 20064 | Washington, DC | 1,890 | 3.2 mi |
| 20783 | Hyattsville, MD | 44,487 | 2.1 mi |
| 20011 | Washington, DC | 58,536 | 2.4 mi |
| 20017 | Washington, DC | 17,735 | 3.1 mi |
| 20782 | Hyattsville, MD | 30,560 | 2.3 mi |
| 20910 | Silver Spring, MD | 37,445 | 2.3 mi |
| 20317 | Washington, DC | 903 | 3.2 mi |
| 20903 | Silver Spring, MD | 23,625 | 2.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20912, 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 (24,807 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 20912 in?
ZIP code 20912 (Takoma Park) 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 20912?
ZIP code 20912 in Takoma Park, MD has a population of 24,807 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20912?
The median household income in ZIP 20912 is $83,870, which is 10% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20912?
The median home value in ZIP 20912 is $699,300, which is 151% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20912?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20912 is White at 38.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 26.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20912?
ZIP code 20912 has 500 business establishments employing approximately 5,622 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20912?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20912 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (90), Retail trade (75), Health care and social assistance (75). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20912?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20912 decreased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 229%. 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 20912?
In ZIP code 20912, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.7% 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 20912?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20912 is 34.8 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 20912?
In ZIP code 20912, approximately 44.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20912?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20912 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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