Highest-education ZIP codes in Maryland
Top 25 highest-education ZIP codes in Maryland. #1 is 20816 (Bethesda) with about 88.8% bachelor's or higher. Compare education on US5.
These ZIP codes have the highest share of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Maryland.
Highest education shares: 20816 (Bethesda) at about 88.8%; 20818 (Cabin John) at about 88.6%; 20854 (Potomac) at about 85.7%.
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Ranked ZIP codes
| # | ZIP | City | County | Bachelor's+ | Population | Income | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20816 | Bethesda | Montgomery County | 88.8% | 18,081 | $231,284 | $1,166,100 |
| 2 | 20818 | Cabin John | Montgomery County | 88.6% | 1,602 | $221,392 | $1,273,300 |
| 3 | 20854 | Potomac | Montgomery County | 85.7% | 49,694 | $250,001 | $1,105,300 |
| 4 | 20817 | Bethesda | Montgomery County | 85.3% | 37,738 | $240,104 | $1,142,300 |
| 5 | 20815 | Chevy Chase | Montgomery County | 85.0% | 31,269 | $198,243 | $1,230,700 |
| 6 | 20814 | Bethesda | Montgomery County | 84.3% | 30,822 | $150,401 | $976,500 |
| 7 | 20759 | Fulton | Howard County | 84.3% | 6,758 | $250,001 | $888,200 |
| 8 | 21210 | Baltimore | Baltimore city | 82.9% | 14,612 | $108,929 | $521,700 |
| 9 | 21029 | Columbia | Howard County | 81.8% | 13,783 | $250,001 | $904,700 |
| 10 | 20777 | Highland | Howard County | 76.0% | 3,046 | $218,808 | $808,700 |
| 11 | 21738 | — | Howard County | 75.9% | 3,668 | $230,429 | $889,100 |
| 12 | 21042 | Ellicott City | Howard County | 74.7% | 43,021 | $190,504 | $674,700 |
| 13 | 21737 | — | Howard County | 74.3% | 2,384 | $250,001 | $1,032,800 |
| 14 | 20852 | North Bethesda | Montgomery County | 74.2% | 47,857 | $121,496 | $646,100 |
| 15 | 20910 | Silver Spring | Montgomery County | 74.1% | 45,096 | $107,994 | $690,900 |
| 16 | 20895 | South Kensington | Montgomery County | 73.8% | 19,042 | $169,527 | $744,000 |
| 17 | 21204 | Towson | Baltimore County | 72.6% | 19,605 | $98,452 | $571,800 |
| 18 | 21131 | Cockeysville | Baltimore County | 71.7% | 7,050 | $187,250 | $662,900 |
| 19 | 20861 | Ashton-Sandy Spring | Montgomery County | 70.8% | 3,020 | $176,094 | $956,200 |
| 20 | 20878 | Gaithersburg | Montgomery County | 70.1% | 65,236 | $142,062 | $675,200 |
| 21 | 21036 | — | Howard County | 68.1% | 2,162 | $170,313 | $843,200 |
| 22 | 21093 | Timonium | Baltimore County | 67.9% | 38,895 | $121,771 | $466,200 |
| 23 | 20855 | Redland | Montgomery County | 67.8% | 16,557 | $147,708 | $614,900 |
| 24 | 20871 | Clarksburg | Montgomery County | 67.6% | 28,329 | $177,120 | $628,800 |
| 25 | 21044 | Columbia | Howard County | 67.3% | 44,775 | $132,924 | $541,100 |
Frequently asked questions
Which ZIP codes in Maryland have the highest education levels?
20816 (Bethesda) leads this board with about 88.8% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.
How does US5 rank ZIP codes in Maryland?
We rank indexable ZIP codes by bachelor’s-or-higher share from high to low (population floor applies).
Where can I explore all ZIP codes in Maryland?
Visit the Maryland state page for the full ZIP table, demographics summary, and sortable income/housing columns.