Cabin John
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland

Cabin John is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 2,459 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 171 ft (52 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glen Echo, 1.2 miles E.
- 2,459residents (2020 Census)
- 171 ftelevation · 52 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 2,055 / sq mipopulation density
- 20818main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Cabin John
Cabin John is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 2,459. Overlooking the Potomac River, it is a suburb of Washington, D.C.
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Living in Cabin John
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,312,900
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 53.3
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Cabin John had 2,459 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,459 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,055 per sq mi (793 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cabin John at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,459 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.20 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9740° N, 77.1638° W |
| ZIP codes | 20818, 20812 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2412075 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cabin John
- Glen Echo1.2 mi E
- Brookmont2.3 mi SE
- Bethesda2.6 mi E
- McLean, VA2.6 mi SW
- Potomac3.2 mi NW
- Somerset3.7 mi E
- Friendship Heights Village4.0 mi E
- Chevy Chase4.4 mi E
- Chevy Chase Village4.6 mi E
- Pimmit Hills, VA4.8 mi SW
- Chevy Chase Section Three4.8 mi E
- Chevy Chase Section Five4.9 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cabin John
What county is Cabin John in?
Cabin John is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Cabin John, MD?
2,459 people lived in Cabin John at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cabin John, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20818. Other ZIP codes: 20812.
What is the elevation of Cabin John?
171 feet (52 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cabin John?
Glen Echo (1.2 mi), Brookmont (2.3 mi), Bethesda (2.6 mi), McLean (2.6 mi), Potomac (3.2 mi).
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