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Darnestown, MD
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20874, 20878.
Population
7,051
Land area
16.4sq mi
People per sq mi
430
ZIP codes
2
Darnestown and its ZIP codes
Darnestown at a glance
- Darnestown is 33% less dense than Maryland as a whole.
- The median household income is $232,135, about 2.2 times the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $958,200 (about 2.3 times the Maryland figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Darnestown, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Darnestown, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$232,135
Poverty rate
1.2%
Median home value
$958,200
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
95.2%
Bachelor's or higher
72.3%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
36.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (946), German Americans (830), Indian Americans (608).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Darnestown.
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
How people get to work
Darnestown, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.3%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home34.0%
Average one-way commute: 36.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Darnestown, 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° / 27°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Darnestown, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.6%
U.S. 33.3% -10.7 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
5.6%
U.S. 12.8% -7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.5%
U.S. 11.1% -6.6 pts
ZIP codes in Darnestown
2 in or overlapping Darnestown. Population shown
Cities near Darnestown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North PotomacCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 6.5 |
| TravilahCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 15.9 |
| Lowes Island, VACensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3 |
| Great Falls, VACensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 25.4 |
| GermantownCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 17 |
| Cascades, VACensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Sugarland Run, VACensus-designated place | 6 mi | 2 |
| PoolesvilleTown | 6.5 mi | 3.9 |
| Countryside, VACensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.6 |
| GaithersburgCity | 6.6 mi | 10.3 |
| Dranesville, VACensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.8 |
| Dulles Town Center, VACensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Montgomery VillageCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.9 |
| Washington GroveTown | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Great Falls Crossing, VACensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
| PotomacCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 25.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Darnestown, MD in?
- Darnestown is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Darnestown, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Darnestown include 20874, 20878.
- What is the population of Darnestown, MD?
- About 7,051 people live in Darnestown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Darnestown?
- Nearby places include North Potomac (3.5 mi), Travilah (3.6 mi), Lowes Island, VA (4.7 mi), Great Falls, VA (5.6 mi), Germantown (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023