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Layhill, MD

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20906.

Population

5,497

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

3,460

ZIP codes

1

Layhill and its ZIP codes

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Layhill at a glance

  • Layhill is about 5.4 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
  • The median household income is $146,308, 41% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $608,000 (45% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,189 a month.

Local data for Layhill, MD

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Layhill, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$146,308

Poverty rate

4.3%

Median home value

$608,000

Median rent

$2,189/mo

Homeownership

84.8%

Bachelor's or higher

46.4%

Median age

39.3

Average commute

39.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (247), Irish Americans (232), Ethiopian Americans (230).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

PPP loans

$49.31M

1,415 loans, 6,782 jobs reported

Montgomery County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone51.7%
  • Carpooled11.9%
  • Public transit13.4%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
  • Worked from home19.7%

Average one-way commute: 39.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Layhill, 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

87° / 27°F

41.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Layhill, MD, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.2%

U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts

Diabetes

12.6%

U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts

Smoking

7.7%

U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

ZIP codes in Layhill

1 in or overlapping Layhill. Population shown

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Cities near Layhill

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GlenmontCensus-designated place1.3 mi2.8
Leisure WorldCensus-designated place1.8 mi1.1
CloverlyCensus-designated place1.9 mi10.1
ColesvilleCensus-designated place2.4 mi5.1
Aspen HillCensus-designated place2.5 mi9.5
WheatonCensus-designated place2.7 mi6.9
Kemp MillCensus-designated place3.5 mi2.5
SpencervilleCensus-designated place3.7 mi1.6
North KensingtonCensus-designated place3.7 mi1.5
White OakCensus-designated place4.1 mi3.1
FairlandCensus-designated place4.1 mi5
Burnt MillsCensus-designated place4.4 mi0.8
OlneyCensus-designated place4.5 mi16.2
KensingtonTown4.6 mi0.5
Garrett ParkTown4.6 mi0.3
Four CornersCensus-designated place4.6 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Layhill, MD in?
Layhill is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What ZIP codes are in Layhill, MD?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Layhill include 20906.
What is the population of Layhill, MD?
About 5,497 people live in Layhill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Layhill?
Nearby places include Glenmont (1.3 mi), Leisure World (1.8 mi), Cloverly (1.9 mi), Colesville (2.4 mi), Aspen Hill (2.5 mi).

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