Derwood
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland
Derwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 2,535 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 469 ft (143 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Redland, 1.3 miles N.
- 2,535residents (2020 Census)
- 469 ftelevation · 143 m
- 0.6 sq miland area · 1.6 km²
- 4,045 / sq mipopulation density
- 20855ZIP code
About Derwood
Derwood is an unincorporated area and census-designated place in east-central Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It lies just north of Rockville, southeast of Gaithersburg, southwest of Olney, and northwest of the greater Silver Spring area. Derwood was originally "Deer Park" and was then "Deer Wood" before getting its current name.
The unincorporated area of Derwood includes the neighborhoods of Derwood Heights, Derwood Station, Mill Creek Towne, Needwood Estates, Muncaster Manor, Muncaster View, Hollybrooke, Granby Woods, Park Overlook, Preserve at Rock Creek, Redland Crossing, Candlewood Park, Cashell Estates, Avery Forest, Avery Lodge, Avery Village, Bowie Mill Estates, Bowie Mill Park, Winters Run, Redland Station, Rolling Knolls, Emory Grove, and Shady Grove Crossing, but the census-designated place consists of a far smaller area.
Between 2009 and 2011, Maryland Route 200 (also known as the Intercounty Connector or ICC) was constructed directly through central Derwood, affecting Cashell Estates and areas near Shady Grove Road.
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Living in Derwood
- Median household income
- $118,194
- Median home value
- $719,800
- Median rent
- $1,676/mo
- Median age
- 38.9
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Derwood had 2,535 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,535 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,045 per sq mi (1,562 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Derwood at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,535 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.63 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1141° N, 77.1502° W |
| ZIP code | 20855 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2422775 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Derwood
- Redland1.3 mi N
- Rockville2.1 mi S
- Washington Grove2.2 mi NW
- Gaithersburg3.4 mi NW
- Aspen Hill3.9 mi E
- Flower Hill4.2 mi NW
- Leisure World4.4 mi E
- Olney4.7 mi NE
- North Potomac4.9 mi W
- North Bethesda5.6 mi S
- Montgomery Village5.9 mi NW
- Layhill6.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Derwood
What county is Derwood in?
Derwood is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Derwood, MD?
2,535 people lived in Derwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Derwood, MD?
The ZIP code of Derwood is 20855.
What is the elevation of Derwood?
469 feet (143 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Derwood?
Redland (1.3 mi), Rockville (2.1 mi), Washington Grove (2.2 mi), Gaithersburg (3.4 mi), Aspen Hill (3.9 mi).
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