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North Bethesda, MD
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20814, 20817, 20851, 20852, 20895, 20896.
Population
49,677
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
5,594
ZIP codes
6
North Bethesda and its ZIP codes
North Bethesda at a glance
- North Bethesda is about 8.8 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 19th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $129,092, 25% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $731,800 (74% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,191 a month.
Local data for North Bethesda, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
North Bethesda, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$129,092
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$731,800
Median rent
$2,191/mo
Homeownership
50.4%
Bachelor's or higher
75.1%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
29.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,343), Irish Americans (4,741), Italian Americans (2,042).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for North Bethesda.
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
$359M
2,736 loans, 34,948 jobs reported
How people get to work
North Bethesda, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone45.4%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit10.3%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home36.7%
Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
North Bethesda, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in North Bethesda, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.6%
U.S. 33.3% -9.7 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
5.8%
U.S. 12.8% -7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in North Bethesda
6 in or overlapping North Bethesda. Population shown
Cities near North Bethesda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett ParkTown | 1.7 mi | 0.3 |
| South KensingtonCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Chevy Chase ViewTown | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| North KensingtonCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.5 |
| KensingtonTown | 2.9 mi | 0.5 |
| RockvilleCity | 3.5 mi | 13.6 |
| North Chevy ChaseVillage | 3.8 mi | 0.1 |
| WheatonCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Aspen HillCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 9.5 |
| PotomacCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 25.2 |
| Chevy ChaseCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.4 |
| BethesdaCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 13.3 |
| Forest GlenCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| GlenmontCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Chevy ChaseTown | 4.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Chevy Chase Section FiveVillage | 4.9 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is North Bethesda, MD in?
- North Bethesda is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in North Bethesda, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping North Bethesda include 20814, 20817, 20851, 20852, 20895, 20896.
- What is the population of North Bethesda, MD?
- About 49,677 people live in North Bethesda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near North Bethesda?
- Nearby places include Garrett Park (1.7 mi), South Kensington (2.3 mi), Chevy Chase View (2.8 mi), North Kensington (2.8 mi), Kensington (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023