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Boyds, MD
20841
20841 ZIP Code — Boyds, MD
Montgomery County, Maryland
ZIP code 20841 is located in
Boyds ,
Maryland ,
within Montgomery County .
It covers approximately 27.14 square miles and serves a population of
9,312 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 240/301 .
About ZIP code 20841
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $665,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($177,588) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 35% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
Overall, ZIP code 20841 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, and a high rate of remote workers.
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City
Status
Boyds
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
9,312
Population density
343 / sq mi
State FIPS
24
County FIPS
031
Geography
Land area
27.14 sq mi
Water area
0.89 sq mi
Latitude
39.1874
Longitude
-77.3151
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
240/301
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
10.5%
20.6%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
8.5%
24.2%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
42.3%
31.9%
30.1%
Over $200k
38.7%
23.3%
13.4%
Demographics & statistics
$177,588
Median household income
$665,900
Median home value
$2,491
Median monthly rent
63.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,933 20.8% 18 and over 7,379 79.2% 65 and over 1,697 18.2% Median age 47.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
9.4%
Group Count % Asian 4,267 43.4% White 3,536 36% Black or African American 927 9.4% Hispanic or Latino 511 5.2% Two or more races 495 5% Other race 87 0.9%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
10.5%
20.6%
28.2%
$50k – $100k
8.5%
24.2%
28.2%
$100k – $200k
42.3%
31.9%
30.1%
Over $200k
38.7%
23.3%
13.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.9% $15k–$25k 1.6% $25k–$35k 0.9% $35k–$50k 2.2% $50k–$75k 5.2% $75k–$100k 6.0% $100k–$150k 15.5% $150k–$200k 19.0% $200k+ 44.7% Median income $177,588
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $665,900 Median rent / month $2,491 Owner occupied 96.1% Renter occupied 3.9% Vacant 6.9% Single-family detached 84.2% Large apartment buildings 2.7% Mobile homes 0.2% Median rooms 8.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.98
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 5.8% 2000–2009 62.0% 1990–1999 12.9% 1980–1989 4.8% 1970–1979 4.4% 1960–1969 3.4% 1950–1959 1.4% 1940–1949 0.7% 1939 or earlier 4.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.1% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 9.0% 3 bedrooms 13.5% 4 bedrooms 55.0% 5+ bedrooms 22.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 1.0% 1 vehicle 14.3% 2 vehicles 50.6% 3 or more 34.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 58.3% Electricity 28.4% Propane / LP gas 6.2% Fuel oil 5.9% Wood 0.2% Solar 0.4% No fuel used 0.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 2,245 76.7% Cohabiting couple 116 4.0% Male householder, no spouse 199 6.8% Female householder, no spouse 366 12.5% Households with children under 18 1,160 39.6% Households with seniors (65+) 1,085 37.1% Average household size 2.99
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.6% 19.7% Married 60.5% 62.5% Separated 2.0% 2.4% Widowed 1.5% 10.4% Divorced 3.4% 5.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
9.9%
Graduate / professional
36.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.1% Bachelor's or higher 63.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 94 4.2% Kindergarten 118 5.2% Elementary school 1,098 48.6% High school 550 24.3% College / grad school 401 17.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
26.3%
Education & healthcare
18.0%
Public administration
11.2%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 67.5% Service 11.2% Sales & office 16.3% Natural resources & construction 2.2% Production & transportation 2.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 69.5% Government 21.8% Self-employed 8.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 51.2% Carpool 8.8% Public transit 4.6% Walk 0.5% Work from home 34.5% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 33.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 26.6% Retirement income 21.3% Supplemental Security 1.2% Cash public assistance 7.0% Food stamps / SNAP 5.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 18.1% High blood pressure 23.6% High cholesterol 30.9% Diabetes 6.8% Heart disease 3.2% Stroke 1.6% Asthma 7.1% Arthritis 13.9% Kidney disease 1.7% Pulmonary disease 2.7% Cancer 4.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 7.7% Binge drinking 12.7% No physical activity 14.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 30.0% Depression 13.1% Fair or poor health 6.8% Poor mental health 9.9% Poor physical health 4.9% No health insurance 9.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 71.2% Visited dentist 72.3% Cholesterol screening 93.5% Teeth loss 4.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 249 3.4%
Disability % Any disability 8.9% Under 18 0.6% 18–64 years 6.6% 65 and over 25.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 80.4% Public insurance 28.5% No insurance 3.8% Uninsured under 19 0.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 9,147 98.2% Spanish 1,331 14.6% Other Indo-European 137 1.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 294 3.2% Other languages 883 9.7%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,814 62.4% Born in same state 5,739 61.6% Born in different state 3,175 34.1% Foreign born 75 0.8% Naturalized citizen 3,498 37.6% Not a US citizen 2,640 75.5%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 417 4.5% Italian 357 3.8% Arab 180 1.9% Irish 85 0.9% English 81 0.9%
Ancestry Count % German 31 0.3% Polish 31 0.3% Norwegian 16 0.2% Dutch 7 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.4% Internet access 99.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20841
What city is ZIP code 20841 in?
ZIP code 20841 is primarily assigned to Boyds, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20841 in?
ZIP code 20841 falls within Montgomery County, Maryland.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 20841?
64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 20841 mostly owner-occupied?
96% of occupied units in ZIP code 20841 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20841?
The median household income in ZIP code 20841 is $177,588, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20841?
The median home value in ZIP code 20841 is $665,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 20841 in?
ZIP code 20841 observes the EST timezone.
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