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Silver Spring, MD
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20901, 20903, 20910, 20912.
Population
81,462
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
10,334
ZIP codes
4
Silver Spring and its ZIP codes
Silver Spring at a glance
- Silver Spring is about 16 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 6th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $99,860, 4% below the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $643,300 (53% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,913 a month.
Local data for Silver Spring, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Silver Spring, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,860
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$643,300
Median rent
$1,913/mo
Homeownership
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher
60.6%
Median age
35.6
Average commute
34.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,702), Salvadoran Americans (6,032), Ethiopian Americans (5,817).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Silver Spring.
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
PPP loans
$284M
3,145 loans, 29,005 jobs reported
How people get to work
Silver Spring, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone45.2%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit13.8%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.9%
- Worked from home27.3%
Average one-way commute: 34.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Silver Spring, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Silver Spring, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
8.4%
U.S. 12.8% -4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
ZIP codes in Silver Spring
4 in or overlapping Silver Spring. Population shown
Cities near Silver Spring
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Takoma ParkCity | 1.7 mi | 2.1 |
| Forest GlenCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.5 |
| Langley ParkCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| North Chevy ChaseVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Burnt MillsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Martin's AdditionsVillage | 2.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Kemp MillCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 2.5 |
| Chevy Chase Section FiveVillage | 2.9 mi | 0.1 |
| AdelphiCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Chevy ChaseCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Chevy Chase Section ThreeVillage | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| HillandaleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.9 |
| ChillumCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.4 |
| KensingtonTown | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Chevy Chase ViewTown | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Silver Spring, MD in?
- Silver Spring is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Silver Spring, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Silver Spring include 20901, 20903, 20910, 20912.
- What is the population of Silver Spring, MD?
- About 81,462 people live in Silver Spring, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Silver Spring?
- Nearby places include Takoma Park (1.7 mi), Forest Glen (1.8 mi), Four Corners (2 mi), Langley Park (2.5 mi), North Chevy Chase (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023