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Bethesda, MD
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817, 20889, 20892 and more.
Population
69,397
Land area
13.3sq mi
People per sq mi
5,233
ZIP codes
7
Bethesda and its ZIP codes
Bethesda at a glance
- Bethesda is about 8.2 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 10th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $192,237 a year, 85% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,169,900 (about 2.8 times the Maryland figure) and median rent is $2,469 a month.
Local data for Bethesda, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bethesda, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$192,237
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$1,169,900
Median rent
$2,469/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
87.1%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,377), Irish Americans (7,371), Italian Americans (4,769).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Bethesda.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$96,368
456,358 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,882
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$17.2B
FY 2026, $16,210 per person
PPP loans
$496M
4,211 loans, 41,428 jobs reported
How people get to work
Bethesda, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone39.8%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit9.6%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home38.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bethesda, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,849
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,029
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bethesda, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.2%
U.S. 33.3% -11.1 pts
Diabetes
8.0%
U.S. 12.1% -4.1 pts
Smoking
4.6%
U.S. 12.8% -8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Bethesda
7 in or overlapping Bethesda. Population shown
Cities near Bethesda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Glen EchoTown | 1.3 mi | 0.1 |
| SomersetTown | 1.7 mi | 0.3 |
| BrookmontCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.3 |
| Chevy ChaseTown | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| Friendship Heights VillageCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.1 |
| Cabin JohnCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Chevy Chase VillageTown | 2.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Chevy ChaseCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.4 |
| Chevy Chase Section ThreeVillage | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Chevy Chase Section FiveVillage | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Martin's AdditionsVillage | 2.8 mi | 0.1 |
| North Chevy ChaseVillage | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| South KensingtonCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Chevy Chase ViewTown | 3.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Garrett ParkTown | 4.2 mi | 0.3 |
| KensingtonTown | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bethesda, MD in?
- Bethesda is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Bethesda, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bethesda include 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817, 20889, 20892, 20894.
- What is the population of Bethesda, MD?
- About 69,397 people live in Bethesda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bethesda?
- Nearby places include Glen Echo (1.3 mi), Somerset (1.7 mi), Brookmont (1.9 mi), Chevy Chase (2 mi), Friendship Heights Village (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023