Kensington
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland
Kensington is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 2,122 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 285 ft (87 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chevy Chase View, 0.7 miles SW.
- 2,122residents (2020 Census)
- 285 ftelevation · 87 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 4,251 / sq mipopulation density
- 20895main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Kensington
Kensington is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. The population was 2,122 at the 2020 United States census. Greater Kensington had a population of 19,753 in 2020.
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Living in Kensington
- Median household income
- $152,284
- Median home value
- $943,500
- Median rent
- $2,076/mo
- Median age
- 42
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Kensington had 2,122 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,122 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,251 per sq mi (1,641 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Kensington at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,122 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.50 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0268° N, 77.0737° W |
| ZIP codes | 20895, 20896 |
| Official website | tok.md.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2443500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Kensington
- Chevy Chase View0.7 mi SW
- South Kensington0.8 mi SE
- North Kensington0.9 mi N
- Garrett Park1.2 mi NW
- Forest Glen1.6 mi E
- North Chevy Chase1.7 mi S
- Wheaton1.8 mi NE
- Chevy Chase2.3 mi S
- North Bethesda2.6 mi W
- Kemp Mill2.9 mi E
- Chevy Chase Section Five3.0 mi S
- Chevy Chase3.1 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Kensington
What county is Kensington in?
Kensington is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Kensington, MD?
2,122 people lived in Kensington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Kensington, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20895. Other ZIP codes: 20896.
What is the elevation of Kensington?
285 feet (87 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Kensington?
Chevy Chase View (0.7 mi), South Kensington (0.8 mi), North Kensington (0.9 mi), Garrett Park (1.2 mi), Forest Glen (1.6 mi).
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