Housing Insights for ZIP Code 20877 (Gaithersburg, MD)

Housing Summary for ZIP Code 20877

Homeowners

The median home value in ZIP Code 20877 (Gaithersburg, MD) is $350,800. Approximately 44.7% of homes in this region are owner-occupied units, and the estimated homeowner vacancy rate is currently 0.7%.

The average occupancy of owner-occupied units in ZIP Code 20877 is 3.30 occupants, while owner-occupied units have an aggregate average size of 2.56 bedrooms per housing unit.

Renters

In the 20877 ZIP Code, an estimated 55.3% of all housing units are occupied by renters. This ZIP-defined region has is an estimated rental vacany rate of 3.8%.

Among renter-occupied units in this ZIP, the average occupancy is 2.71 occupants, while renters in this Montgomery County region spend an average of 0% of their income on housing rental costs.

Housing Stats for ZIP Code 20877

See the table below for a regional snapshot of data related to both owner-occupied housing and rentals in ZIP Code 20877.

ZIP 20877 Maryland U.S.
Median Home Value $350,800 $433,655 $364,385
Owner-Occupied Housing Units 44.7% 66.9% 64.0%
Homeowner Vacancy Rate 0.7% 1.7% 1.6%
Average Size of Owner-Occupied Unit 3.30 2.75 2.70
Average # of Bedrooms Per Unit 2.56 2.97 2.75
Median Housing Rent $0 $1,392 $1,062
Renter-Occupied Housing Units 55.3% 33.1% 36.0%
Rental Vacancy Rate 3.8% 6.0% 6.0%
Average Size of Renter-Occupied Unit 2.71 2.50 2.49
Percent of Income Spent on Rent 0% 30.05% 29.83%

Home Values in ZIP Code 20877 (Gaithersburg, MD)

The median home value in ZIP Code 20877 is $350,800. That median value is about 11% higher than the median home value of $314,800 in Maryland overall, and is 61% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the entire U.S. In ZIP Code 20877, approximately 48.7% of homes are valued $300,000 to $499,999. That is 48% higher than in Maryland, in which 32.8% of homes are valued at $300,000 to $499,999, and is about 152% higher than in the U.S. overall (19.3% of homes valued at $300,000 to $499,999). The home value range that the smallest portion of ZIP Code 20877 homes fall into is $1,000,000 or more (0.2% of homes).

Home Values in ZIP Code 20877

This chart visualizes the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 20877, Maryland, and also in the U.S. overall.

A bar chart visualizing the breakdown of home values in ZIP Code 20877 vs. home values in both the state of Maryland and in the U.S. overall.

Home Values in ZIP Code 20877

See the table below for a regional comparison of home values in ZIP Code 20877.

Home Value ZIP 20877 Maryland U.S.
Less than $50,000 1.0% 2.7% 6.9%
$50,000 to $99,999 2.7% 3.7% 12.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 6.0% 6.3% 13.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.1% 9.9% 14.0%
$200,000 to $299,999 22.0% 24.4% 19.6%
$300,000 to $499,999 48.7% 32.8% 19.3%
$500,000 to $999,999 13.2% 17.1% 11.4%
$1,000,000 or more 0.2% 3.1% 3.4%

Home Ages in ZIP Code 20877 (Gaithersburg, MD)

Approximately 23.7% of homes in this Gaithersburg, MD region were built in 1970 to 1979. This amount of homes built in 1970 to 1979 in ZIP Code 20877 is about 68% higher than percentage of homes built in this time period in Maryland overall (14.1% of homes), and is 56% higher the percentage (15.2% of homes) in the U.S. as a whole. Additionally, an esimated 22.7% of local homes were built in 1980 to 1989. On the other end of the scale, just 1.8% of homes in this Montgomery County ZIP Code were built in 1940 to 1949 in ZIP Code 20877. In comparison, 5.2% of homes in Maryland overall were built in 1940 to 1949, while 4.9% of all U.S. homes were built in this time period.

Home Ages in ZIP Code 20877

A detailed regional comparison of home ages in ZIP Code 20877.

Year Built ZIP 20877 Maryland U.S.
2014 or later 3.0% 2.3% 2.5%
2010 to 2013 7.8% 2.6% 2.7%
2000 to 2009 9.0% 11.4% 14.0%
1990 to 1999 13.6% 14.3% 13.9%
1980 to 1989 22.7% 15.3% 13.4%
1970 to 1979 23.7% 14.1% 15.2%
1960 to 1969 10.4% 11.5% 10.6%
1950 to 1959 5.0% 11.4% 10.3%
1940 to 1949 1.8% 5.2% 4.9%
1939 or earlier 3.1% 11.8% 12.6%

Age of Homes in ZIP Code 20877

See the chart below for details on the age of homes in ZIP Code 20877, Maryland, and also in the U.S. overall. Data here refers to years that homes were built.

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Housing FAQs for ZIP Code 20877

Frequently asked questions about housing in this Gaithersburg, MD ZIP Code. Answers to questions about both owner-occupied housing and rental housing in 20877.

1

What is the average home value ZIP Code 20877?

The median home value in ZIP Code 20877 (Gaithersburg, MD) is $350,800.
2

Are homes expensive in ZIP Code 20877?

The median home value in 20877 ($350,800) is an estimated 11% higher than the aggregate median value of $314,800 in Maryland, and is 61% higher than the $217,500 the median home value in the U.S. overall.
3

What are owner-occupied vacancy rates like in ZIP Code 20877?

The vacacy rate for owner-occupied housing in ZIP Code 20877 is 0.7%. This rate is 59% lower than the overall Maryland owner-occupied vacancy rate of 1.7%. Additionally, the 20877 vacancy rate is 56% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 1.6%.
4

Does ZIP Code 20877 have older homes or newer construction?

In ZIP Code 20877, about 23.7% of homes were built in 1970 to 1979. That time range includes the most home construction. Also, 22.7% of homes in the region were built in 1980 to 1989. In contrast, 1.8% of homes in 20877 were built in 1940 to 1949.
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What is the housing breakdown in ZIP Code 20877? Are there more rentals or owner-occupied units?

There is more renter-occupied housing in 20877 than owner-occupied housing. Renter-occupied units make up 55.3% of housing, compared to 44.7% for owner-occupied units.
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Are rental vacancy rates high in ZIP Code 20877?

The vacacy rate for rental units in ZIP Code 20877 is 3.8%. This rate is 37% lower than the overall Maryland vacancy rate of 6.0%. Additionally, the 20877 vacancy rate is 37% lower than the entire U.S. vacancy rate of 6.0%.