Population & age
- Total population
- 61,922
- Median age
- 37.4
Germantown, MD (20874)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Germantown, MD (ZIP 20874) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 27.8%. NCES lists 14 schools serving the area, 14 non-charter. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $108,211, fair market rent of $2,220 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $376,100. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
Demographics
Race & ethnicity
- White
- 36.8%
- Black
- 23.4%
- Asian
- 17.5%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 25.5%
- Other / multi-racial
- 22.0%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $108,211
- Median home value
- $376,100
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 44.5%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 14,556(65.0%)
- Renter-occupied
- 7,834(35.0%)
- Vacant units
- 528
- Built (median)
- 1989
Commute
- Public transit
- 2,148(6.2%)
- Work from home
- 5,386(15.6%)
- Avg commute
- 28.4 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 5,076(8.2%)
- Uninsured
- 403(0.7%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 21,791(97.3%)
- No broadband
- 599(2.7%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 23,056(37.2%)
- Non-English at home
- 28,435(48.7%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$1,930
/month
1 Bed
$1,990
/month
2 Bed
$2,220
/month
3 Bed
$2,800
/month
4 Bed
$3,290
/month
HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.
Data sources used on this page
Health profile
Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.
Obesity
27.8%
5.2pp below the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
29.9%
2.1pp below the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
18.0%
4.0pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
75.4%
Tracks close to the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
10.1%
2.9pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
10.1%
Tracks close to the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
14 schools serve this ZIP, including 14 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High | Public | 9–12 | 2,598 |
| Seneca Valley High | Public | 9–12 | 1,652 |
| Kingsview Middle | Public | 6–8 | 1,048 |
| Roberto W. Clemente Middle | Public | 6–8 | 1,040 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Middle | Public | 6–8 | 888 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 9 more schools serve this ZIP.
Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.
Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026What these numbers say together
Germantown, MD (ZIP 20874) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 27.8%. NCES lists 14 schools serving the area, 14 non-charter. Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $108,211, fair market rent of $2,220 for a two-bedroom, and a median home value of $376,100. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.
These two readings tell a consistent story. Strong access numbers usually correlate with denser provider networks, and a high school count signals the population base that supports them. Reading them together: a household weighing this ZIP for a multi-year stay can expect both healthcare and education infrastructure to keep pace.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 18.0%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 20874
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 20874?
27.8%, which is 5.2 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 20874?
18.0%, which is 4.0 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 20874?
29.9%, which is 2.1 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 20874?
14 schools serve this ZIP, including 14 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 20874 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 20874 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 20874?
Yes, 3 high schools serve this ZIP: Northwest High, Seneca Valley High, Longview School. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 20874?
61,922 people live in ZIP 20874, with a median age of 37.4 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 20874?
$108,211 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 20874 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 20874, 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.0% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 20874?
In ZIP 20874, 15.6% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 6.2% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 20874?
8.2% of the population in ZIP 20874 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 20874 have broadband internet?
97.3% of households in ZIP 20874 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 20874?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (14 schools), and demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.
How current is this data?
Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022).
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