Silver Spring
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland
Silver Spring is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 81,015 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 341 ft (104 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Four Corners, 1.5 miles N.
- 81,015residents (2020 Census)
- 341 ftelevation · 104 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.4 km²
- 10,280 / sq mipopulation density
- 20910main ZIP code (4 in total)
About Silver Spring
Silver Spring is a census-designated place (CDP) in southeastern Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, near Washington, D.C. Although officially unincorporated, it is an edge city. As of 2026, its population of about 84,593 makes it the 6th-largest populated place in Maryland.
Downtown Silver Spring, located next to the northern tip of Washington, D.C., is the oldest and most urbanized area of Silver Spring, surrounded by several inner suburban residential neighborhoods inside the Capital Beltway. Many mixed-use developments combining retail, residential, and office space have been built since 2004.
Silver Spring takes its name from a mica-flecked spring discovered there in 1840 by Francis Preston Blair, who subsequently bought much of the area's surrounding land. Acorn Park, south of downtown, is believed to be the site of the original spring.
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Living in Silver Spring
- Median household income
- $99,860
- Median home value
- $643,300
- Median rent
- $1,913/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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Silver Spring had 81,015 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 81,015 |
|---|---|
| Density | 10,280 per sq mi (3,969 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Silver Spring at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 81,015 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.88 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0024° N, 77.0208° W |
| ZIP codes | 20910, 20012, 20901, 20912 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2472450 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Silver Spring
- Four Corners1.5 mi N
- Forest Glen1.7 mi NW
- Takoma Park1.8 mi SE
- Langley Park2.3 mi E
- Burnt Mills2.5 mi NE
- South Kensington2.6 mi W
- Kemp Mill2.7 mi N
- Chevy Chase2.8 mi W
- North Chevy Chase2.9 mi W
- Adelphi2.9 mi E
- Hillandale3.0 mi NE
- Martin's Additions3.1 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Spring
What county is Silver Spring in?
Silver Spring is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Silver Spring, MD?
81,015 people lived in Silver Spring at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Silver Spring, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20910. Other ZIP codes: 20012, 20901, 20912.
What is the elevation of Silver Spring?
341 feet (104 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Silver Spring?
Four Corners (1.5 mi), Forest Glen (1.7 mi), Takoma Park (1.8 mi), Langley Park (2.3 mi), Burnt Mills (2.5 mi).
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