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Fairland, MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20866, 20904.

Population

26,231

Land area

5sq mi

People per sq mi

5,283

ZIP codes

2

Fairland and its ZIP codes

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Fairland at a glance

  • Fairland is about 8.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 53rd among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
  • The median household income is $98,800, 5% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $477,300 (14% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,894 a month.

Local data for Fairland, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fairland, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$98,800

Poverty rate

10.4%

Median home value

$477,300

Median rent

$1,894/mo

Homeownership

46.0%

Bachelor's or higher

46.4%

Median age

38.5

Average commute

35.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (1,678), Ethiopian Americans (1,264), Jamaican Americans (940).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Fairland.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Sep 2026, -1.0 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

Montgomery County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Fairland, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone63.3%
  • Carpooled10.1%
  • Public transit6.9%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
  • Worked from home17.5%

Average one-way commute: 35.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fairland, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

89° / 26°F

47.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fairland, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.7%

U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts

Diabetes

11.8%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

9.0%

U.S. 12.8% -3.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

ZIP codes in Fairland

2 in or overlapping Fairland. Population shown

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Cities near Fairland

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
CalvertonCensus-designated place1.7 mi4.6
ColesvilleCensus-designated place2 mi5.1
White OakCensus-designated place2.7 mi3.1
BurtonsvilleCensus-designated place2.9 mi7.8
KonterraCensus-designated place3.1 mi6.1
SpencervilleCensus-designated place3.2 mi1.6
BeltsvilleCensus-designated place3.2 mi7.2
Burnt MillsCensus-designated place3.4 mi0.8
HillandaleCensus-designated place3.6 mi1.9
CloverlyCensus-designated place3.6 mi10.1
Kemp MillCensus-designated place3.9 mi2.5
LayhillCensus-designated place4.1 mi1.6
Four CornersCensus-designated place4.3 mi1.5
GlenmontCensus-designated place4.3 mi2.8
West LaurelCensus-designated place4.9 mi2.3
WheatonCensus-designated place5.1 mi6.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fairland, MD in?
Fairland is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Fairland, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairland include 20866, 20904.
What is the population of Fairland, MD?
About 26,231 people live in Fairland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fairland?
Nearby places include Calverton (1.7 mi), Colesville (2 mi), White Oak (2.7 mi), Burtonsville (2.9 mi), Konterra (3.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023