Bethesda
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland
Bethesda is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 68,056 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 318 ft (97 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glen Echo, 1.8 miles SW.
- 68,056residents (2020 Census)
- 318 ftelevation · 97 m
- 13.3 sq miland area · 34.4 km²
- 5,130 / sq mipopulation density
- 20894main ZIP code (9 in total)
About Bethesda
Bethesda () is an unincorporated, census-designated place in southern Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. Located just northwest of Washington, D.C., it is a major business and government center of the Washington metropolitan region and a national center for medical research. According to the 2020 census, the community had a population of 68,056.
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Living in Bethesda
- Median household income
- $192,237
- Median home value
- $1,169,900
- Median rent
- $2,469/mo
- Median age
- 42.8
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Bethesda had 68,056 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 68,056 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,130 per sq mi (1,981 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bethesda at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 68,056 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.27 sq mi (34.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9873° N, 77.1186° W |
| ZIP codes | 20894, 20812, 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817, 20818, 20889, 20892 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2407125 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bethesda
- Glen Echo1.8 mi SW
- Somerset1.9 mi SE
- Chevy Chase1.9 mi E
- Friendship Heights Village2.3 mi SE
- Brookmont2.4 mi S
- Chevy Chase Section Five2.4 mi E
- Chevy Chase Village2.4 mi SE
- Chevy Chase Section Three2.4 mi E
- Chevy Chase2.5 mi E
- Cabin John2.6 mi W
- North Chevy Chase2.6 mi NE
- Martin's Additions2.7 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Bethesda
What county is Bethesda in?
Bethesda is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Bethesda, MD?
68,056 people lived in Bethesda at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bethesda, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20894. Other ZIP codes: 20812, 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817, 20818, 20889, 20892.
What is the elevation of Bethesda?
318 feet (97 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bethesda?
Glen Echo (1.8 mi), Somerset (1.9 mi), Chevy Chase (1.9 mi), Friendship Heights Village (2.3 mi), Brookmont (2.4 mi).
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