South Kensington
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland
South Kensington is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 8,829 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 285 ft (87 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Chevy Chase View, 0.8 miles W.
- 8,829residents (2020 Census)
- 285 ftelevation · 87 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 4,212 / sq mipopulation density
- 20895main ZIP code (2 in total)
About South Kensington
South Kensington is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It had a population of 8,829 in 2020.
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Living in South Kensington
- Median household income
- $210,953
- Median home value
- $919,800
- Median rent
- $3,479/mo
- Median age
- 42.6
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South Kensington had 8,829 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,829 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,212 per sq mi (1,626 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
South Kensington at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,829 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.10 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0161° N, 77.0663° W |
| ZIP codes | 20895, 20889 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2473600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near South Kensington
- Chevy Chase View0.8 mi W
- Kensington0.8 mi NW
- North Chevy Chase1.1 mi SW
- Forest Glen1.2 mi E
- Chevy Chase1.6 mi S
- North Kensington1.6 mi N
- Garrett Park2.0 mi NW
- Chevy Chase Section Five2.3 mi S
- Wheaton2.3 mi N
- Chevy Chase2.5 mi S
- Martin's Additions2.5 mi S
- Chevy Chase Section Three2.6 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about South Kensington
What county is South Kensington in?
South Kensington is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of South Kensington, MD?
8,829 people lived in South Kensington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of South Kensington, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20895. Other ZIP codes: 20889.
What is the elevation of South Kensington?
285 feet (87 m) above sea level.
What towns are near South Kensington?
Chevy Chase View (0.8 mi), Kensington (0.8 mi), North Chevy Chase (1.1 mi), Forest Glen (1.2 mi), Chevy Chase (1.6 mi).
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