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Travilah, MD
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20850, 20854.
Population
11,721
Land area
15.9sq mi
People per sq mi
736
ZIP codes
2
Travilah and its ZIP codes
Travilah at a glance
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,325,100 (about 3.2 times the Maryland figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Travilah, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Travilah, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
1.7%
Median home value
$1,325,100
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
93.1%
Bachelor's or higher
79.4%
Median age
50.5
Average commute
29.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Chinese Americans (1,751), Indian Americans (1,079), German Americans (907).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Travilah.
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
How people get to work
Travilah, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.1%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit1.5%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home30.1%
Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Travilah, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Travilah, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
19.4%
U.S. 33.3% -13.9 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
4.7%
U.S. 12.8% -8.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.2%
U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts
ZIP codes in Travilah
2 in or overlapping Travilah. Population shown
Cities near Travilah
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North PotomacCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 6.5 |
| DarnestownCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 16.4 |
| Great Falls, VACensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 25.4 |
| PotomacCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 25.2 |
| Lowes Island, VACensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3 |
| RockvilleCity | 6 mi | 13.6 |
| Great Falls Crossing, VACensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Sugarland Run, VACensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2 |
| GaithersburgCity | 6.7 mi | 10.3 |
| Dranesville, VACensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3.8 |
| Cascades, VACensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.7 |
| DerwoodCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.6 |
| North BethesdaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Cabin JohnCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Washington GroveTown | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Wolf Trap, VACensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 9.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Travilah, MD in?
- Travilah is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Travilah, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Travilah include 20850, 20854.
- What is the population of Travilah, MD?
- About 11,721 people live in Travilah, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Travilah?
- Nearby places include North Potomac (3.3 mi), Darnestown (3.6 mi), Great Falls, VA (3.9 mi), Potomac (4.2 mi), Lowes Island, VA (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023