Checked
White Oak, MD
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 20903, 20904.
Population
17,329
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
5,549
ZIP codes
2
White Oak and its ZIP codes
White Oak at a glance
- White Oak is about 8.7 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- It is the 83rd most populous of 527 cities and towns in Maryland.
- Households here earn a median of $83,370 a year, 20% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $574,000 (37% above Maryland) and median rent is $1,808 a month.
Local data for White Oak, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
White Oak, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$83,370
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$574,000
Median rent
$1,808/mo
Homeownership
25.7%
Bachelor's or higher
43.4%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
34.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Ethiopian Americans (1,844), Guatemalan Americans (786), Salvadoran Americans (528).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for White Oak.
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
How people get to work
White Oak, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone59.3%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit10.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.6%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 34.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White Oak, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in White Oak, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
10.4%
U.S. 12.8% -2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
ZIP codes in White Oak
2 in or overlapping White Oak. Population shown
Cities near White Oak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Burnt MillsCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.8 |
| HillandaleCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 1.9 |
| Kemp MillCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.5 |
| ColesvilleCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 5.1 |
| CalvertonCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 4.6 |
| FairlandCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 5 |
| AdelphiCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.7 |
| WheatonCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 6.9 |
| BeltsvilleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 7.2 |
| Forest GlenCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| GlenmontCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Silver SpringCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Langley ParkCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| College ParkCity | 3.8 mi | 5.6 |
| LayhillCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Oak, MD in?
- White Oak is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in White Oak, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping White Oak include 20903, 20904.
- What is the population of White Oak, MD?
- About 17,329 people live in White Oak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Oak?
- Nearby places include Burnt Mills (0.8 mi), Hillandale (1.5 mi), Kemp Mill (1.6 mi), Four Corners (1.6 mi), Colesville (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023