Somerset
Town in Montgomery County, Maryland

Somerset is a town in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 1,187 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 295 ft (90 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Friendship Heights Village, 0.4 miles SE.
- 1,187residents (2020 Census)
- 295 ftelevation · 90 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 4,348 / sq mipopulation density
- 20816ZIP code
About Somerset
Somerset is an incorporated town in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, located near the border with Washington, D.C. The population was 1,187 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Somerset
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,775,000
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 51.2
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Somerset had 1,187 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,187 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,348 per sq mi (1,679 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Somerset at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,187 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.27 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9666° N, 77.0962° W |
| ZIP code | 20816 |
| Official website | townofsomersetmd.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2473350 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Somerset
- Friendship Heights Village0.4 mi SE
- Chevy Chase Village0.9 mi E
- Chevy Chase1.3 mi NE
- Chevy Chase Section Three1.5 mi NE
- Chevy Chase Section Five1.7 mi NE
- Martin's Additions1.7 mi NE
- Bethesda1.9 mi NW
- Brookmont2.0 mi SW
- Chevy Chase2.2 mi NE
- Glen Echo2.5 mi W
- North Chevy Chase2.7 mi NE
- Cabin John3.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Somerset
What county is Somerset in?
Somerset is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Somerset, MD?
1,187 people lived in Somerset at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Somerset, MD?
The ZIP code of Somerset is 20816.
What is the elevation of Somerset?
295 feet (90 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Somerset?
Friendship Heights Village (0.4 mi), Chevy Chase Village (0.9 mi), Chevy Chase (1.3 mi), Chevy Chase Section Three (1.5 mi), Chevy Chase Section Five (1.7 mi).
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