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ZIP 20879 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 20879

20879 has a population of 26,120 with a median age of 36.3 yrs (46.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
34.5%-44% vs US avg
x
Black
21.2%+71% vs US avg
x
Asian
13.6%+130% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
32.3%+73% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.7%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.6%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
13.7%-16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.6%+13% vs US avg
x
High school
19.3%-26% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.5%-8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
41.6%+23% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.9%+8% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.6%
x
Diversity Index
71/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
6.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.5%+98% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.6%-28% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.8%-54% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.1%+867% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 20879

Poverty Rate
6.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.5%+98% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.8%-54% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.6%-28% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.5%+6% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.1%+867% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population26,120
Median age36.3
Poverty rate6.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White34.5%
Hispanic32.3%
Black21.2%
Asian13.6%
Foreign-born27.5%