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Germantown, MD
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20874, 20876.
Population
90,719
Land area
17sq mi
People per sq mi
5,326
ZIP codes
2
Germantown and its ZIP codes
Germantown at a glance
- Germantown is about 8.3 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 3rd among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $117,546, 13% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $422,400 and median rent is $2,040 a month.
Local data for Germantown, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Germantown, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$117,546
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$422,400
Median rent
$2,040/mo
Homeownership
67.2%
Bachelor's or higher
50.4%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (7,077), Indian Americans (5,957), German Americans (5,328).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Germantown.
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
PPP loans
$42.8M
706 loans, 4,831 jobs reported
How people get to work
Germantown, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.1%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit5.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home22.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Germantown, 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
84° / 25°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Germantown, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.5%
U.S. 33.3% -5.8 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
8.5%
U.S. 12.8% -4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
ZIP codes in Germantown
2 in or overlapping Germantown. Population shown
Cities near Germantown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery VillageCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.9 |
| ClarksburgCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 9.6 |
| Flower HillCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Ten Mile CreekCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 5.8 |
| GaithersburgCity | 4.6 mi | 10.3 |
| North PotomacCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Washington GroveTown | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| DarnestownCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 16.4 |
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 7.2 |
| BarnesvilleTown | 6.9 mi | 0.5 |
| LaytonsvilleTown | 7.2 mi | 1 |
| DerwoodCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.6 |
| DamascusCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 14.2 |
| PoolesvilleTown | 7.9 mi | 3.9 |
| TravilahCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 15.9 |
| RockvilleCity | 8.2 mi | 13.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Germantown, MD in?
- Germantown is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Germantown, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Germantown include 20874, 20876.
- What is the population of Germantown, MD?
- About 90,719 people live in Germantown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Germantown?
- Nearby places include Montgomery Village (3.2 mi), Clarksburg (3.3 mi), Flower Hill (4.3 mi), Ten Mile Creek (4.5 mi), Gaithersburg (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023