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ZIP Code 20878

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 65,236

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 20878

What is the median household income in 20878?
The median household income in 20878 is $142,062 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 20878?
The poverty rate in 20878 is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 20878?
$675,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 20878?
The median gross rent in 20878 is $2,188 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 20878 residents have a college degree?
70.1% of adults in 20878 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
65,236
Median Income
$142,062
Median Home Value
$675,200
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.2%
Median Age
41.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$9,145 (+6.9%) Home Value: +$106,300 (+18.7%) Poverty Rate: -0.6 pp (-16.2%) Bachelor's+: -0.5 pp (-0.7%) Unemployment: +0.3 pp (+7.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 65,236
Median Age 41.0
Female 52.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 13.7% White (non-Hisp.) 44.7% Black 10.5% Asian 26.5% Two or More 9.1% Other 5.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
10.5%
Indian
8.6%
Korean
2.5%
Vietnamese
0.9%
Filipino
0.8%
Japanese
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.0%
Puerto Rican
0.8%
Cuban
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $142,062 ±$7,138
Per Capita Income $178,874
Median Family Income $172,227
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Child Poverty Rate 3.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 4.7%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 20.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
1.5%
$10–15k
1.2%
$15–25k
1.9%
$25–35k
3.6%
$35–50k
4.5%
$50–75k
8.9%
$75–100k
13.5%
$100–150k
17.8%
$150–200k
13.9%
$200k+
33.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 25,297
Owner-Occupied 69.3%
Renter-Occupied 30.7%
Vacancy Rate 3.8%
Median Home Value $675,200
Median Gross Rent $2,188
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.5%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 35.3%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
0.6%
$50–100k
0.7%
$100–200k
0.5%
$200–300k
3.0%
$300–500k
23.7%
$500k–$1M
56.2%
$1M+
13.7%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
0.6%
$500–1k
0.4%
$1–1.5k
3.5%
$1.5–2k
32.0%
$2–2.5k
35.9%
$2.5–3.5k
16.6%
$3.5k+
11.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
4.5%
1 vehicle
34.2%
2 vehicles
44.4%
3+
16.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
42.4%
Single-fam. att.
26.1%
2–4 units
0.6%
5–19 units
5.9%
20+ units
12.5%
Mobile home
0.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.8%
1940–1969
0.4%
1970–1999
19.1%
2000–2009
13.1%
2010+
7.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 96.2%
Bachelor's or Higher 70.1%
Graduate Degree 34.9%
Some College / Associate 10.4%
Less Than High School 1.8%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 71.6%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Work from Home 30.4%
Self-Employed 5.9%
Government Workers 22.1%
Private For-Profit 71.9%
Industry
Prof. Services
27.8%
Edu/Health
18.6%
Public Admin
11.8%
Retail
6.9%
Arts/Entmt.
6.4%
Finance
6.3%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Construction
4.6%
Transportation
2.7%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale
1.0%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
65.5%
Sales
15.0%
Food Prep
10.2%
Production
5.0%
Construction
4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 29.9 min
Drove Alone 53.2%
Carpool 8.1%
Public Transit 4.8%
Work from Home 30.4%
Walked 1.3%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 24,337
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 60.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 26.4%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.6%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
7.0%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
10.8%
35–44
14.9%
45–54
14.7%
55–64
8.0%
65–74
6.7%
75–84
9.2%
85+
4.5%
Under 18: 21.8% Working age (18–64): 78.2% 65 and over: 15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 36.4%
Naturalized Citizen 61.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 15.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
56.2%
Latin America
23.1%
Europe
10.9%
Africa
7.6%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 2.9%
With a Disability 7.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 94.0%
Uninsured 6.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 98.1%
Has a Computer 99.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago 87.3%
Moved from Abroad 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023