Zip Code 20855 — Derwood, MD

20855 is a ZIP Code associated with Derwood, MD, located within Montgomery. 20855 ranks #26 out of 48 ZIP codes in Montgomery County by population (and #140 out of 477 in MD). The area supports an estimated population of 17,279 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 510.3 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026

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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code20855
Primary CityDerwood
State / ProvinceMD
CountyMontgomery
Total Population17,279
Median Household IncomeData Pending
Total Housing UnitsData Pending
Population Density510.3 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

How 20855 Compares

MetricZIP 20855Montgomery CountyMD State Average
Population17,2791,076,754 (Total)6,205,597 (Total)
Average ZIP IncomeData PendingN/AN/A
Population Density510.3 /sq mi----
County Pop Rank#26 of 48----

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP CodeCityDistancePopulationMedian Income
Zip 20880Washington Grove2.3 mi577N/A
Zip 20877Gaithersburg3.0 mi38,546N/A
Zip 20853Rockville3.1 mi31,851N/A
Zip 20879Gaithersburg3.2 mi25,264N/A
Zip 20832Olney3.3 mi25,553N/A

Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →