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Wheaton, MD
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20902, 20906.
Population
52,926
Land area
6.9sq mi
People per sq mi
7,673
ZIP codes
2
Wheaton and its ZIP codes
Wheaton at a glance
- Wheaton is about 12 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 18th among 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- The median household income is $111,478, 8% above the Maryland median of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $501,200 (19% above Maryland) and median rent is $2,163 a month.
Local data for Wheaton, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wheaton, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,478
Poverty rate
13.1%
Median home value
$501,200
Median rent
$2,163/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
38.7%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
31.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (11,408), Irish Americans (3,095), German Americans (2,706).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Wheaton.
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
$66.4M
1,468 loans, 8,520 jobs reported
How people get to work
Wheaton, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.0%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit10.9%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home20.3%
Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wheaton, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheaton, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.6%
U.S. 33.3% -3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
ZIP codes in Wheaton
2 in or overlapping Wheaton. Population shown
Cities near Wheaton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North KensingtonCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 1.5 |
| GlenmontCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Kemp MillCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2.5 |
| KensingtonTown | 1.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Forest GlenCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| Garrett ParkTown | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Chevy Chase ViewTown | 2.6 mi | 0.3 |
| LayhillCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.5 |
| South KensingtonCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.1 |
| ColesvilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 5.1 |
| Burnt MillsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Aspen HillCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 9.5 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.1 |
| North Chevy ChaseVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Leisure WorldCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheaton, MD in?
- Wheaton is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Wheaton, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Wheaton include 20902, 20906.
- What is the population of Wheaton, MD?
- About 52,926 people live in Wheaton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheaton?
- Nearby places include North Kensington (1.2 mi), Glenmont (1.4 mi), Kemp Mill (1.9 mi), Kensington (1.9 mi), Forest Glen (2.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023