Wheaton
Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland
Wheaton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Montgomery County, Maryland, with 52,150 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 387 ft (118 m) above sea level. The nearest town is North Kensington, 1.0 miles SW.
- 52,150residents (2020 Census)
- 387 ftelevation · 118 m
- 6.9 sq miland area · 17.9 km²
- 7,560 / sq mipopulation density
- 20902main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Wheaton
Wheaton is a census-designated place in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States, situated north of Washington, D.C., and northwest of downtown Silver Spring. Wheaton takes its name from Frank Wheaton (1833–1903), a career officer in the United States Army and volunteer from Rhode Island in the Union Army who rose to the rank of major-general while serving before, during, and after the Civil War.
Wheaton had a population of 52,150 at the 2020 census. The United States Postal Service has assigned ZIP code 20902 to Wheaton, but the Wheaton Post Office is a part of the larger Silver Spring area. Downtown Wheaton is located around the triangle formed by Veirs Mill Road, University Boulevard, and Georgia Avenue.
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Living in Wheaton
- Median household income
- $111,478
- Median home value
- $501,200
- Median rent
- $2,163/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Wheaton had 52,150 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 52,150 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,560 per sq mi (2,919 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wheaton at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | Montgomery County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 52,150 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.90 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0495° N, 77.0582° W |
| ZIP codes | 20902, 20895, 20896 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2483775 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wheaton
- North Kensington1.0 mi SW
- Glenmont1.7 mi N
- Kensington1.8 mi SW
- Kemp Mill2.0 mi E
- Garrett Park2.1 mi SW
- Forest Glen2.2 mi S
- South Kensington2.3 mi S
- Chevy Chase View2.4 mi SW
- Layhill2.9 mi N
- Four Corners3.2 mi SE
- Aspen Hill3.3 mi NW
- North Chevy Chase3.4 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Wheaton
What county is Wheaton in?
Wheaton is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
What is the population of Wheaton, MD?
52,150 people lived in Wheaton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wheaton, MD?
The main ZIP code is 20902. Other ZIP codes: 20895, 20896.
What is the elevation of Wheaton?
387 feet (118 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wheaton?
North Kensington (1.0 mi), Glenmont (1.7 mi), Kensington (1.8 mi), Kemp Mill (2.0 mi), Garrett Park (2.1 mi).
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