North Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland
North Potomac is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 23,790 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 259 ft (79 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Travilah, 2.7 miles S.
- 23,790residents (2020 Census)
- 259 ftelevation · 79 m
- 6.5 sq miland area · 16.9 km²
- 3,648 / sq mipopulation density
- 20878ZIP code
About North Potomac
North Potomac is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is located less than 5 miles (8.0 km) north of the Potomac River, and is about 20 miles (32 km) from Washington, D.C. It has a population of 23,790 as of 2020.
The region's land was originally used for growing tobacco, which was replaced by wheat and dairy farming after the soil became depleted. The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal was used by local farmers to ship their grain (or flour made from the grain at the local mills), and two former canal locks are located less than 5 miles (8.0 km) away in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. In addition, infrastructure remains for what was one of the state's leading dairy farms during the first half of the 20th century.
North Potomac did not get an identity of its own until 1989, when the United States Post Office allowed the use of the North Potomac name for what is mostly a collection of housing sub-divisions, farms, and wooded parks. The United States Census Bureau listed a North Potomac in 1970 but not 1980. In 2000, it began recognizing North Potomac as a census designated place. Today, the community benefits from its proximity to workplaces such as the Shady Grove Hospital area and the I-270 Technology Corridor. Washington, D.C. is accessible by automobile or public transportation. The median household income is nearly $160,000, and nearly half of the eligible residents have a graduate or professional degree.
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Living in North Potomac
- Median household income
- $186,514
- Median home value
- $826,200
- Median rent
- $2,413/mo
- Median age
- 46.5
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North Potomac had 23,790 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,790 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,648 per sq mi (1,408 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
North Potomac at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 23,790 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.52 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0968° N, 77.2385° W |
| ZIP code | 20878 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2456875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near North Potomac
- Travilah2.7 mi S
- Darnestown3.9 mi W
- Gaithersburg4.3 mi NE
- Rockville4.5 mi E
- Washington Grove4.6 mi NE
- Derwood4.9 mi E
- Germantown5.5 mi N
- Redland5.6 mi NE
- Flower Hill5.7 mi NE
- Potomac6.3 mi SE
- Montgomery Village6.6 mi N
- Great Falls, VA6.8 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about North Potomac
What county is North Potomac in?
North Potomac is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of North Potomac, MD?
23,790 people lived in North Potomac at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of North Potomac, MD?
The ZIP code of North Potomac is 20878.
What is the elevation of North Potomac?
259 feet (79 m) above sea level.
What towns are near North Potomac?
Travilah (2.7 mi), Darnestown (3.9 mi), Gaithersburg (4.3 mi), Rockville (4.5 mi), Washington Grove (4.6 mi).
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