20879 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Maryland based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 20879 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 20879 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 20879 is 4.4%.
| Population | 27,489 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0% |
| Population Density | 3,064 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 8,077 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 7% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $96,197 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $365,540 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.4% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 38.13% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | Hispanic - 50.97% |
20879 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 11,053 | 38.1% |
| Black | 5,535 | 19.08% |
| Hispanic | 8,102 | 27.92% |
| Asian | 4,147 | 14.29% |
| Native American | 153 | 0.53% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 24 | 0.08% |
20879 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 326 | 8.68% |
| Black | 1,023 | 27.24% |
| Hispanic | 1,996 | 53.14% |
| Asian | 400 | 10.65% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.08% |
20879 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 816 | 5.74% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,166 | 29.33% |
| High School Diploma | 2,482 | 17.47% |
| No High School Diploma | 210 | 1.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 215 | 1.51% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,448 | 17.23% |
| Associates Degree | 1,124 | 7.91% |
| Masters Degree | 1,819 | 12.81% |
| Professional Degree | 499 | 3.51% |
| Doctorate Degree | 426 | 3% |
