20895 scores 14.1 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 2 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Safeway, about 0.3 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20895?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20895 is Wheaton, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line. There are 3 Metro stations within 2 miles.

How much does it cost to live in 20895?

In 20895, median rent is $2,054 a month and the median home value is $725,100, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20895?

Police reported 446 incidents in 20895 between 2025-10-24 and 2026-10-23: 12 violent and 238 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Kensington, MD 20895?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Kensington, MD 20895

Kensington is a small Montgomery County town known for its Victorian houses, Antique Row on Howard Avenue and its own MARC Brunswick Line stop. Wheaton is the nearest Metro station, about 1.3 miles from the center, with Grosvenor-Strathmore and Forest Glen also within reach. Beyond the historic core, 20895 includes Parkwood and other neighborhoods of mid-century brick colonials and Cape Cods.

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Kensington, MD 20895 at a glance.

ZIP 20895, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.

Safety446incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability14.1Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants15+popular spots2 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes12+cafes2 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools164schoolswithin 5 miles · 90 public, 74 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People19,273residentsmedian household income $165,423See the data

Top picks near 20895

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & BarMust visit
Seafood Restaurant · $$ · 11006 Veirs Mill Rd Ste 10, Wheaton, MD 20902, USA
4.8
2,665 reviews · 1.1 mi
Frankly...Pizza!Must visit
Pizza Restaurant · $$ · 10417 Armory Ave, Kensington, MD 20895, USA
4.7
1,215 reviews · 0.2 mi
KaFean KoffeeMust visit
Coffee Shop · $ · 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902, USA
4.9
509 reviews · 1.1 mi
Pollo Campero
Chicken Restaurant · $ · 11420 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902, USA
4.4
2,772 reviews · 1.4 mi
Jollibee
Chicken Restaurant · $ · 2800 University Blvd W, Wheaton, MD 20902, USA
4.0
1,805 reviews · 1 mi
Mi La Cay
Vietnamese Restaurant · $ · 2409 University Blvd W, Wheaton, MD 20902, USA
4.5
1,072 reviews · 1.4 mi

Reported crime around 20895.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

446 incidents in 20895, 2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

ViolentIn check
PropertyIn check
Other

Showing 85 incidents.

Source: Montgomery County Police (MD)

Violent crimes

Below the U.S. rate

0.6 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 3.6

Property crimes

238

Below the U.S. rate

12.3 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 19.2

All reported

446

2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

Same police data as the map. Violent and property follow the FBI's categories (simple assault, vandalism and fraud count as other). U.S. rates: FBI, Crime in the Nation 2023. ZIPs with shops or offices count incidents against residents only, so their rates read higher.

Life without a car around 20895.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Kensington, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.

9 grocery stores and 3 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20895

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Safeway10541 Connecticut Ave, Kensington0.3 mi
Giant Food2900 University Blvd W, Silver Spring0.9 mi
Costco Wholesale11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Silver Spring1 mi
Target Store11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton1.2 mi
Safeway11201 Georgia Ave, Wheaton1.3 mi
Moti's Market4860 Boiling Brook Pkwy, Rockville1.9 mi

Nearest Metro stations

WheatonRed line1.3 mi
Grosvenor-StrathmoreRed line1.7 mi
Forest GlenRed line1.8 mi

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20895. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

One or two nearby

Nearest: Safeway, 0.3 mi

Nearest Metro station

1.3 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Wheaton

EPA Walkability Index

14.1 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 13 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 20895.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Kensington, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & BarMust visit
Seafood Restaurant · $$ · 11006 Veirs Mill Rd Ste 10, Wheaton, MD 20902, USA
4.8
2,665 reviews · 1.1 mi
Frankly...Pizza!Must visit
Pizza Restaurant · $$ · 10417 Armory Ave, Kensington, MD 20895, USA
4.7
1,215 reviews · 0.2 mi
Mi La Cay
Vietnamese Restaurant · $ · 2409 University Blvd W, Wheaton, MD 20902, USA
4.5
1,072 reviews · 1.4 mi
Pollo Campero
Chicken Restaurant · $ · 11420 Georgia Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902, USA
4.4
2,772 reviews · 1.4 mi
Jollibee
Chicken Restaurant · $ · 2800 University Blvd W, Wheaton, MD 20902, USA
4.0
1,805 reviews · 1 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 2741 University Blvd W, Kensington, MD 20895, USA
3.6
1,592 reviews · 1 mi

The most popular coffee near 20895.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Kensington, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

KaFean KoffeeMust visit
Coffee Shop · $ · 11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902, USA
4.9
509 reviews · 1.1 mi
La GelatteriaMust visit
Coffee Shop · $ · 10414 Detrick Ave Ste 500, Kensington, MD 20895, USA
4.7
614 reviews · 0.4 mi
Java Nation
Coffee Shop · $ · 10516 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895, USA
4.4
626 reviews · 0.3 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 10821 Connecticut Ave, Kensington, MD 20895, USA
4.2
604 reviews · 0.3 mi
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · 2405 Reedie Dr, Wheaton-Glenmont, MD 20902, USA
3.8
711 reviews · 1.3 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

106

Middle

High

Public / private

90 / 74

Closest schools

Rock View Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.7 mi
Albert Einstein High
public · high · grades 09–12
0.9 mi
ROCK CREEK MONTESSORI SCHL
private · elementary
0.9 mi
Garrett Park Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.0 mi
Silver Creek Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
1.0 mi
Kensington Parkwood Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.0 mi
Newport Mill Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
1.0 mi
HOLY REDEEMER CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.0 mi
HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL KENSINGTON
private · elementary
1.0 mi
ACADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS
private · high
1.1 mi
Oakland Terrace Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.2 mi
CROSSWAY COMMUNITY MONTESSORI SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.2 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Kensington.

Air quality

64 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.1 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20895.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

19,273

Suburban

Median age

42.1

Older population

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$165,423

High incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$725,100

Premium homes

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$2,054/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

81.6%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

75.6%

Highly educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

30.4 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Montgomery County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
74.5%
Trump
21.7%
Other
3.9%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
78.6%
Trump
19.0%
Other
2.4%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
74.7%
Trump
19.4%
Other
5.9%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Kensington 20895: what to know.

Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
The Beltway, I-270 and I-95 make moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, traffic costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 20895 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 20895, from the same public data as the report above.

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20895 scores 14.1 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 2 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Safeway, about 0.3 miles away.