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Glenmont, MD
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20906.
Population
17,208
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
6,145
ZIP codes
1
Glenmont and its ZIP codes
Glenmont at a glance
- Glenmont is about 9.6 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 87th most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $126,542 a year, 22% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $571,200 (36% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,028 a month.
Local data for Glenmont, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glenmont, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$126,542
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$571,200
Median rent
$2,028/mo
Homeownership
64.0%
Bachelor's or higher
45.3%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
33.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (2,452), Honduran Americans (1,093), Ethiopian Americans (1,086).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Glenmont.
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
How people get to work
Glenmont, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.6%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit11.8%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home20.5%
Average one-way commute: 33.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glenmont, 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 Glenmont, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
8.6%
U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Glenmont
1 in or overlapping Glenmont. Population shown
Cities near Glenmont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LayhillCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.6 |
| WheatonCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 6.9 |
| ColesvilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Kemp MillCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.5 |
| North KensingtonCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Leisure WorldCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Aspen HillCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 9.5 |
| CloverlyCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 10.1 |
| KensingtonTown | 3.2 mi | 0.5 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Garrett ParkTown | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Forest GlenCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1 |
| Burnt MillsCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Chevy Chase ViewTown | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| South KensingtonCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glenmont, MD in?
- Glenmont is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Glenmont, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Glenmont include 20906.
- What is the population of Glenmont, MD?
- About 17,208 people live in Glenmont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glenmont?
- Nearby places include Layhill (1.3 mi), Wheaton (1.4 mi), Colesville (2.4 mi), Kemp Mill (2.4 mi), North Kensington (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023