ZIP code 20896
Where is ZIP code 20896?
Garrett Park, Maryland
Montgomery County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 20896 belongs to Garrett Park, Maryland in Montgomery County. 20896 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Garrett Park post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 227, 240 and 301. About 932 people live in the 20896 area, where the median household income is $250,001. The closest ZIP codes are 20895 (Kensington, 0.9 mi southeast), 20891 (Kensington, 1.2 mi southeast) and 20852 (Rockville, 1.7 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 20896 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Garrett Park |
| State | Maryland (MD) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 227, 240, 301 |
| Coordinates | 39.0365, -77.0931 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 208 |
Population and income in 20896
| Population | 932 · lower than 75% of Maryland ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 2,725 · higher than 81% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median age | 49.7 years · higher than 80% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $250,001 · higher than 99% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $103,645 |
| Below the poverty line | 2.3% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 88% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $1,005,700 · higher than 98% of Maryland ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $3,250 a month |
| Housing units | 341 |
| Households | 324 (2.88 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 97% / 3.4% |
| Land area | 0.34 sq mi |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 20896. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 20896
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20895 | Kensington, MD | 0.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 20891 | Kensington, MD | 1.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 20852 | Rockville, MD | 1.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 20892 | Bethesda, MD | 2.4 mi S | Unique |
| 20814 | Bethesda, MD | 2.5 mi S | Standard |
| 20825 | Chevy Chase, MD | 2.6 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 20902 | Silver Spring, MD | 2.6 mi E | Standard |
| 20851 | Rockville, MD | 3.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 20853 | Rockville, MD | 3.6 mi N | Standard |
| 20906 | Silver Spring, MD | 3.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 20824 | Bethesda, MD | 3.9 mi S | PO Box only |
| 20810 | Bethesda, MD | 3.9 mi S | Unique |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 20896 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 20896
PO BOX 123
GARRETT PARK MD 20896
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (20896-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 20896?
- 20896 is a Garrett Park, Maryland ZIP code.
- What county is 20896 in?
- ZIP code 20896 is in Montgomery County, Maryland.
- What time zone is ZIP code 20896 in?
- 20896 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 20896?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 20896 use area codes 227, 240 and 301.
- What is the population of ZIP code 20896?
- About 932 people live in ZIP code 20896, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 20896?
- The median household income in 20896 is $250,001 a year, higher than 99% of Maryland ZIP codes.
- Can I use 20896 for a street address?
- No. 20896 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Garrett Park use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 20896?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 20896 are 20895 (Kensington, 0.9 miles), 20891 (Kensington, 1.2 miles), 20852 (Rockville, 1.7 miles) and 20892 (Bethesda, 2.4 miles).