Population & age
- Total population
- 65,954
- Median age
- 40.3
Gaithersburg, MD (20878)
Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026
Gaithersburg, MD (ZIP 20878) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 23.2%. NCES lists 13 schools serving the area, 13 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 $141,902, fair market rent of $2,410 for a two-bedroom, and a low 4.4% poverty rate. 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
- 49.2%
- Black
- 10.1%
- Asian
- 27.0%
- Hispanic / Latino
- 12.4%
- Other / multi-racial
- 13.4%
Income & housing
- Median household income
- $141,902
- Median home value
- $654,500
Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
- 65.9%
Employment
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%
Housing
- Owner-occupied
- 16,820(69.4%)
- Renter-occupied
- 7,402(30.6%)
- Vacant units
- 1,010
- Built (median)
- 1987
Commute
- Public transit
- 1,809(5.0%)
- Work from home
- 9,404(26.0%)
- Avg commute
- 22.6 min
Economic wellbeing
- Below poverty line
- 2,901(4.4%)
- Uninsured
- 386(0.6%)
Digital access
- Broadband access
- 23,705(97.9%)
- No broadband
- 517(2.1%)
Language & nativity
- Foreign-born
- 23,246(35.2%)
- Non-English at home
- 27,608(44.2%)
Fair Market Rent
Fresh.HUD SAFMR · May 1, 2026Studio
$2,100
/month
1 Bed
$2,160
/month
2 Bed
$2,410
/month
3 Bed
$3,040
/month
4 Bed
$3,580
/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
23.2%
9.8pp below the 33.0% national rate.
High Blood Pressure
28.9%
3.1pp below the 32.0% national rate.
Depression
16.9%
5.1pp below the 22.0% national rate.
Annual Checkup
76.8%
Tracks close to the 76.0% national rate.
Health Insurance
6.8%
6.2pp below the 13.0% national rate.
Diabetes
9.3%
Tracks close to the 11.0% national rate.
Schools in this ZIP
13 schools serve this ZIP, including 13 non-charter.
| School | Type | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quince Orchard High | Public | 9–12 | 2,091 |
| Lakelands Park Middle | Public | 6–9 | 1,182 |
| Rachel Carson Elementary | Public | -1–5 | 792 |
| Ridgeview Middle | Public | 6–8 | 792 |
| Diamond Elementary | Public | -1–5 | 780 |
Showing top 5 by enrollment. 8 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
Gaithersburg, MD (ZIP 20878) draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: Obesity comes in below the national average at 23.2%. NCES lists 13 schools serving the area, 13 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 $141,902, fair market rent of $2,410 for a two-bedroom, and a low 4.4% poverty rate. 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.
- With fair market rent at $2,410/month (HUD SAFMR) and median household income at $141,902 (Census ACS), housing costs represent approximately 20% of income.
- A median household income of $141,902 (Census ACS) aligns with a 23.2% obesity rate (CDC PLACES), below the ~33% national figure — a pattern that correlates with higher-income areas.
One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits lower the national rate at 16.9%. 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 20878
What is the obesity rate in ZIP 20878?
23.2%, which is 9.8 percentage points below the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the depression rate in ZIP 20878?
16.9%, which is 5.1 percentage points below the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 20878?
28.9%, which is 3.1 percentage points below the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).
How many schools are in ZIP 20878?
13 schools serve this ZIP, including 13 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.
Does ZIP 20878 have charter schools?
No charter schools are listed in ZIP 20878 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
Are there high schools in ZIP 20878?
Yes, 2 high schools serve this ZIP: Quince Orchard High, Lakelands Park Middle. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).
What is the population of ZIP 20878?
65,954 people live in ZIP 20878, with a median age of 40.3 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the median household income in ZIP 20878?
$141,902 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
Is ZIP 20878 mostly renters or homeowners?
In ZIP 20878, 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
How do people commute in ZIP 20878?
In ZIP 20878, 26.0% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 5.0% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP 20878?
4.4% of the population in ZIP 20878 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What percentage of households in ZIP 20878 have broadband internet?
97.9% of households in ZIP 20878 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).
What data is available for ZIP 20878?
This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (13 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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