North Bethesda
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland
North Bethesda is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 50,094 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 394 ft (120 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Garrett Park, 1.4 miles E.
- 50,094residents (2020 Census)
- 394 ftelevation · 120 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 23.0 km²
- 5,641 / sq mipopulation density
- 20852main ZIP code (4 in total)
About North Bethesda
North Bethesda is a census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, located just north-west of the U.S. capital of Washington, D.C. It had a population of 50,094 as of the 2020 census. Among its neighborhoods, the centrally located, urbanizing district of White Flint is the commercial and residential hub of North Bethesda. The Pike & Rose development and the Pike District is an initiative of Montgomery County to brand and market this region as "North Bethesda's Urban Core". The WMATA North Bethesda (formerly White Flint) metro station and Grosvenor-Strathmore metro station serve the region.
Four of the National Institutes of Health as well other federal agencies, including the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, are headquartered in North Bethesda. A number of corporate headquarters are headquartered in North Bethesda, as well as nonprofits such as the American Kidney Fund, the Society of American Foresters and United States Pharmacopeia (USP).
The region is also known for a number of its long-standing institutions, such as the Neo-Georgian Mansion at Strathmore and the Georgetown Preparatory School. The Music Center at Strathmore is also located in North Bethesda.
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Living in North Bethesda
- Median household income
- $129,092
- Median home value
- $731,800
- Median rent
- $2,191/mo
- Median age
- 40.7
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North Bethesda had 50,094 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 50,094 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,641 per sq mi (2,178 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Bethesda at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 50,094 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.88 sq mi (23.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 394 ft (120 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0367° N, 77.1202° W |
| ZIP codes | 20852, 20814, 20895, 20896 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2456337 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Bethesda
- Garrett Park1.4 mi E
- Chevy Chase View2.4 mi SE
- Kensington2.6 mi E
- North Kensington2.6 mi E
- South Kensington3.2 mi SE
- Bethesda3.4 mi S
- Wheaton3.4 mi E
- North Chevy Chase3.4 mi SE
- Rockville3.8 mi NW
- Chevy Chase4.0 mi SE
- Forest Glen4.2 mi E
- Potomac4.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about North Bethesda
What county is North Bethesda in?
North Bethesda is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of North Bethesda, MD?
50,094 people lived in North Bethesda at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Bethesda, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20852. Other ZIP codes: 20814, 20895, 20896.
What is the elevation of North Bethesda?
394 feet (120 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Bethesda?
Garrett Park (1.4 mi), Chevy Chase View (2.4 mi), Kensington (2.6 mi), North Kensington (2.6 mi), South Kensington (3.2 mi).
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