Potomac
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland
Potomac is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 47,018 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 361 ft (110 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cabin John, 3.2 miles SE.
- 47,018residents (2020 Census)
- 361 ftelevation · 110 m
- 25.2 sq miland area · 65.2 km²
- 1,868 / sq mipopulation density
- 20854main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Potomac
Potomac ( ) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 47,018. It is named after the nearby Potomac River. A part of the Washington metropolitan area, many Potomac residents work in nearby Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia.
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Living in Potomac
- Median household income
- $236,675
- Median home value
- $1,157,000
- Median rent
- $2,887/mo
- Median age
- 47.4
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Potomac had 47,018 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 47,018 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,868 per sq mi (721 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Potomac at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 47,018 (2020) |
| Land area | 25.16 sq mi (65.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.42 sq mi (3.67 km²) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0133° N, 77.1936° W |
| ZIP codes | 20854, 20817, 20818 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2463300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Potomac
- Cabin John3.2 mi SE
- Glen Echo4.1 mi SE
- North Bethesda4.3 mi NE
- Bethesda4.4 mi SE
- Travilah4.4 mi NW
- McLean, VA4.8 mi S
- Rockville5.3 mi N
- Brookmont5.4 mi SE
- Garrett Park5.6 mi E
- Great Falls, VA5.8 mi W
- Chevy Chase View6.0 mi E
- Somerset6.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Potomac
What county is Potomac in?
Potomac is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Potomac, MD?
47,018 people lived in Potomac at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Potomac, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20854. Other ZIP codes: 20817, 20818.
What is the elevation of Potomac?
361 feet (110 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Potomac?
Cabin John (3.2 mi), Glen Echo (4.1 mi), North Bethesda (4.3 mi), Bethesda (4.4 mi), Travilah (4.4 mi).
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