Welcome to BETHESDA, MD 20817
20817 is an affluent (median household income: $113,788) upscale suburban zip code in Bethesda, Maryland. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. At $386,100 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.
The median age here is 43.4. There are 16,573 men and 18,532 women. The median age for men is 42.6 while for women the median age is 44.1.
20817 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 39 degrees latitude (same latitude as Valencia, Spain) and -77 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 242.15 feet above sea level.
Neighborhoods in Zip Code 20817
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- Al Marah HOA
- Ashleigh Community Assn.
- Bannockburn Citizens Assn.
- Bethesda Place Community Council
- Bradley Boulevard Citizens Assn.
- Burning Tree Civic Assn.
- Capri Place HOA
- Chelsea Tower Condo Assn.
- Clarksburg Civic Assn.
- Clewerwall Knolls Citizens Assn.
- Deerfield - Weathered Oak Citizens
- Drumaldry Homes Assn.
- East Gate II Homes Assn.
- English Village Assn.
- Greater Bethesda - Chevy Chase
- Hillmead Citizens Assn.
- Huntington/Arylawn Citizens Association
- Inverness Forest Assn, Inc.
- Kenwood Park Citizens Assn.
- LakesideTerrace Condo.
- Marymount Citizens Association
- Massachusetts Avenue Forest
- Merrimac Park Citizens Assn.
- North Ashburton Citizens Assn.
- Rannoch Road Homeowners Assn.
- Sonoma Citizens Assn.
- South Four Corners Citizens Association
- Spring Lake Condo. Assn.
- West Bradley Citizens Assn.
- West Spring Condominium Assn.
- Westlake Park Condo B
- Westlake Park Condo. A
- Westlake Terrace Civic Assn.
- Westlake Terrace Condominium Assn.
- Whittier Woods Civic Assn.
- Wildwood Hills Citizens Assn.
- Woodhaven Citizens Assn.
- Wyngate Citizens Assn.
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Real Estate & Home Values in Bethesda, MD
Average Home Value in 20817: $386,100
Home Buyer and Seller Resources
- Obama's Loan Modification Plan Explained
- Loan Modification: Is it Right for You?
- $8,000 Tax Credit for First Time Homebuyers
- First Time Homebuyers Guide
- Financial Assistance for First Time Homebuyers
- Do You Qualify for an FHA Loan?
- All About Credit Scores & Credit Reports
- How to Avoid Foreclosure
- What Is A Short Sale?
- What Is A Deed-In-Lieu?
- How to Buy a HUD Home
- How to Sell Your Home In a Down Market
- 2009 Mortgage Bailout Explained
- Obama Stimulus Plan FAQ
Demographics
- Total Population: 35,105
- White Population: 29,113
- Black Population: 1,124
- Hispanic Population: 2,014
- Asian Population: 3,597
- Hawaiian Population: 18
- Indian Population: 49
- Male Population: 16,573
- Female Population: 18,532
- Median Age: 43.4
- Median Age of Males: 42.6
- Median Age of Females: 44.1
Geography
- Region: South
- Division: South Atlantic
- State: Maryland
- CSA Name: Washington-Baltimore-Northern Virginia, DC-MD-VA-WV
- CBSA Type: Metropolitan
- CBSA Name: Washington-Arlington-Alexandria DC-VA-MD-WV
- County: Montgomery
- City: Bethesda
- Longitude: -77.2
- Latitude: 39.0
- Elevation: 242 feet above sea level
- Area code: 240/301
Marital Status
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The Economics
- Average House Value: $386,100
- Average Annual Household Income: $158,889
- Businesses: 1,148
- Employees: 26,610
- Annual Payroll: $1,836,719,000
The Politics
- Congressional District: 08
- Congressional District Land Area: 297.0
- Sr Senator: Barbara A. Mikulski (D)
- Jr Senator: Benjamin L. Cardin (D)
- US House Representative: Chris Van Hollen (D)
Other Stuff
- County FIPS Code: 031
- State FIPS Code: 24
Schools in 20817 Zip Code
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- Primary Schools
- Ashburton Elementary
- 6314 Lone Oak Dr
- Bethesda, MD 20817
- (301) 571-6959
- Bannockburn Elementary
- 6520 Dalroy Ln
- Bethesda, MD 20817
- (301) 320-6555
- Bradley Hills Elementary
- 8701 Hartsdale Ave
- Bethesda, MD 20817
- (301) 571-6966
- Burning Tree Elementary
- 7900 Beech Tree Rd
- Bethesda, MD 20817
- (301) 320-6510
- Carderock Springs Elementary
- 7401 Persimmon Tree Ln
- Bethesda, MD 20817
- (301) 469-1034
- Seven Locks Elementary
- 9500 Seven Locks Rd
- Bethesda, MD 20817
- (301) 469-1038
- Wyngate Elementary
- 9300 Wadsworth Dr
- Bethesda, MD 20817
- (301) 571-6979
- Middle Schools
- North Bethesda Middle
- 8935 Bradmoor Dr
- Bethesda, MD 20817
- (301) 571-3883
- Thomas W. Pyle Middle School
- 6311 Wilson Lane
- Bethesda, MD 20817
- (301) 320-6540
- High Schools
- Walt Whitman High
- 7100 Whittier Blvd
- Bethesda, MD 20817
- (301) 320-6600
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Sex Offender Information
For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.
In the 20817 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://www.dpscs.state.md.us/onlineservs/sor/. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.
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