Zip Code 20879 — Gaithersburg, MD
20879 is a ZIP Code associated with Gaithersburg, MD, located within Montgomery. 20879 ranks #21 out of 48 ZIP codes in Montgomery County by population (and #106 out of 477 in MD). The area supports an estimated population of 25,264 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 1,132.2 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026
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| Data Metric | Local Statistic |
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| Postal / Zip Code | 20879 |
| Primary City | Gaithersburg |
| State / Province | MD |
| County | Montgomery |
| Total Population | 25,264 |
| Median Household Income | Data Pending |
| Total Housing Units | Data Pending |
| Population Density | 1,132.2 people/sq mi |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
How 20879 Compares
| Metric | ZIP 20879 | Montgomery County | MD State Average |
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| Population | 25,264 | 1,076,754 (Total) | 6,205,597 (Total) |
| Average ZIP Income | Data Pending | N/A | N/A |
| Population Density | 1,132.2 /sq mi | -- | -- |
| County Pop Rank | #21 of 48 | -- | -- |
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