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Kemp Mill, MD
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20901, 20902.
Population
13,042
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
5,197
ZIP codes
2
Kemp Mill and its ZIP codes
Kemp Mill at a glance
- Kemp Mill is about 8.1 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $146,354 a year, 41% more than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $596,600 (42% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,177 a month.
Local data for Kemp Mill, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kemp Mill, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$146,354
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$596,600
Median rent
$2,177/mo
Homeownership
83.9%
Bachelor's or higher
64.8%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
31.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,411), German Americans (1,329), Polish Americans (962).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Kemp Mill.
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
$17.2B
FY 2026, $16,210 per person
How people get to work
Kemp Mill, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.1%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit5.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home28.6%
Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kemp Mill, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kemp Mill, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.8%
U.S. 33.3% -6.5 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
7.1%
U.S. 12.8% -5.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Kemp Mill
2 in or overlapping Kemp Mill. Population shown
Cities near Kemp Mill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.5 |
| Burnt MillsCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.8 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 3.1 |
| WheatonCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Forest GlenCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1 |
| ColesvilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| GlenmontCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.8 |
| HillandaleCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.9 |
| North KensingtonCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Silver SpringCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 7.9 |
| KensingtonTown | 3 mi | 0.5 |
| LayhillCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 1.6 |
| Chevy Chase ViewTown | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| CalvertonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.6 |
| AdelphiCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.7 |
| FairlandCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kemp Mill, MD in?
- Kemp Mill is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Kemp Mill, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kemp Mill include 20901, 20902.
- What is the population of Kemp Mill, MD?
- About 13,042 people live in Kemp Mill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kemp Mill?
- Nearby places include Four Corners (1.2 mi), Burnt Mills (1.3 mi), White Oak (1.6 mi), Wheaton (1.9 mi), Forest Glen (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023