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Colesville, MD
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20904.
Population
14,519
Land area
5.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,838
ZIP codes
1
Colesville and its ZIP codes
Colesville at a glance
- Colesville is about 4.4 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 98th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $130,682 a year, 26% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $616,800 (47% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,893 a month.
Local data for Colesville, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colesville, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$130,682
Poverty rate
3.4%
Median home value
$616,800
Median rent
$1,893/mo
Homeownership
83.0%
Bachelor's or higher
57.2%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (1,586), German Americans (970), Ethiopian Americans (945).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Colesville.
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
$17.22B
FY 2026, $16,210 per person
PPP loans
$116M
2,242 loans, 11,819 jobs reported
How people get to work
Colesville, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone56.1%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit4.5%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home32.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colesville, 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
87° / 25°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colesville, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.4%
U.S. 33.3% -6.9 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
6.9%
U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Colesville
1 in or overlapping Colesville. Population shown
Cities near Colesville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairlandCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 5 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.1 |
| GlenmontCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.8 |
| LayhillCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Kemp MillCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Burnt MillsCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| CloverlyCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 10.1 |
| CalvertonCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 4.6 |
| WheatonCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 6.9 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.5 |
| SpencervilleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| HillandaleCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Leisure WorldCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.1 |
| North KensingtonCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Forest GlenCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1 |
| BeltsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colesville, MD in?
- Colesville is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Colesville, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Colesville include 20904.
- What is the population of Colesville, MD?
- About 14,519 people live in Colesville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colesville?
- Nearby places include Fairland (2 mi), White Oak (2 mi), Glenmont (2.4 mi), Layhill (2.4 mi), Kemp Mill (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023