Gaithersburg
City in Montgomery County, Maryland
Gaithersburg is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 69,657 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 348 ft (106 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Washington Grove, 1.2 miles SE.
- 69,657residents (2020 Census)
- 348 ftelevation · 106 m
- 10.3 sq miland area · 26.8 km²
- 6,731 / sq mipopulation density
- 20877main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg ( GAY-thərz-burg) is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. At the time of the 2020 United States census, Gaithersburg had a population of 69,657, making it the third-largest incorporated city and the ninth-most populous community in the state. Gaithersburg is located to the northwest of Washington, D.C., and is considered a suburb and a primary city within the Washington metropolitan area. Gaithersburg was incorporated as a town in 1878 and as a city in 1968.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is headquartered in Gaithersburg directly west of I-270. Other major employers in the city include IBM, Lockheed Martin Information Systems and Global Services business area headquarters, AstraZeneca. Gaithersburg is also the location of the garrison of the United States Army Reserve Legal Command.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Gaithersburg weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Gaithersburg
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Gaithersburg
- Median household income
- $112,467
- Median home value
- $496,500
- Median rent
- $2,058/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
Do you know Gaithersburg? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Gaithersburg special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Gaithersburg
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Gaithersburg Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Gaithersburg, MD population
Gaithersburg had 69,657 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 69,657 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,731 per sq mi (2,599 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gaithersburg at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 69,657 (2020) |
| Land area | 10.35 sq mi (26.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.32 km²) |
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1486° N, 77.1951° W |
| ZIP codes | 20877, 20879, 20880, 20899 |
| Official website | gaithersburgmd.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2431175 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gaithersburg
- Washington Grove1.2 mi SE
- Flower Hill1.5 mi N
- Montgomery Village2.8 mi N
- Redland2.9 mi E
- Derwood3.4 mi SE
- Germantown4.1 mi NW
- North Potomac4.3 mi SW
- Rockville5.0 mi SE
- Laytonsville5.3 mi NE
- Clarksburg6.4 mi NW
- Olney6.6 mi E
- Travilah6.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gaithersburg
What county is Gaithersburg in?
Gaithersburg is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Gaithersburg, MD?
69,657 people lived in Gaithersburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gaithersburg, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20877. Other ZIP codes: 20879, 20880, 20899.
What is the elevation of Gaithersburg?
348 feet (106 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gaithersburg?
Washington Grove (1.2 mi), Flower Hill (1.5 mi), Montgomery Village (2.8 mi), Redland (2.9 mi), Derwood (3.4 mi).
Last updated: