20901 scores 13.5 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 20901?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20901 is Forest Glen, about 1.9 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 20901?

In 20901, median rent is $1,692 a month and the median home value is $546,600, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20901?

Police reported 1,070 incidents in 20901 between 2025-10-24 and 2026-10-23: 74 violent and 528 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Silver Spring, MD 20901?

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 Silver Spring, MD 20901

Four Corners, Indian Spring and Woodmoor sit at the heart of 20901, along University Boulevard and Colesville Road inside the Beltway. Forest Glen on the Red Line is nearly two miles from the center, so buses and cars do most of the work. Expect postwar brick ramblers, Cape Cods and split-levels on modest lots, with a few garden apartment complexes near the main roads.

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Silver Spring, MD 20901 at a glance.

ZIP 20901, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.

Safety1,070incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability13.5Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe's0.8 miWhole Foods1.9 miMOM's Organic1.9 miSee the map
Restaurants13+popular spotswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes6cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools162schoolswithin 5 miles · 113 public, 49 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People37,207residentsmedian household income $123,031See the data

Top picks near 20901

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

Red Maple Asian Cuisine and Bar
Asian Restaurant · $ · 10110 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.2
704 reviews · 0.2 mi
Elilta Restaurant
Restaurant · $ · 10118 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.9
552 reviews · 0.2 mi
Santucci's Deli
Sandwich Shop · $ · 10107 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.1
403 reviews · 0.2 mi
Nash & Smashed
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 10121 Colesville Rd Unit 10, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.4
212 reviews · 0.2 mi
Pizza Hut
Pizza Delivery · $ · 10100 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.4
118 reviews · 0.2 mi
La Finca Coffee
Coffee Shop · $ · 8807 Flower Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
5.0
97 reviews · 1.5 mi

Reported crime around 20901.

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

1,070 incidents in 20901, 2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

ViolentIn check
PropertyIn check
Other

Showing 238 incidents.

Source: Montgomery County Police (MD)

Violent crimes

Below the U.S. rate

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

Property crimes

528

Below the U.S. rate

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

All reported

1,070

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 20901.

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

12 grocery stores and 1 Metro station within 2 miles of 20901

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Safeway116 University Blvd, Silver Spring0.3 mi
Trader Joe's10741 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring0.8 mi
Giant Food8750 Arliss St, Silver Spring1.4 mi
Bestway Maryland Supermarket8540 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring1.6 mi
La Mart640 University Blvd E, Silver Spring1.6 mi
Giant Food11221 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring1.7 mi

Nearest Metro stations

Forest GlenRed line1.9 mi

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20901. 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

1.9 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Forest Glen

EPA Walkability Index

13.5 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 14 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 20901.

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

Elilta Restaurant
Restaurant · $ · 10118 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.9
552 reviews · 0.2 mi
Nash & Smashed
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 10121 Colesville Rd Unit 10, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.4
212 reviews · 0.2 mi
Pizza Hut
Pizza Delivery · $ · 10100 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.4
118 reviews · 0.2 mi
Red Maple Asian Cuisine and Bar
Asian Restaurant · $ · 10110 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.2
704 reviews · 0.2 mi
Santucci's Deli
Sandwich Shop · $ · 10107 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.1
403 reviews · 0.2 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 106 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
3.7
2,013 reviews · 0.3 mi
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 10135 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
3.7
499 reviews · 0.2 mi
Papa Johns Pizza
Pizza Restaurant · $ · 108 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
3.4
246 reviews · 0.3 mi
The 4 Corners Pub
Pub · $$ · 10111 Sutherland Rd #4, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.5
966 reviews · 0.2 mi
Zinnia
American Restaurant · $$ · 9201 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
4.5
958 reviews · 1.3 mi
Jerk House Eatery Beer & Wine
Caribbean Restaurant · $$ · 25 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.1
354 reviews · 0.2 mi
Crisp & Juicy
Peruvian Restaurant · 10100 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.9
752 reviews · 0.2 mi

The most popular coffee near 20901.

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

La Finca Coffee
Coffee Shop · $ · 8807 Flower Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
5.0
97 reviews · 1.5 mi
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Juice Shop · $ · 16 University Blvd E, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.4
104 reviews · 0.2 mi
Rox Cafe
Cafe · $ · 10770 Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.4
52 reviews · 0.9 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 10731 Columbia Pike Burnt Mills, Shopping Center, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
4.1
224 reviews · 0.7 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · Woodmoor Shopping Center, 10103 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
3.8
384 reviews · 0.2 mi
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · $ · 115 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901, USA
3.8
373 reviews · 0.3 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

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

Elementary

105

Middle

High

Public / private

113 / 49

Closest schools

ST BERNADETTE SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.0 mi
Pine Crest Elementary
public · elementary · grades 03–05
0.2 mi
Montgomery Blair High
public · high · grades 09–12
0.2 mi
Eastern Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
0.6 mi
THE SPRINGWELL SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.7 mi
MOUNT JEZREEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.9 mi
ACORN HILL WALDORF KINDERGARTEN & NURSERY
private · elementary
1.0 mi
Roscoe R Nix Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–02
1.0 mi
Francis Scott Key Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
1.0 mi
Highland View Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.0 mi
Oak View Elementary
public · elementary · grades 03–05
1.0 mi
PATHWAYS SCHOOL--EDGEWOOD
private · high
1.2 mi

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

Weather and air in Silver Spring.

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 20901.

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

Population

37,207

Suburban

Median age

39.7

A mix of ages

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$123,031

Upper-middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$546,600

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,692/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

69%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

56.4%

Well educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

35.2 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 Silver Spring 20901: 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 20901 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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questions answered.

Straight answers about 20901, from the same public data as the report above.

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20901 scores 13.5 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.