| Official Zip Code Name | Bethesda |
| Zip Code State | Maryland |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | Montgomery |
| Area Code | 227 / 240 / 301 |
| Current Population: | 16208 |
| Racial Majority: | White 83.88% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 67.5% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 5.6% |
| Median Household Income | $152038 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $307060 |
| School Test Performance: | Excellent |
| Average Commute Time | 27.7 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 213 - 269 ft. |
| Area | 5 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 38.95742300, -77.12266800 |
The current unemployment level in 20816 is 5.6% which is higher than the current county unemployment level of 3.4% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 5.6% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 4.3%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 20816 increased to 16208 from 15231 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 20816 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 20816 public schools is White. 6.8% of students in 20816 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13934 | 83.88% | 13426 | +4% |
| Black Or African American | 262 | 1.58% | 366 | -28% |
| Hispanic | 1016 | 6.12% | 1056 | -4% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0 | 0% | 14 | -100% |
| Asian | 962 | 5.79% | 902 | +7% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% | 6 | -100% |
| Other Race | 61 | 0.12% | 61 | -67% |
| Two Or More Races | 377 | 2.51% | 377 | +11% |
| White | 67.5% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 6.9% |
| Hispanic | 12.2% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 6.5% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16208 | 15231 |
| Male Population | 46.90% | |
| Female Population | 53.10% | |
| Total Households | 6339 |
| Test Score Performance | Excellent |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 6.8% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 0.0% |
| Median Household Income | $152038 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 9.60% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 20.20% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 70.20% |
| 20816 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Maryland District 8 | Jamie Raskin | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Maryland Congressional Districts | ||
| 20814 - Bethesda |
| 20016 - Washington |
| 22102 - McLean |
| 20854 - Potomac |
| 20818 - Cabin John |
| 20815 - Chevy Chase |
| 20812 - Glen Echo |
| 20015 - Washington |
| 22101 - McLean |
| 20817 - Bethesda |
| 22207 - Arlington |
| Bethesda, MD |
| Brookmont, MD |
| Cabin John, MD |
| Somerset, MD |
| McLean, VA |
| Washington, DC |
| Glen Echo, MD |
Zip Code 20816 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 24 | 26 | 33 | 42 | 52 | 61 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 45 | 36 | 28 | 45 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 43 | 47 | 56 | 67 | 76 | 84 | 88 | 86 | 79 | 69 | 57 | 47 | 67 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 3.39 | 2.91 | 3.97 | 3.41 | 4.37 | 3.71 | 4.12 | 3.92 | 4.21 | 3.47 | 3.41 | 3.32 | 44.21 |
| List of High Schools in Zipcode 20816 | |
|---|---|
| Walt Whitman High School | Montgomery |
| List of Middle Schools in Zipcode 20816 | |
|---|---|
| Pyle Middle School | Montgomery |
| Westland Middle School | Montgomery |
| List of Elementary Schools in Zipcode 20816 | |
|---|---|
| Bannockburn Elementary School | Montgomery |
| Wood Acres Elementary School | Montgomery |
| Foxhall - Palisades |
| AU Park - Friendship Heights - Tenley |