20903 ZIP Code — Silver Spring, MD
Montgomery County, Maryland
ZIP code 20903 is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 3.41 square miles and serves a population of 25,324 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 301.
About ZIP code 20903
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $452,700. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $78,649.
The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 37% of households.
25,324
population
3.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20903 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20903
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20903. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Silver Spring | Acceptable |
| Silver Spring | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20783 Hyattsville (0.9 mi)
20993 Silver Spring (1.4 mi)
20901 Silver Spring (1.6 mi)
20912 Takoma Park (2.5 mi)
20742 College Park (2.7 mi)
20997 Silver Spring (2.8 mi)
20910 Silver Spring (2.9 mi)
20740 College Park (3.2 mi)
20904 Silver Spring (3.3 mi)
20782 Hyattsville (3.4 mi)
20012 Washington (3.5 mi)
20902 Silver Spring (3.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 25,324 |
| Population density | 7,426 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 24 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0141 |
| Longitude | -76.9823 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 301 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.2% | 20.6% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 24.2% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 31.9% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 23.3% | 13.4% |
Demographics & statistics
25,324
Population
7,426
People per sq mi
32.5
Median age
$78,649
Median household income
$28,259
Per capita income
$452,700
Median home value
$1,765
Median monthly rent
42.1%
Home ownership
14.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
Unemployment
3,314
Housing units
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,081
Under 5
1,011
1,243
5–9
1,162
1,098
10–14
1,026
846
15–19
790
928
20–24
868
1,837
25–34
1,716
1,855
35–44
1,733
1,504
45–54
1,406
872
55–59
815
435
60–64
407
942
65–74
880
395
75–84
369
54
85+
51
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,550 | 29.8% |
| 18 and over | 17,774 | 70.2% |
| 65 and over | 2,691 | 10.6% |
| Median age | 32.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino
31.2%
Other race
28.4%
Black or African American
18.6%
White
11.2%
Asian
6.5%
Two or more races
3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino | 11,499 | 31.2% |
| Other race | 10,447 | 28.4% |
| Black or African American | 6,840 | 18.6% |
| White | 4,116 | 11.2% |
| Asian | 2,394 | 6.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,255 | 3.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 272 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.2% | 20.6% | 28.2% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 24.2% | 28.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 31.9% | 30.1% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 23.3% | 13.4% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
4.2%
$25k–$35k
10.3%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
11.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 11.3% |
| Median income | $78,649 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
1.2%
$100k–$150k
1.6%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k–$300k
7.7%
$300k–$500k
46.3%
$500k–$1M
35.4%
$1M+
0.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $452,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,765 |
| Owner occupied | 42.1% |
| Renter occupied | 57.9% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 36.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 19.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 4.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 29.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 28.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.4% |
| 3 or more | 20.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 61.7% |
| Electricity | 34.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,192 | 45.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 915 | 13.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,203 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,746 | 24.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,582 | 50.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,802 | 25.5% |
| Average household size | 3.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.3% | 38.5% |
| Married | 44.0% | 39.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
23.1%
Some HS, no diploma
9.5%
HS graduate
24.6%
Some college, no degree
10.5%
Associate's degree
6.8%
Bachelor's degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 67.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 25.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 430 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 523 | 6.9% |
| Elementary school | 3,385 | 44.5% |
| High school | 1,398 | 18.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,877 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
18.7%
Education & healthcare
18.1%
Professional & management
16.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Retail trade
9.2%
Other services
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
7.3%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Public administration
2.5%
Manufacturing
2.4%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.3% |
| Service | 26.9% |
| Sales & office | 14.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 9.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 60.6% |
| Carpool | 15.8% |
| Public transit | 12.8% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 6.3% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.9 |
Poverty
All people
14.3%
Under 18 years
20.4%
18 and over
11.8%
Married-couple families
6.4%
Female-led households
30.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.3% |
| Retirement income | 13.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| High blood pressure | 29.4% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 17.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 3.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 12.6% |
| No physical activity | 27.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 16.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 26.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 70.3% |
| Visited dentist | 51.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 14.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 284 | 1.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 and over | 35.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 42.2% |
| Public insurance | 41.1% |
| No insurance | 22.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 23,232 | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 8,507 | 36.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,130 | 26.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 952 | 4.1% |
| Other languages | 756 | 3.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,490 | 45.4% |
| Born in same state | 10,727 | 42.4% |
| Born in different state | 6,699 | 26.5% |
| Foreign born | 763 | 3.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13,834 | 54.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 5,359 | 38.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 654 | 2.6% |
| French | 345 | 1.4% |
| Arab | 283 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 67 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 33 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 11 | 0% |
| English | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 27.9% |
| Internet access | 96.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20903
What city is ZIP code 20903 in?
ZIP code 20903 is primarily assigned to Silver Spring, Maryland.
What county is ZIP code 20903 in?
ZIP code 20903 falls within Montgomery County, Maryland.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 20903?
Approximately 37% of households in ZIP code 20903 speak Spanish as a primary language.
Is ZIP code 20903 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 20903 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20903?
The median home value in ZIP code 20903 is $452,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 20903?
ZIP code 20903 has an estimated population of 25,324 residents, with a density of 7,426 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 20903 in?
ZIP code 20903 observes the EST timezone.